Cheesy Keto Bagels with Fat Head Dough
These bagels have become a staple in our home. They toast beautifully, are great for breakfast or a quick meal, and taste great in any savoury sandwich combinations (e.g. cheese, cold cuts, eggs, BLT, smoked salmon, tuna salad, and much more).
Servings: 6 bagels
Equipment
- Microwave
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper or a silicone mat
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cup mozzarella cheese firm, shredded (250-280g or about 9-10 oz)
- 60 g cream cheese cut into small pieces (2 oz)
- 2 eggs large, lightly beaten
- 1 ½ cups almond flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp psyllium husks ground (optional)
- sesame seeds and/or poppy seeds, garlic flakes and/or onion flakes - all mixed or any combination - for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400° F (200° C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Add the shredded cheese to a large bowl, top with cream cheese in small pieces. Microwave on high for 1 min, stir, and microwave again for another minute. Stir again until cheese mixture is fully melted, creamy and uniform. If needed, heat cheeses longer, stirring again after each 30-sec increment.
- On a separate bowl, lightly beat the eggs and combine with the almond flour, psyllium husks and baking powder until combined.
- Stir the almond flour mixture with the melted cheese mixture, mixing quickly until a dough forms. If cheese becomes stringy and is not incorporating, warm up the mixture in the microwave a little more (15-20 secs at a time) and try again.
- After the mixture is completely uniform (no visible separated areas of cheese or almond flour), it's done. Try shaping the dough. If it's too sticky, place in the fridge for a few minutes before shaping the bagels.
- Divide the dough into 6 portions. Roll each portion into a log. Join the ends and press together to form the bagels "ring" shape.
- Place a small quantity of the topping(s) in a small plate. Press the bagels onto the topping(s) and place on the baking sheet (topping side up).
- Bake for 10-14 minutes until golden brown and firm. Cooled bagels can be stored in a bag or container in the fridge. Toast or warm up before serving.
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Notes
- A double boiler can be used to melt the cheeses instead of the microwave.
- Using eggs and almond flour at room temperature makes it easier for the dough to come together.
- The dough can be mixed by hand or using a stand mixer with a dough hook. Because the bowl of my stand mixer can't go in the microwave, I find it easier to mix by hand in a microwave-safe bowl.
- To help roll the dough or if too sticky, handle with slightly wet or oiled hands.
- The dough can be also shaped into flat rounds and used for burgers or made into shorter logs for hot-dogs and subs.
- If you try this recipe, have any questions or feedback, let us know in the comments! :)