Description
Homemade low carb keto bagels deliver a delightful alternative to traditional bread products. Crisp exterior and chewy interior make these bagels perfect for sandwich lovers and breakfast enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 280 g (2 ½ cups) mozzarella cheese (pre-shredded or hard, not soft “fresh”)
- 55 g (2 oz) cream cheese (cubed)
- 5 large eggs
- 150 g (1 ½ cups) blanched almond flour
- 60 g (½ cup) coconut flour
- 2 tbsps baking powder
- cooking spray
- sesame seeds
- everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Preparation Sequence: Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F) and line baking sheet with parchment paper for precise baking conditions.
- Dry Ingredient Fusion: Blend almond flour and baking powder in food processor until uniformly combined, eliminating potential lumps or inconsistencies.
- Dough Formation: Combine melted mozzarella and cream cheese in microwave-safe bowl, heating for 2 minutes with mid-cycle stirring to create a smooth, liquid base.
- Ingredient Integration: Pulse cheese mixture with dry ingredients and eggs in food processor, transforming components into a cohesive, elastic dough with no visible cheese or flour segments.
- Shaping Technique: Divide dough into 6 equal portions, carefully rolling each into uniform logs and connecting ends to form classic bagel rings on prepared baking sheet.
- Flavor Enhancement: Lightly coat bagels with cooking spray and generously sprinkle with sesame seeds or everything seasoning, gently pressing toppings to ensure adherence.
- Baking Process: Roast in preheated oven for approximately 15 minutes, monitoring until bagels develop a rich golden-brown exterior and achieve a firm, consistent texture.
- Cooling Stage: Allow bagels to rest for 15 minutes post-baking, enabling structural stabilization and optimal textural development before serving.
Notes
- Flour Flexibility: Almond or coconut flour work perfectly, with almond flour providing a smoother texture and lower carb count.
- Cheese Melting Hack: Microwave cheese in short bursts to prevent burning, stirring midway for smooth, even melting.
- Dough Consistency Check: The final dough should feel pliable and not sticky; if too wet, add a tablespoon of almond flour.
- Cooling Crucial: Letting bagels rest after baking helps them firm up and prevents crumbling, ensuring a satisfying bite every time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 120mg