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Fathead Pizza Dough Recipe

Fathead pizza dough is a low-carb, keto-friendly alternative made with mozzarella, cream cheese, almond flour, and eggs. It’s soft, chewy, and perfect for making a crispy, golden pizza crust. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Bread Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Microwave Safe Bowl
  • Fork or whisk
  • Spatula
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups shredded mozzarella
  • 2 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup of almond flour
  • ½ Teaspoon baking powder

Instructions
 

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the cream cheese (or butter) and mozzarella in 30-second bursts until smooth (about 1 minute total).
    Melting Mozzarella & Cream Cheese
  • Stir the melted mixture until smooth, then mix in the egg until fully combined.
    Mixing in the Egg
  • If the dough is too stiff, microwave for another 5-10 seconds to soften.
    If the dough is too stiff
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond (or coconut) flour, baking powder, and seasonings.
    Mixing Dry Ingredients for dough
  • Mix the cheese mixture into the dry ingredients until a sticky dough forms.
  • With wet hands, shape the dough as needed.
  • Bake at 400°F for 12-15 minutes.