Fathead Pizza Crust With Yeast

Why You Will Love This Recipe

This fathead pizza crust recipe was originally published in April 2020. It has had a bit of an update with the inclusions of global temperatures and more FAQs added. If you have any feedback regarding this recipe please leave a comment and let us know.

Quick and easy – it is so easy to make this low carb pizza recipe. Fathead pizza crusts can be frozen for an easy convenient midweek keto meal.

Simple ingredients – all of the ingredients are basic, regular pantry and fridge items.

Low carb – at only 3g net carbs per (2 slice) serve, this is an ideal low-carb main meal.

Family-friendly! – The whole family alway enjoys pizza. Use different toppings on them to keep everyone happy.

Various cooking methods – I have given instructions for cooking this on the stove as well as in your Thermomix or Magimix.

The Ingredients

Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the quantity of each ingredient used and the full detailed recipe for this delicious keto pizza dough recipe! Keep reading for more details on the ingredients, substitutes and step by step instructions on how to make it.

Inulin – is a prebiotic that is great for activating yeast. Sugar alcohols won’t activate yeast so inulin is a great keto alternative.

Instant Yeast – available in the supermarket, yeast adds a great bread-like flavour to the pizza base. Fathead dough with yeast is definitely my favourite way to make it.

Almond meal (or almond flour) – you can use either flour or meal for this recipe. For a nut-free fathead dough without almond flour, you can use coconut flour. (See notes and FAQs)

Cream cheese – I use Philidelphia cream cheese if you do use a soft “milkier” cream cheese you may need to add a little more almond meal to the mixture if it is too sticky.

Mozzarella – I just buy the cheapest shredded mozzarella cheese from the supermarket. For me, that is either Coles or Woolworths brand. You can shred your own fresh mozzarella if preferred.

Eggs – use room temperature (for no eggy taste) free-range fresh eggs. I always use the large ones.

Baking powder – I always use and recommend double-acting baking powder. It helps to start a reaction in the dough when wet and then when heated.

Xanthan gum – is used to help add gluten-like structure to the dough.

How to Make Fathead Pizza Dough

Here is my super-easy guide to making the best keto fathead dough with yeast!

Step 1. Activate the yeast. Place the yeast, inulin and warm water into a glass and set aside.

Step 2. Place the mozzarella and cream cheese into a large microwave safe bowl. Heat on high for 2 minutes. Stir until it is smooth or extend the time if needed. Add the eggs, baking powder, and yeast mixture. Stir well. The mixture will foam and puff up. Continue to mix so that the batter is all foamy.

Step 3. Stir in the remaining ingredients and continue. Use a stiff spatula to really work the dough in the bowl until it is no longer sticky. I press the dough into the base of the bowl to ensure it is even and a real dough consistency is achieved. Once you can press it with your finger without any of it sticking it is ready to turn out and knead it.

Step 4. Transfer the dough to a silicone mat and knead into a smooth ball. Divide the dough into two equal portions (for large pizzas). Roll one piece of dough thinly (approx into a 30cm diameter circle between 2 pieces of baking paper. (watch the video for tips). Neaten the edges using a spatula or cake scraper. Prick the base all over with a fork. Transfer to a large baking tray and cover and leave to prove in a warm place for 1 hour. Repeat with the remaining piece of dough or cover and refrigerate or freeze for another day.

Step 5. Preheat a pizza stone in the oven at 250°C (480°F). Preheat a pizza stone in the oven at 250°C (480°F). Using the edges of the baking paper lift and transfer the pizza onto the pizza stone/baking tray. Bake for 3-5 minutes.

Step 6. Remove from the oven, top with your favourite toppings and return to bake 4-6 minutes or until cheese has melted and is lightly golden. Remove from the oven cut into 10 serves.

More Recipes to Try

We have loads of low carb easy keto recipes for you to try on the website and in our keto cookbooks. You will not only find more great low carb recipes but also more keto pizzas and fathead dough recipes. Here are just a few great recipes to use with your keto pizza.

1. Cilantro Chimichurri Recipe
2. Pesto Rosso – (Sun Dried Tomato Pesto)
3. Keto Pesto Recipe
4. Keto Ranch Dressing
5. Keto BBQ Sauce

Tools Use For Making Fat Head Pizza

Here are just a few tools you can use for making our low carb keto pizza base.

Cake Scrapers – great for work with crackers, dough, pastry, bread and of course cakes. You can use the link for a very cheap set.

Lekue Silicone Mat – this is without a doubt the best silicone mat I have ever had. It has literally been used A LOT over many years and is still perfect. With all the work I do I could not recommend this brand enough.

Pizza Stone – A pizza stone is so handy in keto baking. I use this for fast cooking of any fathead recipes, keto naan and wraps.

Thermomix – If you are interested in learning more about a Thermomix, then you can contact directly for a demonstration and to find out more.

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