How to make Keto Garlic Knots
Tools and Ingredients required
Here is what is required to make the perfect keto garlic knots You should consider these tools and ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need:
Kitchen Tools:
- Deep glass mixing bowl
- Silicone spatula
- Measuring cups
- Baking sheet lined with parchment paper
Ingredients for the Dough:
- ¾ cup Miracle Mix
- 2 pastured eggs (one whole, one egg white)
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 ounces full-fat cream cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Ingredients for the Topping:
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
How to Make
Step 1: The first step of cooking is to make sure your oven is hot and ready to go; this should be set to 375°F. That makes sure the oven is hot enough to bake the knots to an equal level, and offers a crispy outside layer.
Step 2: Prepare the Cheeses In a bowl, put the grated mozzarella and cream cheese especially the one that is full fat. The two methods that can be employed to melt the cheeses include the double broiler method or microwave the cheeses in 45 seconds interval until all the cheeses have melt and have been combined. Mix it up to achieve a non-lumpy texture For a non-lumpy texture, stir it up well.
Step 3: Mix Dry Ingredients/Kitchen Bouquet In another big deep glass mixing bowl, pour ¾ cup plus of Miracle Mix, 1 teaspoon of Baking Powder, and ½ teaspoon of Garlic Powder. Stir these dry ingredients vigorously to ensure that the entire mixture gets coated with the dry ingredients.
Step 4: Contribute the wet materials into the dry After the cheese had been properly melted; incorporate the cheese into the dry mixture. Subsequently, mix in whole egg and egg white that has been beaten. The final step for this is to fold the batter with the help of the Silicone spatula incorporating all the ingredients.
Step 5: Knead the Dough-Once the ingredients have been so combined, knead with your hand until the dough is ready. This helps in the combination of all the ingredients effectively and make a smooth and sticky dough.
Step 6: Shape the Dough Put the dough in to 8 equal parts. Place each portion into a 9-inch log. Bend the logs in terms of splitting the logs and cut half of the logs to make equal short logs. Take one of the smaller log and put it in a round shape and pinch it to join the ends. Take the other half and place it in the middle of the circle from over and fold it to the desired knot shape.
Step 7: Prepare for Baking These are placed on a baking sheet after a layer of parchment paper has been placed on the baking sheet. If preferred, apply a coat of egg wash over the knots to be glossy once the bread is baked.
Step 8: Bake the Knots Put upside knots the pre-heated oven and bake these knots until they turn brown in color and this will take 14 to 16 minutes.
Step 9: Prepare the Garlic Butter Topping As the knots are baking, it is time to make the topping; the garlic butter topping. In a separate bowl, it is required to melt 2 tablespoons of butter and then add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon of dried parsley.
Keto Garlic Knots
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Ingredients
- ¾ cup Miracle Mix
- 6 ounces shredded organic mozzarella cheese
- 2 ounces organic whole cream cheese
- 1 large pastured egg
- 1 large egg white
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon non-aluminum baking powder
- 2 tablespoons grass-fed butter
- 3 cloves garlic, pressed
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ ounce Parmesan cheese
Directions
- A temperature of 375-F should be set on the oven and a parchment paper to be placed on the baking pan.
- Combine the following in a big bowl accordingly; The Miracle Mix flour, the garlic powder and the baking powder.
- For the topping, in a separate glass bowl, put mozzarella and cream cheese so it will melt; microwave for 45 seconds or until it soften then microwave for another 30-45 seconds until it melts.
- The cooked cheese should be stirred into the combined dry ingredients. Mix well.
- Mix in the egg and the egg white into the mixture. This is done by using the hands to pull, turn the dough which stretches it and then folded to the required smoothness.
- It is advisable to split the prepared dough into eight portions. Take each piece and roll it into a 9-inch log afterward, divide each log into halves. Take one half and make a ring with it while taking the other half and tie a loop with it.
- Put the knots on the baking sheet that has been prepared and glaze with the remaining egg wash, if preferred.
- Bake it for 15 minutes unless is golden brown.
- Take the knots out of the oven, bring them closer to the garlic butter, spread the butter on the knots, sprinkle Parmesan on top and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories:172kcal
- Carbohydrates:4g
- Protein:9g
- Fat:14g
- Cholesterol:57mg
- Sodium:280mg
- Potassium:185mg
Step 10: Finish and Serve Finally, after the garlic knots have turned golden brown in color you should then remove the pan from the oven. Remould each knot with the garlic butter mixture, then pour over the mixture over the knots and finish by sprinkling Parmesan cheese all over it. Serve warm and enjoy!
