Fathead Pizza Dough | Keto Low Carb Recipes by That's Low Carb?! (2024)

Fathead Pizza Crust brings the low carb magic that bring “pizza night” back into your life. Because being keto doesn’t mean having to give up your favorite dishes like pizza!

Fathead Pizza Dough is a truly magical addition to your low carb repertoire . We CAN have our pizza and eat it too! We went into Fathead Dough 101 a couple weeks back.

Since this dough was introduced in our family we have pizza at home every Friday. Combine with fresh herbs, pepper flakes, drizzled with a bit of olive oil, it’s our absolute favorite thing to eat and we can’t wait for you to make this keto dough yourself!

Fathead Pizza 101

What is fathead pizza dough?

This brilliant keto dough is a combination of just a few ingredients that is nothing short of magical. Simple, easy to mix, make and bake. The dough can be used to make a lot of things, but our absolute favorite is this pizza. Because life is too short not to have pizza.

What does fathead pizza taste like?

The texture and taste are so spot on that you’ll have a hard time telling the difference from a thin crust pizza.

Can you make ahead of time?

We love this dough in terms of meal planning. You can make a ball of dough and store in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can also bake your pizza dough and store in the fridge for a week. If you want personalized pizzas for your family this is perfection.

How many net carbs are in Fathead Pizza crust?

2 Net Carbs per slice! We slice it into 8 slices and split it between the husband and myself. You’ll want to calculate your carbs based on the toppings you choose if you opt to try another variation.

Can you use different types of flour?

Absolutely, we have had a lot success using coconut flour. The process of preparing the coconut crust pizza is exactly the same. The only difference is in the flour and egg quantities, since coconut flour is much more absorbent. To make coconut crust, use 1/3 cup coconut flour and 2 eggs. With the strong flavors on the cheese and sauce, you may find that you don’t even notice the difference!

Why is it called fathead dough?

The name Fathead pizza is an ode to the 2009 comedy-documentary “Fat Head”, which was a semi-satirical response to film “Super Size Me”. Using tongue-in-check-humor the movies creator, Tom Naughton, refutes the premise of “Super Size Me” by eating a high-fat fast food diet for a month. But unlike the outcome of “Super Size Me”, Naughton actually loses weight and lowers his cholesterol!

Using Fathead Dough For Your Low Carb Pizza Crust

What you’ll need:

• large mixing bowl
• parchment paper
• egg beater or food processor (optional)
• dough roller (optional)

Ingredients

• shredded mozzarella
• almond flour
• cream cheese
• eggs
• salt
• olive oil

(Yes, it REALLY is that simple!)

Use a microwave friendly bowl to combine your cheese, cream cheese and flour. Heat up for 60 seconds and immediately stir to the point that the ingredients combine with the cheese melting slightly. (If you don’t want to use the microwave you can also double-boil a heat-safe bowl on your stove).

Next pop your bowl back into the microwave for another 60 seconds to fully melt the cheese. If the cheese isn’t fully melted, another 30 seconds in the microwave should do the trick. Add your egg and continue to blend, fold and knead your dough (or use an eggbeater or food process) until ingredients are combined.

Form the dough in a thin pizza shape either by pressing with your hands or using a rolling pin. Press holes into the uncooked pizza dough using a pointy object like a fork, toothpick or knife. This last step will help ensure the dough does not bubble in the oven.

Looking for something to start off with? Check out the easy Caprese salad. OR our Keto Garlic Bread.

Toppings for your Fathead Pizza

First and foremost, sauce! You can opt for a standard marinara or low carb pizza sauce for a classic pizza, or you can get fancy with low-sugar barbecue sauce or a light Alfredo. Ranch works as well!

Beyond the sauce, mozzarella cheese is our go to, but we like to add a little cheddar as well.

To top it all off, the possibilities are endless. For the purposes of our recipe today, we opt for a classic pepperoni and cheese pizza. Because this is Keto pizza, we often lean toward added protein with meat. Bacon, ham, pepperoni, sausage just to name a few. Of course, vegetables are welcome as well. Onions, green peppers, fresh tomatoes and even zucchini are strong topping options.

Want to try out another fabulous Keto pizza crust option? Check out our Keto Chicken Crust Pizza. You can’t go wrong with either of these dough options!

Tips for Making Keto Pizza Dough

Dealing with sticky dough

If you’re struggling with sticky dough you’re not alone. Luckily we have a few pointer that can help.

• Cool the dough – place the dough in the refrigerator for 10-20 minutes.
• Olive oil – lubricating your hands with some olive oil will help keep the dough from sticking.
• Add a bit more flour – When an else fails, adding a few more pinches of flour with help reduce some of that stickiness

Using a food processor

If you’re in a hurry or want to minimize clean up, a food processor of eggbeater is a great option. We recommend using an s-blade or a dough hook and, if you have a “dough” setting, go with that. Let it run for 20-60 seconds until the ingredients are combined and form into a ball. Scrape out the remains from the side of the bowl so you don’t let any go to waste.

Stay Tuned: We’ll be sharing our favorite recipes with this dough in the coming weeks like our Keto Cinnamon Rolls.

If you are new to this Low Carb/Keto lifestyle and are unsure what we are talking about please feel free to read up more on Net Carbs. Or start at our

Other recipes you might enjoy:

• Keto Bread
• Low Carb Tortillas
• Low Carb Stuffed Peppers Pizza
• Keto Mozzarella Sticks