A keto deep-dish pizza is a delicious, low-carb alternative to traditional pizza, featuring a crust made from almond flour and whey protein isolate. These ingredients provide a satisfying texture that mimics traditional pizza dough but without the carbs. The pizza is typically topped with plenty of mozzarella cheese, savory tomato sauce, and a variety of toppings like pepperoni, sausage, or vegetables.
Key Ingredients for the Crust:
- Almond flour (the base of the dough)
- Whey protein isolate (for structure and texture)
- Eggs and olive oil (for binding)
- Baking powder (to give it a little rise)
- Seasonings (such as garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian herbs)
Instructions:
- Make the crust: Combine almond flour, whey protein, eggs, olive oil, and seasoning to form the dough. Press it into a deep-dish pizza pan and bake until firm and golden.
- Assemble the pizza: Spread tomato sauce over the crust, add a generous amount of mozzarella cheese, and pile on your favorite toppings.
- Bake: Bake the assembled pizza until the cheese is bubbly and golden, and the crust is crispy.
This pizza is perfect for a cozy keto-friendly meal that satisfies pizza cravings without compromising on the low-carb principles.
This keto deep dish pizza is loaded with layered flavors, all wrapped up in a legit and easy grain free dough. Plus, it just so happens to be a great way of upping your veggies-to-crust ratio. i.e. an excellent way to do pizza just a tiny bit healthier.
In a deep-dish pizza, the mozzarella is the first layer on top of the dough – as opposed to the top layer in a thin crust pizza. By making a cheese layer between the sauce and the dough, along with using a buttery dough, this makes a dual ‘barrier,’ guarding against a soggy crust.
