This easy low-carb pizza dough is better than the real thing—gluten-free, keto-friendly, and ready in minutes! Made with just mozzarella, cream cheese, almond flour, and an egg, it’s perfect for a quick pizza night without the carbs.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (plus extra for topping)
- 2 tbsp cream cheese
- ¾ cup almond flour
- 1 beaten egg
- Sauce and toppings of your choice
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set to 425°F (220°C).
- Melt cheeses: In a large bowl, microwave the mozzarella and cream cheese together for 90 seconds, stirring halfway through until smooth.
- Make dough: Stir in almond flour and beaten egg. If the dough feels sticky, add a little more almond flour. Knead with your hands until smooth.
- Roll dough: Place dough between two large pieces of parchment paper. Roll into a 10-inch circle, about ⅓ inch thick.
- Prepare for baking: Remove the top parchment sheet. Transfer the bottom sheet with dough onto a pizza pan or an inverted baking sheet. Pierce the dough with a fork to prevent bubbles.
- Bake crust: Cook for 8–10 minutes until slightly golden.
- Add toppings: Remove from oven, add pizza sauce, cheese, and your favorite toppings.
- Bake again: Cook for an additional 5–10 minutes until cheese is melted and toppings are hot.
- Serve: Slice, enjoy, and savor your low-carb pizza!
Tips
- Spray or lightly dust parchment paper with non-stick spray, grated Parmesan, or almond flour to prevent sticking.
- Coconut flour substitution: Use ⅓ cup coconut flour and 1 extra egg. Watch cooking time—it may be slightly less.
- For low-carb pizza sauce, Rao’s Pizza Sauce is a great option.
This keto pizza dough is perfect for quick weeknight dinners and satisfies your pizza cravings without the carbs!
WHAT it is
This is a low-carb, gluten-free pizza dough, often called Fathead dough, made with only 4 main ingredients:
- Mozzarella cheese – melts and gives structure
- Cream cheese – adds creaminess and binds the dough
- Almond flour – replaces regular flour, keeping it low-carb
- Egg – holds everything together
It’s used to make keto-friendly pizzas, where you want the taste and texture of traditional pizza crust without the carbs.
WHY it exists
- Low-carb diets – People following keto or low-carb lifestyles avoid traditional flour, which is high in carbs.
- Gluten-free – Almond flour and cheese create a dough without wheat, suitable for those with gluten sensitivity.
- Quick & easy – Unlike traditional pizza dough, which needs yeast and rising time, this dough is ready in minutes.
- Versatile – You can top it with any sauce, cheese, or toppings and bake in under 20 minutes.
In short:
- WHAT: Low-carb, gluten-free pizza dough made from 4 ingredients.
- WHY: To enjoy pizza without carbs, gluten, or long prep time, while still tasting great.