Imagine biting into a keto-friendly pizza that transports you straight to a New York City pizzeria. The combination of a flaky crust, gooey cheese, crunchy peppers, and savory sausage seems impossible to be keto, but it is. This Keto Supreme Pull-Apart Pizza Bread recipe delivers a satisfying and indulgent experience. It's also a crowd-pleaser, perfect for parties or a fun twist on pizza night. This recipe is endlessly customizable, allowing you to choose your favorite cheeses and toppings. Plus, it can be made ahead of time, making it a convenient option for weeknights.
Important Note: The information provided in this article is not intended as medical advice and should not substitute professional medical expertise or treatment. Always consult with your healthcare provider for any health concerns.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Keto-Friendly: Enjoy all the flavors of pizza without the carbs.
- Customizable: Adapt the recipe to your favorite toppings and cheese.
- Make-Ahead Friendly: Prepare in advance for easy weeknight meals.
- Crowd-Pleasing: Perfect for parties, game days, or family gatherings.
- Versatile: Bake in a cake pan, cast iron skillet, or muffin tin depending on the occasion.
Ingredients
Here's what you'll need to create this mouthwatering pull-apart pizza bread:
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup homemade Marinara sauce (120 g/ 4.2 oz) or Rao’s marinara sauce
- 4 large egg whites
- 1/2 cup water, lukewarm (120 ml/ 4 fl oz)
- 1 tsp ghee or duck fat for greasing
Dry Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup sesame seed flour (60 g/ 2.1 oz)
- 1/3 cup flax meal (50 g/ 1.8 oz)
- 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (90 g/ 3.2 oz)
- 1/4 cup psyllium husk powder (32 g/ 1.1 oz)
- 1 tsp cream of tartar
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt (I like pink Himalayan)
- Almond flour
- Baking powder
- Italian seasoning
- Garlic powder
- Optional red pepper flakes
Topping:
- 120 g diced Spanish chorizo or pepperoni (4.2 oz)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (113 g/ 4 oz)
- Fresh basil
- Italian blend shredded cheese
- Optional: leftover Marinara sauce for topping/ dipping
- Additional toppings of your choice: sausage, olives, onions, peppers, jalapeños, or mushrooms
Step-by-Step Instructions
Follow these simple steps to create your Keto Pull-Apart Pizza Bread:
Prepare the Marinara Sauce: Use 1/2 cup of your favorite homemade marinara sauce, or Rao’s marinara sauce. Store any leftover marinara in the fridge for up to 2 weeks for future use as a dip.
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Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 175 °C/ 350 °F.
Combine Dry Ingredients: Combine almond flour with baking powder, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and optional red pepper flakes.
Melt the Cheeses: In a microwave-safe dish, melt the mozzarella cheese and cream cheese together in the microwave for about 30 seconds. Stir and add another 30 seconds until melted.
Mix the Dough: Once the cheese has melted, add it to the flour mixture. Add in the eggs. Knead the dough for a bit until it forms a ball. You can use a stand mixer or mix by hand. If your dough is too sticky, keep mixing!
Shape the Buns: Using your hands, make round 12 buns (about 60 g/ 2 oz each).
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Assemble the Pizza Bread: Separate the dough in half and then keep dividing in half until you have 32 evenly-sized pieces. Add another layer of dough balls, and top with remaining cheese, pepperoni, and basil.
Bake: Place the skillet in the preheated oven.
Cool and Serve: When done, remove from the oven and let the bread cool down for 5 minutes. Optionally, serve with the remaining marinara sauce. To prevent the bread from getting moist, don't leave it in the skillet. Let cool slightly and then flip out onto a plate to serve. You will likely have to loosen the edges before removing them from the bundt pan.
Tips and Variations
- Customize Your Toppings: Not a fan of pepperoni? Easily add sausage, bacon, grated cheddar or Swiss cheese, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, or any of your favorite pizza toppings. A pesto and chicken version of this pull-apart pizza roll recipe would be yummy as well, or even a ham and swiss cheese variation!
- Cheese Variations: Try using cheddar cheese, mozzarella, or aged parmesan cheese.
- Make it a Meal: Double the recipe if serving this to the whole family.
- Weigh Dry Ingredients: Make sure you weigh all the dry ingredients using a kitchen scale for best results.
Storage and Reheating Instructions
- Storage: Store any leftovers, covered, in the refrigerator for several days. For longer storage, freeze the bread. When you store it in the fridge, it will need to be put in an airtight container to keep bacteria from growing in it. This pizza will last 3-4 days in the fridge before it’s no longer good.
- Reheating: Reheat the pizza bread in the microwave or oven.
Choosing the Right Dough
Making a pull-apart pizza works best with any pizza dough recipe that uses 3 to 4 cups of flour and has a hydration at or below 71%.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with a side of Rao’s marinara sauce for dipping.
- Enjoy as an appetizer or side dish.
- Bake in a cake pan or well-seasoned cast iron skillet and serve with a large salad for dinner.
- Divide among the wells of a muffin tin for easy after-school snacks.
- Pull apart bread is perfect to make and share with family (or friends) while playing games!
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