Cottage Cheese Spelt Pizza Crust
This spelt pizza crust bakes up tender inside with a crisp, golden edge. It is a simple, satisfying base for any toppings you love.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Full-Fat Small-Curd Cottage Cheese
- 1 Large Egg
- 2 cups Spelt Flour
- 1 tbsp Baking Powder
- 3/4 tsp Fine Sea Salt
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Dried Italian Seasoning
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
Equipment
- blender
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 F and place a baking sheet inside to heat. Blend the cottage cheese, egg, and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil until smooth.
- Whisk together the spelt flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Add the cottage cheese mixture and stir just until a soft dough forms.
- Let the dough rest for 8 minutes. Avoid prolonged kneading because lightly handled spelt flour produces a more tender crust.
- Place the dough between two pieces of parchment and press it into a 12-inch circle about 1/4-inch thick. Remove the top parchment and brush the dough with the remaining olive oil.
- Transfer the dough and bottom parchment to the hot baking sheet. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, until the surface is set and the bottom is lightly golden.
- Add toppings and bake for another 7 to 9 minutes, until the edge is crisp and the center is fully cooked.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 178kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 7gFat: 6g