Keto Soft Pretzels are a flavorful and delicious dish that doesn’t increase carb counts. We make these pretzels with different types of ingredients, such as egg, almond flour, coarse salt, baking powder, mozzarella cheese, baking soda, butter, cream cheese, and water. All of these components are normal, so you can simply purchase them from the stores and markets, or maybe some of them will already be available in your pantry. Keto soft pretzels are good for weekdays, breakfasts, gatherings, lunches, events, and dinners. They have 190 kcal of caloric content and 3 g of net carbs in 1 pretzel of a single portion size. You may make these pretzels ahead of time. These baked pretzels store perfectly for two months in the freezer. You can serve this dish with cheese sauce and creamy broccoli soup.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
STATISTICAL OVERVIEW:
- Course: Snack
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Diet: Keto
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Cook time: 15 minutes
- Portion size: 1 pretzel
- Cooking mode: Oven
- Total servings: 8 pretzels
- Difficulty level: Easy to moderate
- Total time: 30 minutes
TOOLS:
- Bowl
- Baking tray
- Mixing bowl
- Saucepan
- Parchment paper
- Slotted spoon
- Spatula or wooden spoon
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 big egg
- 1½ cups of almond flour
- One tsp. of Salt
- 2 cups of mozzarella cheese
- 1½ tsp. of baking powder
- 2 oz. of cream cheese
- 1 tbsp. of butter
- 6 cups of water
- 2 tbsp. of baking soda
- Coarse salt
INGREDIENT NOTES:
EGGS:
- They work as a binding ingredient, deliver a structure, and help the dough to retain its shape. You can replace it with flax eggs; it might work, but it will make the texture dense.
MOZZARELLA CHEESE:
- It gives a bread-like chew with zero gluten and provides the dough consistency. Swap it with the non-dairy keto mozzarella cheese, but the softness and stretchiness of the texture will decrease.
ALMOND FLOUR:
- The almond flour delivers a smooth, nutty foundation without adding carbs. I use a small amount of coconut flour instead because it soaks up extra water content.
CREAM CHEESE:
- This cheese delivers softness and includes the moisture content to avoid the texture from becoming dry. We can utilize the non-dairy cream cheese (unsweetened) in place of it, which also works perfectly for a low-carb version.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Warm the empty oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
- Apply the parchment to the tray.
- Melt the cream cheese and the mozzarella for half a second intervals in a bowl.
- Mix continuously till they become smoother.
- Include the salt, almond flour, egg, and baking powder in the melted cheese.
- Stir them till a dough firms up.
- Distribute the dough into the eight equal servings.
- Form each into a pretzel by rolling it into a rope.
- Gently boil the water and include baking soda in it.
- Remove each pretzel by using a slotted spoon after lowering it into the water bath for half a second.
- Arrange the pretzels on a baking sheet, spread some coarse salt, and smoothly garnish with the melted butter.
- Bake the pretzels for 15 minutes, till they get golden.
- Before eating, leave them to chill lightly.
TIPS:
- Don’t boil the pretzels for too long; it will change the way they feel.
- We lightly wet our hands to prevent the dough from becoming sticky.
- Before serving, leave the pretzels to set the structure properly.
- Knead the dough warm to avoid cracking.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
DIPS:
- Cheese Sauce
- Garlic Aioli
- Spicy Mustard
- Creamy Ranch
SNACKS:
- Salted Soft Pretzels
- Butter-Brushed Pretzels
- Sesame Pretzels
MEALS:
- Keto Tomato Soup
- Creamy Broccoli Soup
- Chicken Bone Broth
PARTY PLATTERS:
- Pretzel Bites
- Cheese Board Pretzels
- Mini Snack Platter
STORAGE INFORMATION:
REFRIGERATION:
- Place the cooked pretzels in a closed dish and store them for four days.
FREEZING:
- Store the baked pretzels separately for 50-60 days.
FAQs:
Could I make these pretzels in an air fryer?
- Yes, you can prepare them in the air fryer for ten minutes at 175 degrees Celsius.
Can I prepare a dairy-free dessert?
- Yes, use the vegan cream cheese and mozzarella cheese for this purpose. It might alter the texture of this dessert.
Is a baking soda bath important?
- Yes, it is necessary because it includes the flavor of regular pretzels and makes the outer layer brown and crispy.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Number of calories: 190 kcal
Sodium: 420 mg
Net carbs: 3 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 1 g
Fats: 14 g
Proteins: 9 g
Portion size: 1 pretzel
Total carbs: 5 g