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    Home » Keto Bread » Keto Soft Pretzels

    Keto Soft Pretzels

    Last updated: Jun 15, 2022 · Recipes developed by Vered DeLeeuw and nutritionally reviewed by Rachel Benight MS, RD · This website generates income via ads and uses cookies · Terms of Use · Privacy Policy · Accessibility

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    Tasty keto soft pretzels are made with modified Fathead dough. They are flavorful, chewy, and make a great low carb snack.

    Keto Soft Pretzels

    These pretzels are wonderfully chewy and fragrant. They make a wonderful low carb snack, and I also really enjoy them for breakfast with my coffee!

    They are made with modified "Fathead dough," which truly is a miracle. It's made with cream cheese, mozzarella and almond flour, but it bakes almost like a real dough. Soft and fragrant and so delicious. 🥨

    The ingredients you'll need

    Here are the ingredients you'll need to make keto soft pretzels (the exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below):

    Almond flour: An excellent flour substitute that baked exceptionally well. I use blanched finely ground flour. I don't recommend using a coarse almond meal. There's a big difference.

    Grated Parmesan: Finely grated, not coarsely shredded.

    Baking powder: Make sure it's fresh.

    Spices: Garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Make sure they are fresh! A stale spice can easily ruin a dish.

    Cheeses: Shredded mozzarella and cream cheese.

    Egg and an egg wash: An egg wash, for brushing the top of the pretzels, is made from an egg yolk beaten with a teaspoon of water.

    Coarse salt: For sprinkling on top.

    How to make keto soft pretzels

    As mentioned above, I make these tasty pretzels using modified Fathead dough. I add a bit more almond flour than the original recipe calls for. Otherwise, the dough is too sticky to handle.

    I also add several seasonings, including garlic powder and cayenne pepper, and a bit of Parmesan cheese, which give these keto pretzels a wonderful flavor. Scroll down to the recipe card for the detailed instructions. Here are the basic steps:

    1. You start by whisking together the almond flour, Parmesan, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne.

    2. Next, microwave the mozzarella and cream cheese until melted. Then add the almond flour mixture and the egg and knead into a smooth dough.

    3. Divide the dough into portions and shape into pretzels (the video below shows you exactly how to do it).

    4. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse salt, then bake at 350°F for about 15 minutes.

    How to make keto pretzels, a step by step photo collage

    Do they taste like real pretzels?

    No. It's amazing to see how this dough bakes, golden and puffy and beautiful. But these are by no means true pretzels. They can't be without gluten, yeast, and boiling them prior to baking.

    However, despite their limitations, these pretzels do give you the experience of a crusty exterior, a chewy interior, and an intense flavor profile. Even my two teenage testers, who frequently eat regular pretzels, really liked them and asked for seconds.

    How to serve keto pretzels

    They're wonderful all on their own! But you can also dip them into a variety of dips and sauces, including cheese sauce, ranch dressing, spinach artichoke dip and pizza dip. You can also serve them alongside soups such as this broccoli soup.

    How to store them

    If you have leftovers, it's best to freeze them in freezer bags, and gently thaw in the microwave. They don't keep very well in the fridge, but they do keep well in the freezer.

    More tasty recipes that you might like

    Another great keto almond flour recipe is this recipe for almond flour cheese biscuits. And you should definitely try this keto garlic bread! Or maybe you shouldn't... it's probably too tasty!

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    Keto Soft Pretzels

    Tasty keto soft pretzels are made with modified Fathead dough. They are flavorful, chewy, and make a great low carb snack.
    Prep Time30 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time45 mins
    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 4 large pretzels
    Calories: 378kcal
    Author: Vered DeLeeuw

    INGREDIENTS

    • 1 ¼ cups blanched finely ground almond flour (5 oz) (it's best so measure by weight)
    • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder (gluten-free if needed)
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 1½ cups shredded part-skim mozzarella (6 oz)
    • 1 oz cream cheese, cubed
    • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
    • 1 egg yolk, beaten with 1 tsp of water, for egg wash
    • ¼ teaspoon coarse salt

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, Parmesan, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne.
    • In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the mozzarella cheese and cream cheese. Microwave for 30 seconds. Stir, microwave until completely melted (30-40 more seconds), and stir again.
    • Quickly add the almond flour mixture and the beaten egg. Mix to incorporate, then knead until smooth.
    • Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each portion into a thin 18-inch rope, then shape the rope into a pretzel, as shown in the video.
    • Brush the tops of the pretzels with the egg wash and sprinkle with coarse salt.
    • Bake the pretzels until golden brown, 15-18 minutes.

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    NUTRITION PER SERVING

    Serving: 1soft pretzel | Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 753mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g
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    About the Author

    Vered Deleeuw Vered DeLeeuw, LL.M., CNC, has been following a low-carb real-food diet and blogging about it since 2011. She's a Certified Nutrition Coach (NASM-CNC), has taken courses at the Harvard School of Public Health, and has earned a Nutrition and Healthy Living Certificate from Cornell University. Her work has appeared in several major media outlets, including Healthline, HuffPost, Today, Women's Health, Shape, and Country Living. Click to learn more about Vered.

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