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    Home » Keto Bread » Keto Garlic Knots

    Published: Dec 21, 2015 · Modified: Jan 7, 2022 by Carolyn

    Keto Garlic Knots

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    Keto garlic knots are a delicious way to serve up fathead dough! Twisted little keto dinner rolls that pair perfectly with your favorite soup or keto stew.

    Keto garlic knots on a white plate with a head of garlic in the background.

    This is the original keto garlic knots recipe! Accept no substitutes.

    These tender little twists of keto garlic taste just like the ones you used to get from your favorite pizza place. But they have less than 3g net carbs per serving.

    Too good to be true?

    One bit of these buttery, garlicky koto bread twists and you might just think you’re dreaming. But they’re real, I promise.

    Serve them alongside keto tuscan chicken soup or keto seafood chowder for a satisfying lunch or dinner.

    A close up shot of keto garlic knots on a white serving platter.

    Fun with fathead dough

    Fathead dough really is remarkable stuff. It’s amazing that melted cheese and a little almond flour can become a stretchy keto pizza dough.

    I use it many quite a number of recipes, both savory and sweet. And I have developed my own versions of the original that make it sturdier and more versatile. I call this version, which contains both almond and coconut flour, Magic Mozzarella Dough.

    It really is magic! I’ve used it in sweet recipes too, like keto cinnamon twists.

    My keto bagel recipe, on the other hand, takes only coconut flour so it’s a completely nut-free option.

    Top down image of the ingredients for keto garlic knots.

    Ingredients

    For the dough, you will need:

    • Shredded mozzarella
    • Almond flour
    • Coconut flour
    • Butter
    • Baking powder
    • Garlic powder
    • Egg
    • Salt

    For the garlic butter, you will need:

    • Butter
    • Parmesan cheese
    • Garlic
    • Salt
    • Parsley
    A collage of 4 images showing the steps for making keto garlic knots.

    How to make keto garlic knots

    Once you’ve mastered keto fathead dough, these keto garlic bread rolls are fun to make. Here are my best tips for getting it right.

    1. Whisk the dry ingredients. You want to have them ready to add to the melted cheese immediately so make sure they are all set before proceeding.
    2. Melt the cheese and butter. Keep them over low heat, stirring frequently, until the cheese is fully melted and you can stir them together. Then remove from heat.
    3. Add the dry ingredients and the egg. Start mixing these ingredients in immediately with a good flexible spatula. As long as you move quickly enough, the egg won’t curdle.
    4. Knead the dough. Just like bread, fathead dough becomes more cohesive with a little kneading. I recommend dusting the work surface lightly with almond flour to prevent sticking.
    5. Divide and roll into logs. You want to do this relatively quickly, as fathead dough gets loses elasticity the longer it sits.
    6. Shape into knots. Gently fold one end of the log over the other and push through.
    7. Brush with garlic butter. Use about half of the garlic butter mixture before baking, and keep the rest for brushing on after.
    8. Bake until golden and enjoy warm!
    A white bowl full of keto garlic knots with crumbs strewn around.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Do I have to use pre-shredded mozzarella?

    The conventional wisdom for fathead dough states that pre-shredded mozzarella works best. It contains a bit of starch or cellulose that helps the consistency. However, I’ve actually had some luck with grating blocks of cheese myself. Just make sure that it is part-skim, as full-fat mozzarella will make the dough very greasy.

    I hate coconut flour, can I just use more almond flour?

    I don’t recommend it. Fathead dough made with just almond flour is very fatty and moist, and tends to spread a lot when baking.

    You are better off using another drier flour like lupin or oat fiber, but you will need more of it. I recommend starting with ⅓ cup and adding a bit more if the dough is very sticky.

    Help, my dough was too stiff to roll into twists!

    Fathead dough is tricky at the best of times and I can’t quite determine why this happens for some people. It’s dependent on so many different factors.

    If it happens to you, don’t panic. Simply roll the dough into 8 balls, brush with some of the garlic butter, and bake them as dinner rolls. They will still be delicious!

    A close up shot of keto garlic knots on a white serving platter.

    Keto Garlic Knots Recipe

    Keto garlic knots are a delicious way to serve up fathead dough! Twisted little keto dinner rolls that pair perfectly with your favorite soup or keto stew. 
    4.30 from 57 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Bread
    Keyword: keto garlic bread, keto garlic knots
    Prep Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 220kcal

    Ingredients

    Garlic Knot Dough

    • ½ cup almond flour
    • ¼ cup coconut flour
    • 2 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 ½ cups shredded part skim mozzarella cheese 6 ounces
    • 5 tablespoon butter melted
    • 1 large egg

    Garlic Parmesan Butter

    • 3 tablespoon butter melted
    • 2 tablespoon freshly grated parmesan
    • 2 teaspoon minced garlic
    • ¾ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
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    Instructions

    Dough

    • Preheat the oven to 350F and sprinkle a clean counter or a large silicone baking mat with almond flour.
    • In a medium bowl, combine the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, garlic powder, and salt. In a large saucepan, melt the cheese and butter together over low heat until they are melted and can be stirred together.
    • Remove from heat and add the almond flour mixture, then add the egg and stir everything together until a cohesive forms. Use a rubber spatula to really knead the dough together in the pan. It may still contain some streaks of cheese.
    • Turn the dough out onto the prepared work surface and knead until uniform. This will only take a little kneading. If your dough is still very sticky, add a tablespoon or two more almond flour and work it in.
    • Divide the dough into 16 equal portions. Roll each portion into a 7-inch log and tie gently into a knot. Place on prepared baking sheet a few inches apart (they will spread a bit).

    Garlic Parmesan Butter

    • In a small bowl, whisk together the butter, parmesan, garlic, salt, and parsley. Brush about half of the butter over knots before baking. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, until firm to the touch and golden brown.
    • Remove and brush with remaining garlic butter. Serve warm.
    Nutrition Facts
    Keto Garlic Knots Recipe
    Amount Per Serving (2 rolls)
    Calories 220 Calories from Fat 172
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 19.1g29%
    Carbohydrates 4.7g2%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Protein 6.8g14%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Julane Warren says

      May 09, 2022 at 4:12 pm

      5 stars
      I have used almost all the bread rec I pes. All are wonderful. Please keep sending these delious recipes.

      Reply
    2. Lisa says

      April 17, 2022 at 9:16 pm

      5 stars
      These were easy to make and so delicious. Even my non-keto husband enjoyed them. Thanks ????????

      Reply
    3. Kelly says

      March 13, 2022 at 12:12 am

      I love a chewy texture in traditional Garlic Knots, would Zanthum Gum work ?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        March 13, 2022 at 9:21 am

        YOu’re certainly welcome to try but these already have a chewy texture.

        Reply
    4. Agnes says

      March 10, 2022 at 4:09 pm

      These look lovely! So wonderful to have low-carb options. Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
    5. Kristyn says

      March 10, 2022 at 2:21 pm

      5 stars
      I don’t feel guilty eating these!! They are so soft & delicious!! We make garlic knots a lot & this recipe is a keeper!

      Reply
    6. Katie says

      March 10, 2022 at 1:19 pm

      5 stars
      I absolutely love these as a side for lots of different meals! Any reason to add parmesan cheese, I’m in!

      Reply
    7. Kristyn says

      January 26, 2022 at 8:24 pm

      5 stars
      Low carb garlic knots?! I’ll be eating these with every meal & not feeling guilty about it!!

      Reply
    8. Toni says

      January 26, 2022 at 2:31 pm

      5 stars
      I’d definitely make this again soon! It was so good and amazing!

      Reply
    9. katerina @ diethood.com says

      January 26, 2022 at 1:53 pm

      5 stars
      WOW! These are amazing!! I can’t wait to give this a try!

      Reply
    10. Anna Wisner says

      January 08, 2022 at 11:41 pm

      Hi,would I be able to use Vegan mozzarella for this?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        January 09, 2022 at 9:40 am

        I’m sorry, I honestly can’t say.

        Reply
    11. Pan says

      January 07, 2022 at 3:59 pm

      5 stars
      I can’t believe I haven’t left a review for these yet. I’ve made them several times and they are a huge hit every time!

      Reply
    12. Pan says

      January 07, 2022 at 3:59 pm

      I can’t believe I haven’t left a review for these yet. I’ve made them several times and they are a huge hit every time!

      Reply
    13. Cathy says

      October 08, 2021 at 5:35 pm

      5 stars
      Amazing!!!!

      Reply
    14. Suzanne Randell says

      August 31, 2021 at 5:12 pm

      instead of almond flour would lupin flour work ?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        August 31, 2021 at 6:53 pm

        Nope, totally different consistency.

        Reply
        • Patricia says

          March 03, 2022 at 6:43 pm

          What can you replace almond flour with, my son has an allergy to almonds (peanuts, walnuts, hazelnut) ? Most wheat free (gluten free) recipes use almond flour.

          Reply
          • Carolyn says

            March 03, 2022 at 6:45 pm

            Use the search box for my bagels… that’s made with only coconut flour. You will get more knots, though. Probably 1.5 times this recipe.

            Reply
    15. Rachel says

      April 27, 2020 at 3:34 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious recipe! I make them into 8 larger size rolls and just roll them into a ball and then flatten because rolling into a log then tying them into knots drives me bananas. Unless I’m trying to impress someone of course… Then they get knots. 😉

      Reply
    16. Hitesh Patel says

      January 03, 2020 at 2:52 pm

      I am sorry if this sounds like a noob question but what is kosher salt? I never heard of it.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        January 03, 2020 at 7:24 pm

        https://www.bonappetit.com/story/what-is-kosher-salt

        Reply
    17. Averis says

      December 19, 2019 at 7:44 pm

      What can you substitute the coconut flour with I’m allergic?

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        December 19, 2019 at 9:09 pm

        You can add more almond flour in triple the amount but the dough isn’t nearly as sturdy.

        Reply
    18. Sakal Shalom says

      June 11, 2019 at 9:46 pm

      5 stars
      Delish! Thanks!

      Reply
    19. Nic says

      March 12, 2019 at 6:34 pm

      With the recent trend of adding gelatin for a bit of chewiness, I’m curious–would it work to add a bit to this recipe, or build a similar recipe including gelatin? I love Fathead dough and all its possibilities as it is, but it’d be fantastic to have it that much closer to traditional dough!

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        March 12, 2019 at 9:57 pm

        Possibly. I haven’t tried.

        Reply
    20. andrea says

      November 18, 2018 at 3:37 pm

      Just attempted for the first time. My dough came out very gooey, I cant even begin to roll it into logs. I have it wrapped in parchment and cooling in the fridge. Any ideas of what maybe went wrong? I used Bob’s Red Mill almond and coconut flour.

      Reply
      • Carolyn says

        November 18, 2018 at 9:59 pm

        I wish I could say. It works for me every time.

        Reply
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