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    Home / Recipes / Low Carb Breads

    Keto Deep Dish Fat Head Dough Pizza Recipe

    By Lisa MarcAurele · Jun 18, 2020 · 55 Comments

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    This easy to make keto deep dish Fat Head dough pizza recipe tastes just like a traditional style pan pizza! If you like thick crust, look no further than this simple low-carb mozzarella dough recipe!

    serving fat head do on white plates
    Article Index
    • Recipe Inspiration
    • Tips for Making Fat Head Dough
    • Other Uses for the Dough
    • Preventing Burn Edges
    • Fathead Dough Pizza Recipe Notes
    • Why Mozzarella Dough?
    • Other Recipes to Try
    • Recipe

    I have been experimenting with using melted mozzarella in breads and crusts. After making the Sloppy Joe Pie using a mozzarella cheese based pie crust on top, I felt the need to develop a pizza crust that even the pickiest members of my family would enjoy.

    This keto deep dish pizza recipe with Fat Head dough was tested by my older daughter, a very picky 17 year old. She knew the crust was low carb and gluten free, but that it contained melted mozzarella cheese.

    Her response after gobbling down two large slices was "tastes like there isn't anything wrong with it" which translates to "tastes just like regular pizza." Score!

    If she likes this pizza, it was a success, especially since she loves those frozen rising crust pizzas which have a thick bread crust. She isn't a big fan of the way coconut flour tastes and with this recipe she could not even detect it because I used a fairly small amount.

    melted mozzarella

    Recipe Inspiration

    This recipe was adapted from a Deep Dish Sausage Pizza recipe at All Day I Dream About Food. I made Carolyn's pizza a couple days before coming up with this recipe.

    Although her pizza was tasty, my daughter and I felt the crust tasted too much like almond flour. Therefore, in my low carb pizza recipe, I reduced the amount of almond flour and added in melted mozzarella cheese. This made a huge difference in taste and texture in the Fat Head dough!

    Tips for Making Fat Head Dough

    I have a 900 watt microwave convention oven. To melt the mozzarella to the right consistency, I microwave on 40% power for two minutes. If you have a higher wattage oven, you may want to lower the power to 30% or increase the power to 45% for a smaller wattage microwave.

    I hate getting the raw egg and flours stuck on my hands, so I like to use a rubber spatula to knead the dough together. It's especially bad when it gets under your nails. I've tried using disposable kitchen gloves, but my nails always seem to poke a hole through the thin plastic.

    making the fathead pizza dough

    Folding the dough with a rubber spatula works well for me. Once the dry mix appears to be well combined into the cheese, I ball it up and put it between two sheets of waxed paper. Then I take a rolling pin and roll it into a circle that's a couple inches larger than the diameter of the cast iron pan.

    rolling out the mozzarella pizza dough

    Some folks use parchment paper for their Fat Head dough, but I find wax paper sticks less. You can use either. Once the dough is rolled out, simply take of the top sheet of wax paper, invert it into the pan, then peel the remaining sheet of waxed paper off the top.

    pressing fathead pizza dough in pan

    Other Uses for the Dough

    The crust for this keto pan pizza is precooked before putting on the toppings. The crust looked great by itself. I'm thinking it would make some awesome bread sticks.

    I plan to try that next to see how it turns out. It's a much thicker bread than what I got when I made the garlic cheese bread sticks.

    baked fathead dough in pan

    Preventing Burn Edges

    Carolyn suggested covering the edges of the crust with aluminum foil so they do not become over baked. I used a pie crust shield similar to this one which fit perfectly in my cast iron pan.

    unbaked keto deep dish pizza in skillet

    Fathead Dough Pizza Recipe Notes

    The low carb pizza recipe takes a bit longer to bake than a regular thin crust on a baking sheet or stone. I baked the pizza for about 30 minutes. This was in addition to the 15 minutes it took to pre-bake the crust.

    Although this isn't a super quick from start to finish, it's worth the time. However, I think once the crust is baked, it could be frozen, vacuum sealed in a freezer bag, and then used for an easy pizza meal later.

    overhead of fathead pizza dough recipe

    Why Mozzarella Dough?

    This is the best low-carb gluten-free deep dish pizza I have ever eaten. I guarantee even your friends who don't do low carb will love this pizza, especially if they like the thicker crust Chicago style pizza.

    The crust is definitely better than any of the many gluten free pizza crusts that I've tasted. But, if you don't like the thicker pan style, you may want to check out my almond flour pizza crust which is thinner.

    slice of keto gluten free deep dish pizza on plate

    Other Recipes to Try

    If you love this easy fathead pizza dough recipe, you need to give some of my other low-carb pizza recipes a try. Here's the most popular ones:

    • Coconut Flour Pizza Crust is a great thin crust pizza option that gets crunchy around the edges.
    • Keto Pizza Casserole has been my family's favorite for over a decade! It's sure to become a regular in your home too.
    • Cauliflower Pizza Crust is a great way to sneak in a little vegetable without the kids knowing!
    • Keto Fruit Pizza is a delicious dessert that bakes up quick. It's a perfect treat for summer.
    • Low Carb Pizza Muffins are a tasty portable breakfast that you can take on the road.

    Follow us on FACEBOOK, PINTEREST, and INSTAGRAM for even more tasty keto-friendly recipes!

    Recipe

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    Fathead Pizza Dough Keto Pan Pizza

    5 from 9 votes
    Enjoy this Chicago style deep dish cast iron pan pizza while sticking to your low carb and gluten free diet. If you like thick crust pizza, look no further!
    Prep Time:15 mins
    Cook Time:45 mins
    Total Time:1 hr
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian
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    Servings: 8 slices
    Calories: 296

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    Ingredients

    Crust:

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 cup almond flour plus extra for kneading dough
    • ⅓ cup coconut flour
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon xanthan gum optional
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1-½ cups grated mozzarella I used 160 grams of Kraft 2%
    • 2 large eggs
    • ¼ cup butter melted

    Toppings:

    • 8 ounces sugar free pizza sauce
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1 ¼ cup grated mozzarella cheese I used 140g of Kraft 2%
    • 1.4 ounces sliced pepperoni 40g
    • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
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    Instructions

    Crust:

    • Preheat oven to 400°F and lightly grease a 12 inch cast iron pan (a regular oven-proof pan will also work) with olive oil.
      greased pan for pizza
    • In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and xanthan gum (if using).
      combining fat head dough dry ingredients
    • In large bowl, melt mozzarella cheese in microwave (for my 900 watt oven it took about 2 minutes at 40% power)
      melted mozzarella
    • Stir eggs, butter, and dry mix into mozzarella until dough forms. If cheese begins to harden, you may need to microwave dough ball 5-10 seconds at high to get all ingredients incorporated into dough. Add additional almond flour as needed if dough is too sticky.
      making the fathead pizza dough
    • Place dough ball between two large sheets of parchment paper or wax paper (each must be larger than 14x14-inches). Using rolling pin, roll dough out to a circle about 14 inches in diameter.
      rolling out the mozzarella pizza dough
    • Peel off top piece of parchment or wax paper and invert crust onto bottom of prepared pan. Peel off top sheet of wax paper. Press crust dough into pan if needed and push down the edges of crust so they sit below the edges of the pan.
      pressing fathead pizza dough in pan
    • Bake for 10-15 minutes or until top begins to brown. Remove from oven.
      baked fathead dough in pan

    Toppings:

    • Spread sauce over crust, sprinkle with garlic and oregano then sprinkle mozzarella evenly over sauce. Top with sliced pepperoni (or topping of your choice). Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
      unbaked keto deep dish pizza in skillet
    • Bake pizza about 20-30 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and browned. You can cover the edges of the crust with strips of tin foil (or use a pie shield) to prevent burning. Let cool 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
      baked keto pizza with slice being removed

    Notes

    Pizza can be made in any deep dish pan, but the crust is crispiest when using a stoneware or cast iron pan.
    The coconut flour can be reduced to 2 tablespoons by adding 3 tablespoons of unflavored whey protein isolate powder.

    Low Carb Sweeteners | Keto Sweetener Conversion Chart

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 296 | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 632mg | Potassium: 242mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 536IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 225mg | Iron: 1mg

    Additional Info

    Net Carbs: 5 g | % Carbs: 6.9 % | % Protein: 18.1 % | % Fat: 75 % | SmartPoints: 11
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    1. Eric

      August 08, 2021 at 4:36 pm

      My cast iron is 14”, is there a guideline on how much more ingredients I should use? The extra 2” in diameter is over 35% more cooking surface.

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        August 09, 2021 at 11:12 am

        I'd change the number of servings from 8 to 12 or 14 and use the amounts given.

        Reply
    2. Donna

      April 09, 2021 at 11:47 am

      5 stars
      Great recipe! Thanks

      Reply
    3. Wendy

      January 07, 2021 at 8:30 am

      5 stars
      So easy and delicious! My husband has been missing pizza and this made his day!

      Reply
    4. Sabrina

      June 27, 2020 at 12:56 pm

      Hi! Thanks for the recipe. You mention in the instructions the use of Xantham gum, but I do not see a measurement for it... or am I just not seeing it on my end?
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        June 27, 2020 at 1:31 pm

        It's optional but I added the amount to the list.

        Reply
    5. Carolyn Labossiere

      November 07, 2019 at 6:30 pm

      I so wanted to try this , But I am highly allergic to anything with coconut. Any suggestions ? I love pizza and thick crust is my favorite.

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        November 07, 2019 at 7:09 pm

        You can leave the coconut flour out or replace it with almond flour.

        Reply
    6. Lee

      June 28, 2019 at 12:06 pm

      Hello, Could this dough work to make a calzone? Thanks

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        June 28, 2019 at 3:51 pm

        It should work. I've used it like a pastry.

        Reply
    7. Mary

      March 19, 2019 at 1:05 pm

      I dont have a cast iron pan can i bake it on parchment paper?

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        March 19, 2019 at 7:44 pm

        That should work, but watch the baking dime as it might be done sooner.

        Reply
    8. Regina

      February 10, 2019 at 3:17 pm

      Is there a substitute for whey powder? I can't find it locally and I won't buy groceries online because I have no way to read the labels and especially the expiration date.

      Reply
      • Lisa MarcAurele

        February 11, 2019 at 9:01 am

        Sure. You can just sub it out with almond flour. The dough just won't be as light and airy.

        Reply
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