Description
Cheesy keto fathead dinner rolls bring low-carb comfort to your table, offering a delightful alternative to traditional bread. Almond flour and mozzarella create a satisfying texture you’ll crave at every meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups (170 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 oz (28 g) cream cheese, cubed
- 1 large egg, beaten
- ¾ cup (75 g) almond flour, blanched
- ¼ cup (60 ml) water, lukewarm
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsps / 7 g) active dry yeast
- ½ tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp inulin powder
- Sesame seeds (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Yeast Activation: Blend lukewarm water with inulin in a medium bowl, sprinkle yeast, and allow to rest until a frothy layer develops, indicating active fermentation.
- Dry Ingredient Preparation: Combine almond flour and baking powder in a food processor, then incorporate the beaten egg and activated yeast mixture, pulsing until thoroughly integrated.
- Cheese Melting: Simultaneously melt mozzarella and cream cheese using a microwave or double boiler, stirring until achieving a smooth, homogeneous texture without lumps.
- Dough Formation: Transfer melted cheese into the food processor with previous ingredients, processing until a cohesive, elastic dough forms, periodically scraping sides to ensure complete blending.
- Dough Conditioning: Refrigerate the prepared mixture for 15-20 minutes, allowing it to stabilize and become more manipulable, reducing excessive stickiness.
- Shaping and Baking: Preheat oven to 400°F, line a baking sheet with parchment paper, oil hands, divide dough into 8 equal portions, shape into round rolls, spacing them 2 inches apart. Optional: Sprinkle sesame seeds on top, gently pressing them into the surface.
- Final Baking: Bake for 10-15 minutes until rolls achieve a rich, golden-brown exterior, indicating perfect doneness.
Notes
- Precise Yeast Activation: Ensure water is lukewarm (not hot) to prevent killing yeast, creating the perfect frothy environment for rising.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Melt cheese slowly and gently to maintain smooth texture; avoid overheating which can cause separation.
- Dough Handling Hack: Refrigerate dough briefly to make shaping easier and prevent excessive stickiness, ensuring clean roll formation.
- Baking Golden Rule: Watch rolls closely during last 3-5 minutes to achieve perfect golden-brown color without burning edges.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg