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The first thing you need to do is prepare your oven by preheating it to four hundred degrees Fahrenheit. While the oven is getting hot you should line a large baking sheet with parchment paper so the cheese does not stick to the pan.
In a medium mixing bowl or a small blender combine the cottage cheese and the egg until they are very well mixed. If you want a very smooth crust you can blend them until the curds disappear but many people like the texture of the small curds left whole.
Add the coconut flour and the dried oregano and the garlic powder into the bowl with the cottage cheese mixture. Use a spoon to stir everything together until the flour is fully incorporated and there are no dry lumps visible in the batter.
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Fold in the half cup of shredded mozzarella cheese which will melt during the baking process to give the crust its strength and chewiness. This extra cheese helps the crust stay together when you pick up a slice to take a bite.
Pour the mixture onto the center of your parchment paper and use the back of a spoon to spread it out into a circle or a square. You want the crust to be about a quarter of an inch thick so that it cooks evenly and becomes sturdy enough to hold the toppings.
Slide the baking sheet into the oven and bake the crust for about twenty minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the center feels firm. You want to make sure it is fully cooked before you add any sauce so that it does not become soggy.
Remove the crust from the oven and let it sit for two minutes to firm up even more. Use a spoon to spread the pizza sauce in a thin layer over the top of the baked crust leaving a small border around the edges.
Sprinkle the remaining half cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce in an even layer. This provides the classic gooey top that everyone expects from a high quality pepperoni pizza.
Lay the pepperoni slices on top of the cheese in whatever pattern you like best for your meal. You can use as many as you want but fifteen slices usually provides a nice coverage for a medium sized pizza.
Place the pizza back into the oven for another five to seven minutes until the cheese is bubbling and the pepperoni is slightly crispy. Remove it from the oven and let it rest for five minutes before slicing so the cheese sets and the crust stays firm.
Why This Recipe Is Special
This recipe is special because it manages to be both a comfort food and a high performance health food at the exactly same time. Cottage cheese is world famous for being a top source of casein protein which is essential for keeping your muscles strong and helping you feel full for a long time. By using this as a crust instead of wheat we are providing a meal that is very low in gluten and high in essential nutrients like calcium. The egg in the crust adds extra vitamins and healthy fats that support your brain health and give you steady energy throughout the day. This recipe is also special because it uses very little oil compared to traditional pizza which makes it an excellent choice for anyone watching their overall fat intake. It is a true celebration of fresh ingredients that proves you do not need a lot of dough to make something taste absolutely incredible. This recipe also encourages you to try new ways of using common pantry items which can help make your weekly meal planning much more exciting and diverse.
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