Thin-Crust Fathead Pizza Dough
Description
This thin-crust fathead pizza dough without cream cheese is gluten-free, keto-friendly, and tastes just like pizza! Even though it's thin, the xanthan gum makes it sturdy.
Ingredients
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2 teaspoons yeast
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2 tablespoons warm water
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1 1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
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1 large egg, lightly beaten
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1 cup blanched almond flour
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1 teaspoon xanthan gum
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1/8 teaspoon salt
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
Dissolve yeast in warm water in a bowl. Set aside for about 5 minutes.
3
Place mozzarella cheese into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 90 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds until cheese is completely melted. Stir in yeast mixture and egg and stir to combine; mixture will not incorporate well at this point.
4
Stir in almond flour, xanthan gum, and salt. If mixture is difficult to mix, reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds to soften the cheese. Stir again until well incorporated. Using your hands, knead the dough for 2 minutes.
5
Place dough on baking sheet and press with your fingers into a thin crust, approximately 11-12 inches in diameter.
6
Bake in the preheated oven until crust is lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove from oven, top with your favorite pizza toppings, and return to the oven for 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.