Cauliflower Pizza Crust

🥘 Ingredients

• cauliflower 2 ½ lbs
• egg 1 large
• Parmesan cheese (or Mozzarella cheese) ½ cup
• Italian seasoning 1 tsp
• salt 0.12 tsp
• black pepper ¼ tsp

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to {375%°F} (190°C). Line a baking sheet with unbleached parchment paper .
2. 2

   Rinse the cauliflower , remove outer leaves, and separate into florets. Process in a food processor in batches until a "rice" texture forms.
3. 3

   Spread the riced cauliflower on the prepared sheet pan and bake for {15%minutes}.
4. 4

   Transfer the cooked cauliflower to a bowl lined with a double-layered cheesecloth (or linen towel). Let it cool for 10 to 15 minutes .
5. 5

   Once safe to touch, gather the corners of the cloth and squeeze the liquid out as hard as possible. You should aim to get about 1.5 cups of water out; the cauliflower must be very dry.
6. 6

   Increase the oven temperature to {450%°F} (230°C).
7. 7

   In a large bowl , combine the dry cauliflower, egg , Parmesan cheese (or Mozzarella cheese) , Italian seasoning , salt , and black pepper . Mix well with a spatula .
8. 8

   Line the baking pan (or a pizza stone ) with fresh parchment paper and spray with cooking spray.
9. 9

   Place the dough in the center and flatten with your hands into an {11-inch diameter} circle. Keep the edges from getting too thin to prevent burning.
10. 10

    Bake the crust for {20%minutes}. For a crispier result, carefully flip the crust with a spatula and bake for a few additional minutes.
11. 11

    Add your desired pizza toppings and bake again until the cheese is golden brown and melted.
12. 12

    Let the pizza cool for 1 to 2 minutes before cutting into 8 slices.