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Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust Recipe

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  • Author: Sue
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 24 minutes
  • Total Time: 34 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Category: Pizza
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

This Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust recipe offers a lighter and protein-packed alternative to traditional pizza dough. Blending smooth cottage cheese with flour and baking powder creates a tender, easy-to-make crust that is pre-baked before adding classic toppings like marinara sauce, mozzarella, fresh basil, and optional cherry tomatoes. It's a quick and delicious way to enjoy homemade pizza with a nutritious twist.

Ingredients

For the Crust

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Toppings

  • 1/3 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • Fresh basil leaves (for topping)
  • Cherry tomatoes (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Blend the cottage cheese: In a blender or food processor, blend the cottage cheese until it turns smooth and creamy, ensuring a nice texture for the dough.
  2. Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking powder. Create a well in the center and add the olive oil along with the blended cottage cheese. Mix thoroughly and knead the mixture until it forms a smooth, uniform dough. Allow the dough to rest for a few minutes to make it easier to work with.
  3. Pre-bake the crust: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Roll out the dough on a lightly floured sheet of parchment paper, shaping it into either a circle or a rectangle according to your preference. Lightly brush the surface with olive oil to promote browning, then bake for 7 to 8 minutes to partially cook and set the crust.
  4. Add toppings and bake again: Remove the pre-baked crust from the oven. Spread marinara sauce evenly over the surface, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese and add cherry tomatoes if desired. Return the pizza to the oven to bake for a few more minutes until the cheese melts completely and turns golden.
  5. Finish and serve: Once baked, garnish the pizza with fresh basil leaves. Slice and serve hot for a delightful meal emphasizing a tasty cottage cheese-based crust.

Notes

  • Using cottage cheese adds extra protein and moisture to the crust, creating a soft texture.
  • Be careful not to overbake the crust in the pre-bake step; it should be just set but not browned too much.
  • Customize toppings based on your preferences; fresh vegetables and herbs work well.
  • For a crispier crust, roll the dough thinner before baking.
  • This recipe yields enough crust for two medium personal pizzas or one large thin crust pizza.

Find it online: https://suerecipe.com/cottage-cheese-pizza-crust-recipe/