Description
Homemade low carb pizza crust brings Italian flavor without wheat guilt. Crispy cauliflower and cheese blend creates a delicious base where you can pile on favorite toppings with zero carb compromise.
Ingredients
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Crust Ingredients:
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 cup psyllium husk powder
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
Binding Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Optional Topping Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp dried basil
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine almond flour, psyllium husk powder, salt, and baking powder in a large mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to eliminate any lumps.
- Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and crack eggs into the space, then pour in olive oil.
- Mix ingredients using a spatula until a cohesive dough forms, ensuring all components are evenly incorporated.
- Fold in parmesan cheese, dried oregano, and garlic powder to enhance the dough’s flavor profile.
- Transfer the dough onto the prepared parchment paper and use hands or a rolling pin to flatten into a thin, even circular shape, approximately 1/4 inch thick.
- Optional: Sprinkle dried basil, nutritional yeast, and red pepper flakes across the surface for additional seasoning.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until edges turn golden brown and crisp.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 3-5 minutes before adding desired pizza toppings.
- Return to oven for an additional 5-7 minutes to melt toppings and achieve desired crispness.
Notes
- Ensure almond flour is finely ground to prevent a grainy texture in the crust.
- Use fresh, room temperature eggs for better dough consistency and binding.
- Knead the dough gently to avoid overworking, which can make the crust tough and dense.
- Experiment with alternative cheese like nutritional yeast for a dairy-free version that maintains flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17-22 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 176
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg