Description
Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust is a high protein, no rise pizza dough that comes together in just 27 minutes. Made with blended cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, or Skyr, this easy homemade crust delivers 20 grams of protein per serving with perfectly chewy texture and crisp edges. A simple, satisfying base for quick weeknight pizza nights.
Ingredients
For the Dough
½ cup all purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ cup 2 percent blended cottage cheese, plain Skyr, or Greek yogurt
For the Toppings
⅓ cup pizza sauce
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
1 ounce sliced pepperoni
Crushed red pepper, optional
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and sea salt. Add the blended cottage cheese or yogurt. Stir with a silicone spatula or wooden spoon until the mixture begins to come together.
Use your hands to press the mixture together until it forms a ball. The dough should not feel overly sticky. If it does, sprinkle in a little extra flour.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Knead for 1 to 2 minutes until smooth. The dough should feel soft but dry to the touch.
Dust your surface and rolling pin with flour. Roll the dough into a thin crust about 10 inches round or roughly ⅛ inch thick. Thin crust ensures crisp edges and even baking.
Place the rolled dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. This step helps firm up the base and prevents sogginess once toppings are added.
Remove the crust from the oven. Spread pizza sauce evenly over the surface. Sprinkle with mozzarella and parmesan cheese, then layer on pepperoni slices.
Return the pizza to the oven and bake for 7 to 8 minutes, or until the bottom is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Finish with crushed red pepper if desired. Slice and serve immediately.
Notes
Blend cottage cheese before mixing for the smoothest dough texture.
Greek yogurt creates crispier edges, while cottage cheese produces a slightly chewier crust. Skyr falls in between.
If the dough feels sticky, add flour one tablespoon at a time until manageable.
For extra crispness, bake on a preheated pizza stone.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American