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Cottage Cheese Pizza Dough

A healthier alternative to traditional pizza dough, this Cottage Cheese Pizza Dough features a light, fluffy texture and a slight tanginess, making it perfect for any topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting For a whole wheat option, you can substitute half with whole wheat flour for added fiber.
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder Ensure that it’s fresh for the best lift in your dough!
  • 1 teaspoon salt Use sea salt or kosher salt for a more refined taste.
  • 1 cup cottage cheese, blended until smooth Low-fat cottage cheese provides the same creamy texture with fewer calories.
  • to taste olive oil, for brushing A high-quality extra virgin olive oil complements the pizza toppings beautifully.
Toppings
  • to taste Toppings of your choice Suggestions include fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, basil for Margherita or pepperoni and bell peppers.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt. Whisk until evenly combined.
  2. In a food processor, blend 1 cup cottage cheese until smooth.
  3. Pour the blended cottage cheese into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix with a fork until a shaggy dough begins to form, then use your hands to knead it gently until smooth (about 2-3 minutes).
  4. If the dough is too sticky, dust with a little more flour while kneading until it reaches a manageable consistency.
  5. Lightly dust your workspace and dough with flour, roll out to your desired thickness (about ¼ inch).
  6. Transfer the rolled-out dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased pizza stone.
Baking
  1. Brush the top of the dough with olive oil and pre-bake in a preheated oven at 450°F (230°C) for 10 minutes.
  2. Add your desired toppings and return to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Broil for 1-2 minutes for an extra crispy finish if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature, a week in the fridge, or freeze for up to three months. Wrap tightly and thaw overnight in the fridge.