This easy keto dough recipe is the best low carb dough I’ve ever made. Super versatile, it can be used in both sweet and savory keto recipes.
I’ve already posted this easy keto dough recipe here within the Cheesy Spinach Calzone, and Pumpkin Prosciutto Pizza recipes but I wanted to give it a post of its own so that I can link to it in future recipes rather than cluttering up the recipe card with the instructions for this dough every time.
I also thought it might be nice to include some tips for getting the best out of this easy keto dough, so that if you’re a first timer you’ll be able to get it right without any hiccups.
The primary difference between my easy keto dough and other keto dough recipes like fathead, is the inclusion of psyllium husk powder. It gives the end result a stretchy, chewy texture that is more like real bread than the typical fathead dough made with just butter, cheese, egg, and almond flour.
I also use whole milk mozzarella instead of part skim, which gives it a better mouthfeel in my opinion.
If you don’t have the psyllium husk powder, you can omit it or replace it with 1/2 the amount of xanthan gum which will give a similar result – though not as good in my opinion.
TIPS FOR MAKING EASY KETO DOUGH
After the cheese is melted and mixed, be sure to layer the additional ingredients in the order of almond flour, psyllium husk powder (sprinkled, not dumped) and the egg added last. If you drop the egg in first, it can start to cook and curdle on the hot cheese – the almond flour insulates it from the heat in those first few seconds.
After stirring with a spoon, knead the keto dough by hand for about 2 minutes to make sure that all the flour is fully incorporated into a smooth dough. Otherwise you can have clumps of hard flour and long strands of unmixed cheese in your finished dough.
This easy keto dough is very easy and forgiving to work with, but as it cools and dries out it can start to crack and break rather than stretch. Keep it covered when not working with it to avoid drying out. If it cools it will still work, it will just be a little tougher to manipulate – but no matter what don’t return it to the microwave to reheat it, because the eggs will cook and it will turn into a solid chunk.
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Easy Keto Dough – Low Carb
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 7 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: keto baking
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This easy keto dough recipe is the best low carb dough I’ve ever made. Super versatile, this keto dough can be used in both sweet and savory recipes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- 3 ounces cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups superfine blanched almond flour
- 1 teaspoon psyllium husk powder
- 1Â large egg
Instructions
- Place the shredded mozzarella cheese and cream cheese in a microwave safe bowl.
- Microwave, uncovered, on high, for 1 – 2 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted.
- Remove from the microwave and stir with a spatula until the cheeses are combined.
- Add the almond flour, psyllium husk powder (sprinkle don’t dump), and egg to the cheese mixture.
- Stir well with the spatula or a fork, until a stiff dough is formed.
- Knead the dough by hand for 2 – 3 minutes, to ensure all of the ingredients are fully mixed and the dough has a smooth consistency.
- Cover with a cloth or plastic until ready to use.
- Don’t reheat!
Notes
Approximate net carbs per serving = 4g.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6th recipe
- Calories: 326 calories
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
Keywords: easy keto dough, mozzarella dough, fathead dough, low carb dough
Vickie says
I try to make things both my keto hubby and I can eat and enjoy and your crab rangoon recipe sounded so good until I got to this part of the recipe; I’m allergic to eggs. Is the egg essential? Do you have a suggestion for an alternative?
Thank you
Mellissa Sevigny says
The egg is what keeps it from falling apart, so I’m not sure you can leave it out and still have good results.
Jamie Peigler says
Did I miss the part where you put it in the oven and bake it or is it not supposed to be baked?
Mellissa Sevigny says
This isn’t a bread recipe, it’s a dough recipe that can be used to make all sorts of things. How you cook it will depend on the way it’s being used – all of my recipes using it include cooking instructions tailored to the specific recipe. If you’re looking for a bread recipe, I recommend my famous keto HOP bread.
Stephanie says
I’ve made the Stromboli and the cheesy spinach calzone and I’ve used this dough to make crackers. This is the best keto dough I’ve tried. I even used it to make ‘hot pockets’. Love this recipe. Will make it this again and again.
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Mellissa Sevigny says
Thanks so much Stephanie!
Marianne Fasciano says
Will xanthan gum give the dough a similar texture instead of husk powder? Only asking bc I already have it on hand. Thanks!
Mellissa Sevigny says
Sorry no, it won’t work the same at all.
Lisa says
Can we substitute oat fiber for psyllium husk?
KatLot says
Yum! I added a touch of chili oil, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper to the almond flour mix. Gave a little bit extra zing/ flavour and topped as a ‘pizza’ with ham cheese and ground beef. Oh so good. Had to ration my husband and myself! I have tried other versions of this dough but this came out the best. Thank you
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Alyce S Kremer says
What bread making directions do you recommend for this dough? Can it be baked like fathead buns? Same times and all?
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Violet says
Is there any way to make this without a microwave?
Mellissa Sevigny says
You could melt it together over low heat on the stovetop I suppose!
Salwa Azar says
If i don’t have Psyllium Husk, can i skip it or is it essential?
Mellissa Sevigny says
The dough will be more stretchy and authentic with it, but you can omit it and it will be firmer and a little more crumbly.
micheele says
Where can I find psyllium husk
Scott says
Can you freeze it for later?
Laura says
Health food store. It is the main ingredient in fiber therapies like Metamucil, but all natural. Maybe this bread will keep us regular too!!!😉
Flip says
Can this be frozen?
Mellissa Sevigny says
Not sure, theoretically yes but I haven’t experimented with that yet. Let us know if you try it and how it works out!
PC says
Hi there! Love your work! Tryed the lemon curd and is fantastic. Im half italian so lemon i sooo important to mee :D
Sorry to ask but, the final product of this dough is a bread with only 3 grams of carbs? 7 grams carb minus 3 grams of fiber as in your nutition table…?
PC says
Im also good in math but not with qwerty keyboards :D
4 grams. 7-3=4
Mellissa Sevigny says
In the notes it does say that the net carbs are 4 grams, not sure where you saw that I said it was 3? If I did let me know so I can fix that but so far I can’t find anything. Thanks!
Maria Rodrigues says
Can this be made diary free? Have you any suggestions?
Kay says
Can this dough be baked in a loaf and used for sandwiches?
Mellissa Sevigny says
I’m not sure that’s practical as is, but I’m doing further experimenting with it to come up with a legit sandwich bread that isn’t a ton of carbs and has a good texture.
Carolyn says
Love love love the flavor, but I think I did something wrong as my dough was soggy.
I fried it then sprinkled a little fake sugar and cinnamon. It was great. But I’m disappointed it was not the right texture
Any suggestions of what I screwed up?
Btw. Also love your book. It’s my bible. Thanks
★★★★★
Lala says
How long and at what degree should this be left baking? I could see that in the instructions. Thanks
Mellissa Sevigny says
The time and temperature depends on how you’re using the dough. Thinner applications can go as high as 400 like in the calzone, while a thicker dough with a longer bake time would be about 375 degrees and again it depends on if you’re making it as pizza or something else as to how long you’d bake it.
Jan Cotton says
How long do we bake these? I’m baking rolls now. No instructions on time.
Daniel Nixon says
Can the dough be fried? I was thinking of using it to make donut holes.
Mellissa Sevigny says
Yes!
MaryM says
Can you use coconut flour? Nut allergy! :(
Mellissa Sevigny says
Sugar free mom has a dough using coconut flour – I’d try hers since it’s tested!
Patricia says
I’ve been using xanthan gum with my fathead recipes, but your recipe looks to be better . QUESTION? Can you tell which brand of Psyllium Husk Powder you use? It appears so “white” on your photo and mine is much darker and the end product turns out darker or even green at times? UGH. THANK YOU.
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Mellissa Sevigny says
I use Healthworks and it’s very white and doesn’t discolor in the dough at all.
Tatiana says
This is the dough that was used in the calzone. That turned out great. Even my mom liked it. She usually won’t eat keto food.
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