Protein Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust with Almond Flour

Preheat oven to 425°F.
Add 2/3 cup small curd cottage cheese and 2 teaspoons light olive oil to a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth, about 30 seconds.
In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup almond flour, 1/3 cup gluten-free flour, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Add the cottage cheese mixture to the bowl of dry ingredients. Stir with a spatula until a lightly tacky dough forms. Don't worry if it seems sticky—this creates the perfect texture.
Spray a 10-inch pizza pan with cooking spray or line with parchment paper. Oil your hands well and spread the dough evenly in the pan, making the edges slightly thicker.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until the top is lightly golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
Add your favorite pizza toppings and return to the 425°F oven for 5-7 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Check your baking powder: Fresh baking powder ensures the crust gets the right lift and texture

Oil your hands well: This prevents sticking when spreading the dough—don't use extra flour as it makes the crust dense

Protect the edges: If the crust edge browns too quickly, wrap tin foil around the rim of the pan

Let it cool slightly: Cooling for 5 minutes after pre-baking prevents soggy toppings

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