Keto Homemade Rough Puff Pastry Dough

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Keto Homemade Rough Puff Pastry Dough is healthy for the keto diet because it contains all the low-carb ingredients. The pastry dough is the perfect choice for making pastries, savory snacks and keto pies. It is easy to make ahead of time and store it in a container to make it useful for making different recipes. The dough is made with almond flour, coconut flour, cold butter, cream cheese, and a little xanthan gum. It contains 210 kcal,2.5 g net carbs, and 5 g of protein. Keto Homemade Rough Puff Pastry Dough can be best served with keto cinnamon twists,  spinach and cheese pastries, and Greek cucumber salad.

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STATS:

  • Chilling time: 1 hour
  • Cook time: 25 minutes
  • Calories: 210 kcal
  • Total time: 1 hour 50 minutes
  • Preparation  time: 25 minutes
  • Serving size: 1 pastry portion
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Course: Baking
  • Diet: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free
  • Servings: 8

EQUIPMENT:

  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Pastry cutter
  • Rolling pin
  • Parchment paper
  • Plastic wrap
  • Baking tray
  • Knife

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 cups finely ground almond flour
  • 2 tbsp coconut flour
  • Half tsp gum
  • Quarter tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter
  • 2 oz cold cream cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp cold water

INGREDIENT NOTES:

CREAM CHEESE:

  • Cream cheese will make the dough creamy. The dough will easily get the shape.You can use a soft cheese for easy mixing. The Full-fat Greek yogurt can be used in a smaller amount, but the dough may become softer.

XANTHN GUM:

  • Xanthun gum will add flexibility in the dough. It also provides the dough to easily roll and fold and bind all the ingredients together.  Psyllium husk powder can be used as an alternative; it also works well in the recipe as per your choice, but the texture will slightly change.

BUTTER:

  • Butter will give the extra rich and creamy flavor to the pastry.It will make the extra crispy layers of the pastry instead of being soft. Cold butter is the best choice as it works well and gives the same results per your preference.

COCONUT FLOUR:

  • The coconut flour will give the pastry dough a better texture. It also keeps the recipe low in carbohydrates. You can use a little extra almond flour as an alternative, but the dough may have a different texture as per your choice in the recipe.

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INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Firstly, take a bowl and add the almond flour, coconut flour, xanthan gum, salt, and baking powder. Mix them well.
  2. Then add the cold cubed butter and cut it into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter.
  3. Take another vessel and mix the cream cheese, egg, and apple cider vinegar until it gets smooth.
  4. Combine all the ingredients , and mix them well until they form a dough.
  5. Place the dough between parchment paper and roll it into a rectangle shape.
  6. Then fold the dough like folding a letter and chill it for 30 minutes.
  7. Roll the chilled dough into a rectangle shape and fold it; repeat this 4 times.
  8. Then cool the folded dough for 30 minutes before using.
  9. Lastly, cut the shape of the pastry and bake for 25 minutes, depending on the size and filling, until the dough becomes golden.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

SWEETS:

  • Keto berry turnovers
  • Keto cinnamon twists
  • Almond cream pastries

SAVORY:

  • Spinach and cheese pastries
  • Mushroom turnovers
  • Chicken pastry pockets

SIDE DISHES:

  • Fresh garden salad
  • Greek cucumber salad
  • Roasted vegetables

TIPS:

  • You can use cold butter for the best pastry layers.
  • Do not overmix the dough.
  • During working, keep the dough chill/
  • Roll the dough between parchment paper to prevent it from getting sticky.
  • Avoid adding too much water.
  • Let the baked pastries cool before serving.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • You can store the uncooked dough in a container for 3 days so it will give you a better result.

FREEZER:

  • You can also store the dough for a long time in a container so the taste and texture will not get spoiled.

FAQs:

Is rough puff pastry good for the keto diet?

  • Yes, it contains all the low-carb ingredients that are healthy and best for the keto diet.

Why does my keto pastry dough break down?

  • Keto pastry dough may break apart because it is too dry or does not have enough moisture to hold its shape. You can add a little cold water gradually until the dough comes together.

How should I know when the pastry is ready or not?

  • The pastry should look golden on top and feel firm around the edges.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 210 kcal

Net carbs: 2.5 g

Total carbs: 3.5 g

Fiber: 1 g

Protein: 5 g

Fat: 20 g

Iron: 0.8 mg

Vitamin A: 350 IU

Calcium: 45 mg

Sodium: 150 mg

Potassium: 75 mg

Serving size: 1/8