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This cottage cheese pizza crust needs two ingredients to make and yields the most crispy, chewy crust ever. It has no yeast and is perfect for an easy homemade pizza.
My family regularly enjoys homemade pizza nights, thanks to my Greek yogurt dough. To amp up the protein and make the dough a little crispier, I swapped out the yogurt for blended cottage cheese, and I am obsessed. It’s just as easy to make and needs just two simple ingredients.
Why I love this recipe
- No yeast is needed. I can make this kind of pizza dough on a whim and have it on the table in under 20 minutes.
- Crispy, chewy goodness. For such a simple recipe, you’ll love the crispy and chewy crust.
- Healthy. Like my protein pizza, this dough is higher in protein and super low in fat.
If you want more healthy pizza recipes, try my low calorie pizza, cloud bread pizza, cauliflower pizza crust, and keto pizza next.
Key Ingredients
- Cottage cheese. I like whipped cottage cheese because it blends seamlessly into the dough. You can use standard cottage cheese, but I recommend blending it first. Also, I prefer using full-fat cottage cheese for a fluffier dough, but low-fat and non-fat varieties are fine.
- Self-rising flour. A simple mix of all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder. Skip the expensive store-bought kind and use my homemade self-rising flour.
- Olive oil. Optional, but I like to brush the exterior of the base with some oil for that gorgeous, golden, and crisp crust.
How to make cottage cheese pizza crust
This cottage cheese couldn’t be simpler! The printable instructions are in the recipe card below.
Step 1- Make the dough. In a large bowl, add the whipped cottage cheese and flour and mix until a smooth dough remains.
Step 2- Shape. Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and shape into a large, thin circle, around 12-inches wide.
Step 3- Add toppings. Transfer the pizza crust onto a lined sheet or pizza stone and brush oil around the edges. Add toppings.
Step 4- Bake the pizza for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the toppings have melted.
Arman’s recipe tips
- If you prefer a crispy crust, I recommend rolling out the dough to be as thin as possible.
- If you prefer a thick crust, use your thumb to press up the sides of the pizza dough (kind of like a shallow well). This will puff up during the cooking process and yield a fluffier, thick crust.
- To combat sticky dough, add some extra flour until smooth and pliable. If the dough is too dry, I like to add a little extra whipped cottage cheese or a few spoons of water.
Storage instructions
To store: Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to three days.
More ways to use cottage cheese
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Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cup self rising flour
- 1 cup whipped cottage cheese * See notes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Line a large pizza stone or baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, add the self rising flour and whipped cottage cheese and mix until a smooth dough remains. If the dough is too thick, add a little water to thin out. If the dough is too thin, add a pinch of flour.
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll the dough out into a circular shape, approximately 12-inches wide.
- Place the pizza dough onto the lined sheet. Brush olive oil around the edges, and add pizza sauce and toppings of choice.
- Bake the pizza for 17 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese melts.
- Remove the pizza from the oven, slice, and serve.
Such a gorgeous crust. Seriously tastes like an actual pizza crust.
Thank you!!
Looking forward to making this. Thank you for sharing
So welcome!