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KETO LOW CARB PRETZELS

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Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Servings: 12

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp of pretzel salt

2 tbsp of Butter melted

2 tbsp of warm water

2 tsp of dried yeast, about 1 sachet

2 eggs room temperature

2 tsp of xanthum gum

1 1/2 cups of almond flour

4 tbsp of Cream Cheese

3 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat up the oven to 390F.

2.  Melt the cream cheese and mozzarella cheese in a microwave safe bowl and microwave in 30 seconds increments, stirring in between, until completely melted.

3. Combine warm water with yeast and let sit for 2 minutes and activate.

4. With dough hook attachment, add the xanthum gum and almond meal in a stand mixer and mix well.

5. Add yeast mixture, 1 tbsp of melted butter and eggs and mix well.

6. Add in the melted cheese, allow to knead the dough, about 5-10 minutes or until well combined.

7. Divide into 12 balls while the dough is still warm, then roll into a long thinly log and then twist to form a pretzel shape.

8. Transfer onto a lined cookie sheet, leaving small space between them.

9. Brush the remaining butter on top the pretzels and sprinkle with the salt.

10. Bake for 12-15 minutes in the oven or until golden brown.

Nutrition per servings:

Calories: 217g 

Carbs:  3g 

Protein:  11g

Fats:  18 g