This Fathead Dough Recipe Makes the Best Keto Pizza Ever! (2024)

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By Lina | Recipe/DIY Content Creator

May 03, 2023 @ 9:00 AM MDT

Fathead Pizza Dough

yield: 8 SERVINGS

prep time: 15 MINUTES

cook time: 15 MINUTES

total time: 30 MINUTES

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup almond meal/flour
  • 1 and 3/4 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese (1 oz.)
  • 1 egg
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Desired pizza toppings (tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, etc.)

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

2

Combine almond flour and mozzarella cheese in a microwave safe bowl. Add in cream cheese and cook in the microwave for one minute. Stir and then cook for an additional 30 seconds in the microwave.

4

Shape dough into a ball and place between two pieces of parchment paper.

5

Use a rolling pin on top of the parchment paper to roll the dough in a circular shape, or you can opt to use your hands like Collin does. Mine was more of an oval shape.

6

Remove the top parchment paper and slide dough onto a baking sheet or pizza stone. Bake at 425 degrees in the oven for 12-14 minutes until slightly browned.

7

Add any desired pizza toppings, cheese, and sauce you’d like to the top of the crust. (Keep in mind, if using raw meat you’d want to cook it first before putting on pizza.) Continue cooking in the oven for 5 minutes until cheese melts. Makes about 8 slices.

Nutrition Information

Yield: 8 servings, Serving Size: 1/8 slice (dough only)
Amount Per Serving:167 Calories | 12.4g Fat | 3.2g Total Carbs | 1.2g Fiber | 0.9g Sugar | 8.6g Protein | 2.0g Net Carbs

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Thanks to this fathead dough recipe, I love pizza night again!

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I know what you’re thinking – keto pizza dough made out of mozzarella cheese and almond flour?!

This keto fathead pizza dough recipe is super simple to make with just a few ingredients. Plus, the texture is not only chewy like normal pizza dough, but it’s also sturdy enough to pick up a piece to eat! 🍕

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Fathead doughis a very popular low-carb recipe idea and has been a long-time favorite among several of my fellow Hip2Keto sidekicks!

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Hip tips when making fathead dough for pizza:

  • I’ve read that you can substitute 1/4 cup of coconut flour instead of almond flour as an option for those with nut allergies, though this could result in a slightly drier dough.
  • Instead of making 1 large pizza, you can divide the dough and make smaller, personalized pizzas.
  • This fathead dough also makes delicious garlic bread, as well as a bread substitute for other recipes!
  • If adding veggies to your pizza, I suggest dicing bell peppers and mushrooms and sauté them first on the stove before topping the pizza (but just personal preference). Note that the nutrition info is just for the crust and not the toppings as they vary.
  • This fathead dough can also be refrigerated or frozen if you’d like to prep a few balls of dough ahead of time to have them available when you’re ready to bake. Be sure to let the dough thaw completely before rolling out and/or baking.

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Collin whipped this pizza up awhile back onFacebook alongside Stetson, and it’s pretty clear how tasty it can be. She even shared some great tips to make it perfect!

Collin’s fathead pizza dough recipe tips:

  • Be sure to add seasonings (like garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt) to the crust to add a burst of additional pizza flavor.
  • Flatten out the dough on parchment paper, then put a lightly oiled piece of parchment paper over the top of the dough and press down with your hands versus a rolling pin. You can totally use a rolling pin as Lina does, however, I find using my hands helps to get the crust nice and thin which makes for a crispier crust.
  • Cook the crust to the point where it’s well done (not burnt, but brown in spots) to make sure the base will be firm enough to support your favorite toppings.
  • Be sure to let the pizza rest before eating. If you like a pizza that you can pick up with your hands, then keep in mind that letting it rest will create a much firmer crust.

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Fathead Pizza Dough

yield: 8 SERVINGS

prep time: 15 MINUTES

cook time: 15 MINUTES

total time: 30 MINUTES

This is the yummiest and easiest to make keto pizza dough, EVER!

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup almond meal/flour
  • 1 and 3/4 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese (1 oz.)
  • 1 egg
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Desired pizza toppings (tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, mushrooms, bell peppers, etc.)

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

2

Combine almond flour and mozzarella cheese in a microwave safe bowl. Add in cream cheese and cook in the microwave for one minute. Stir and then cook for an additional 30 seconds in the microwave.

3

Mix in egg, salt, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine.

4

Shape dough into a ball and place between two pieces of parchment paper.

5

Use a rolling pin on top of the parchment paper to roll the dough in a circular shape, or you can opt to use your hands like Collin does. Mine was more of an oval shape.

6

Remove the top parchment paper and slide dough onto a baking sheet or pizza stone. Bake at 425 degrees in the oven for 12-14 minutes until slightly browned.

7

Add any desired pizza toppings, cheese, and sauce you’d like to the top of the crust. (Keep in mind, if using raw meat you’d want to cook it first before putting on pizza.) Continue cooking in the oven for 5 minutes until cheese melts. Makes about 8 slices.

Nutrition Information

Yield: 8 servings, Serving Size: 1/8 slice (dough only)
Amount Per Serving:167 Calories | 12.4g Fat | 3.2g Total Carbs | 1.2g Fiber | 0.9g Sugar | 8.6g Protein | 2.0g Net Carbs

Brought to you by Hip2Keto.

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No joke — this fathead dough is so YUMMY!

So many Hip2Keto readers have told us that this is their favorite recipe for keto pizza, and I agree – it’s pretty amazing. I love that you can customize it by adding any keto-friendly topping to the crust you love.

Fat head pizza is a filling meal that’s super satisfying, easy to make, delicious, and something my picky eater kids can get excited for. Enjoy!

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Try our spinach and chicken pizza with this crust, too!

About the writer:

Lina has a Bachelor's Degree from Northern Arizona University with 11 years of blogging and photography experience having work featured in Today.com, Martha Stewart, Country Living, Fox News, Buzzfeed, and HGTV.

This Fathead Dough Recipe Makes the Best Keto Pizza Ever! (2024)

FAQs

How many carbs are in fathead pizza dough? ›

How many carbs are in fathead dough?
IngredientsCaloriesNet Carbs (g)
1 cup of almond flour6808
1/2 teaspoon baking powder10.65
Totals173720.2
Total Per Serving (/4)434.255.05
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What does fathead dough taste like? ›

This fathead dough is a delicious alternative for keto pizza, calzones, and even pastries. It is rich and buttery, with a mild flavor. You can add Italian herbs or spices for added flavor.

Why is cauliflower pizza not keto? ›

The premade cauliflower crusts in your local grocery store or pizza restaurant are rarely crafted with the keto diet in mind. If you check the ingredients, you are likely to find corn starch, corn flour, potato starch, chickpea flour, potato flour, and/or tapioca starch.

Why is my fathead dough so sticky? ›

Your dough can become sticky when you add too much water or the flour isn't suitable for the type of dough you are making. Over proofing or fermenting the dough can also result in the gluten structure weakening causing sticky dough.

Is keto pizza actually keto? ›

Can Pizza Be Keto? Yes, absolutely! There are many keto-friendly pizza crusts to try out, as well as keto pizza toppings that won't even make it feel like you're on a diet.

Which pizza crust has the least carbs? ›

Whether you're looking at frozen pizzas or those that you order from major chains, you definitely have some options. Among the most popular are those made from cauliflower, which have about half as many carbs as a whole-wheat or gluten-free crust.

How many grams of carbs are in pizza dough? ›

Pizza Dough Nutritional Facts and Calories
Amount Per Serving% DV
Carbs74g25%
Sugars0g0%
Fiber4g14%
Proteins16g21%
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Does cauliflower pizza dough have carbs? ›

The Nutrition Facts of Cauliflower Pizza Crust

In those two slices are 110 calories, 3 grams of protein, and 2.5 grams of fat, including 1.5 grams of saturated fat. As for carbs, cauliflower pizza crust comes in at 16 grams of carbohydrates.

Is pizza dough high in carbs? ›

Because tradition pizza crust is high in carbs, many think pizza is a no-no on a low-carb diet. While some may choose to eat pizza without the crust, this recipe gives you a more fulfilling option. You will need to be careful about the toppings you put on your pizza.

How many carbs are in dough pizza? ›

: TRADITIONAL PIZZA DOUGH, TRADITIONAL
NameAmountUnit
Energy219kcal
Protein7.89g
Total lipid (fat)0.44g
Carbohydrate, by difference44.74g
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