The base of this keto dough is cheese. Mozzarella and cream cheese are melted down to form a cheese dough. You can melt them down in the microwave or over the stove in a double boiler.
I tested versions with just almond flour and just coconut flour but found that the combination of both worked the best. Coconut flour is very absorbent, so you don’t need to use as much of it. I originally tried only using coconut flour and while the dough worked out fine, it tasted sweet from the coconut flour.
Keto Breadsticks
PREP TIME: 20 MINUTESCOOK TIME: 10 MINUTESTOTAL TIME: 30 MINUTESCOURSE: APPETIZER, SIDE DISH CUISINE: AMERICAN SERVINGS: 12 PIECES
Cheesy breadsticks which are also low carb, keto and gluten free.
overhead picture of keto breadsticks
Ingredients:
breadsticks dough
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 oz cream cheese
1/2 cup almond flour
3 tbsp coconut flour
1 large egg
toppings
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 tsp finely chopped parsley
Directions:
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Add mozzarella and cream cheese to a large microwave-safe bowl. Melt in the microwave at full power in 30-second intervals. After each 30 seconds, stir cheese until cheese is completely melted and uniform (see photo above). This should take around 1-1 1/2 minutes total. Do not try to microwave the full time at once because some of the cheese will overcook. You can also melt the cheese over the stove in a double boiler.
Add cheese ball to a food processor with dough blade attachment. Add in almond flour, coconut flour and egg. Pulse on high speed until the dough is uniform. The dough will be quite sticky, which is normal.
Allow the dough to cool slightly, which will also make it less sticky and easier to work with. Roll the dough out between two sheets of parchment paper until 1/4 inch thick. Peel top sheet of parchment paper off of dough. Move the dough (still on the bottom parchment paper) onto a baking sheet.
Spread 1/4 cup of mozzarella cheese over the dough, leaving a 1/2 inch perimeter. Bake for about 5-6 minutes, or until edges of the dough are golden and puffy.
Evenly sprinkle the surface of dough with remaining mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese, leaving a 1/2 inch perimeter. Bake for 3-5 more minutes or until cheese is melted. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes:
I recommend using a food processor to make the dough because the dough is quite sticky so it's hard to mix by hand.
Because the dough is sticky it's important to use parchment paper to roll out it as detailed in the instructions.
This recipe calls for both almond and coconut flour because the coconut flour helps absorb the liquid and the almond flour keeps the dough from being too sweet.