Keto Garlic Flatbread Recipe: The Ultimate Guide to Delicious Low-Carb Bread

Are you craving garlic bread but trying to stick to a keto diet? This Keto Garlic Flatbread recipe is the answer! It's a delicious, low-carb alternative that will satisfy your cravings without derailing your diet. Pair it with a keto-friendly "pasta" dish, dip it in a keto-friendly sauce, or enjoy it on its own.

Why Keto Garlic Flatbread?

• Satisfies Garlic Bread Cravings: This recipe perfectly mimics the taste and texture of traditional garlic bread, making it a guilt-free pleasure.
• Versatile: Enjoy it as a side dish, appetizer, or snack. It pairs well with various keto-friendly meals and sauces.
• Easy to Make: With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you can whip up this flatbread in no time.
• Keto-Friendly: This recipe is specifically designed for the ketogenic diet, ensuring it's low in carbs and high in healthy fats.
• Gluten-Free and Grain-Free: Perfect for those with gluten sensitivities or following a grain-free diet.
• Customizable: Easily adapt the recipe to your preferences by adding different toppings or using alternative ingredients.

Understanding the Key Ingredients

The secret to a great keto garlic flatbread lies in the ingredients. Here's a breakdown of the essential components:

• Almond Flour: A staple in keto baking, almond flour provides a slightly nutty flavor and a texture similar to traditional flour. It's a fantastic keto-friendly alternative to regular refined wheat flours because it provides the same great benefits as raw almonds, such as helping to reduce cholesterol levels and prevent heart disease. I use superfine almond flour.
• Mozzarella Cheese: This cheese is the base of the "fathead dough," which is commonly used in keto bread recipes. I use pre-shredded bagged mozzarella rather than shredding your own. The anti-caking agents added to pre-shredded cheese are helpful for the bread's texture.
• Cream Cheese: Adds moisture and richness to the dough, creating a soft and pliable texture. You can try using butter or ghee. Sour cream should work, too. If you use sour cream, there's no need to microwave it. Make sure it's at room temperature, and simply stir it into the melted mozzarella.
• Eggs: Help bind the ingredients together and provide structure to the flatbread.
• Garlic: The star of the show! Freshly minced garlic cloves are highly recommended for the best flavor.
• Parmesan Cheese: Adds a salty and savory flavor to the topping, enhancing the overall taste.
• Butter: Provides richness and flavor to the topping, creating a golden-brown crust.
• Spices: Garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and dried parsley enhance the flavor profile of the flatbread.

Recipe 1: Keto Parmesan Garlic Flatbread

This recipe uses almond flour as its base and results in a delicious flatbread with less than 1 net carb per slice!

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups almond flour
• 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 2 large eggs

Topping:

• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• ½ teaspoon dried parsley
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

1. Preheat: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Mix: In a bowl, mix almond flour, mozzarella cheese, and eggs until well combined. It should form a liquidy batter.
3. Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
4. Pour and Spread: Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it out fairly thin.
5. Make Topping: In a small bowl, melt the butter and add garlic salt and dried parsley.
6. Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
7. Add Topping: After the flatbread comes out of the oven, slather the topping all over and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
8. Slice and Serve: Slice into pieces and serve warm.

Tips and Variations:

• Coconut Flour Option: If you want to use coconut flour, the ratio you’ll need is approximately 1:4 coconut to almond flour. So for this recipe, you would need approximately 2 tablespoons of coconut flour.
• Serving Suggestions: Serve with keto-friendly marinara sauce or alongside your favorite keto meal.

Recipe 2: Keto Garlic Flatbread Using Fathead Dough

This recipe utilizes the popular fathead dough technique, resulting in a soft and chewy flatbread.

Dough Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 ounces cream cheese
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons whipping cream
• ⅓ cup coconut flour
• 1 tablespoon Swerve Confectioners (or other keto-friendly sweetener)
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Topping Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a non-stick silicone baking mat.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients: Combine coconut flour, Swerve Confectioners, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl and set aside.
3. Melt Cheese: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine mozzarella cheese and cream cheese. Microwave for 45 seconds on high, then remove and stir. Return to the microwave for another 45 seconds. Remove and stir again until fully combined.
4. Combine Wet and Dry: In a large bowl, combine the eggs, whipping cream, and flour mixture. Then add the cream cheese/cheese mixture and knead with your hands until a dough forms. (If the dough starts to stiffen, microwave again for a few seconds.)
5. Roll Out Dough: Place the dough on your lined baking sheet and roll it out into a rectangle, about 1/3” thick.
6. Bake: Bake for 7 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
7. Make Topping: Combine melted butter, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
8. Add Topping: Brush the topping on top of the bread, coating the entire surface. Evenly sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
9. Bake Again: Return to oven for another 4-5 minutes, until golden brown.
10. Cool and Serve: Cool for a few minutes before cutting into 8 pieces.

Recipe 3: Keto Garlic Bread (Breadsticks)

This recipe creates a keto-friendly garlic bread that closely resembles traditional garlic breadsticks.

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Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups almond flour
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon baking soda (or 2 teaspoons baking powder)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 ounces cream cheese
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Instructions:

1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease a glass or ceramic square 8-inch baking dish with butter.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the almond flour with the Parmesan, baking soda, and garlic powder.
3. Melt Cheese: Place the shredded mozzarella in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Top it with the cream cheese. Microwave for 30 seconds. Stir, then microwave for 40 more seconds. The mixture should be fully melted at this point.
4. Combine Wet and Dry: Stir the almond flour mixture and egg into the melted cheese. Stir with a rubber spatula, then knead with your hands. Work quickly, kneading the dough before it cools and making sure it's uniform. This is a sticky dough - it's not easy to work with. That's normal!
5. Press Dough: Press the dough into the prepared baking dish.
6. Bake: Bake the bread until puffed and golden brown, for about 20 minutes. Start checking on it after 15 minutes.
7. Make Garlic Butter: In the meantime, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley in a small bowl.
8. Add Garlic Butter: Brush the hot bread with the butter mixture.
9. Cool and Serve: Let it slightly cool and firm up in the pan for about 5 minutes. Then, cut it into slices and serve.

Tips and Considerations:

• Freshly Minced Garlic: It's best to use freshly minced garlic cloves.
• Baking Soda Alternative: If you're concerned about a reaction that results in an ammonia smell, use 2 teaspoons of baking powder (gluten-free if needed) instead of baking soda.
• Baking Dish: If you use a square baking dish, you can cut the bread into 10 slices. If you use an oval baking dish, you can get 14 slices.

Recipe 4: Keto Naan Bread

This recipe offers a keto-friendly version of naan bread, a popular flatbread often served with curries and other dishes.

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons yogurt (or cream cheese or coconut cream)
• ⅓ cup almond flour (or any nut flour, except coconut flour)
• 1 large egg
• ½ teaspoon baking powder

Garlic Butter Topping:

• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Mix Cheese Mixture: In a bowl, lightly mix together your cheese, almond flour, and yogurt. Place this bowl in the microwave and melt for 1 minute. Stir the cheese mixture and then microwave again for 30 seconds.
3. Combine Egg Mixture: Mix together the egg and baking powder in a small bowl separate from your cheese mixture. Then fold the egg into the dough with a silicone spatula or spoon until the egg is thoroughly mixed.
4. Divide and Shape: Cut the dough into 10 equal portions and roll each one into a ball. Use your hands to flatten each ball of dough into an oval until it is about 8mm (1/4 inch) thick.
5. Bake: Place each flattened piece onto a baking sheet equally spaced apart. Bake the naan bread on the top rack in the oven for 8-10 minutes until the edges start to become golden.
6. Prepare Garlic Butter: While the naan is baking, mix together the melted butter, garlic powder, and chopped parsley.
7. Add Garlic Butter and Bake Again: Brush each piece of naan with butter and then place back in the oven bake for another 1-2 minutes to golden the top.
8. Serve: Serve warm and enjoy!

Tips and Substitutions:

• Yogurt Alternatives: Cream cheese or coconut cream can be used in place of yogurt if desired.
• Nut Flour Alternatives: Any nut flour can be used in place of almond flour, except coconut flour.
• Parmesan Cheese: Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over your naan after brushing with butter for added flavor.
• Melting Cheese on Stove: The cheese can be melted using your stove. Place the mozzarella cheese, yogurt, and almond flour in a saucepan and melt on LOW heat while continuously stirring to prevent burning. Once the cheese is melted and soft you can remove the pan from the heat and fold in your egg mixture.
• Bubbles: Hint: bubbles may form on your keto naan while it bakes. Pop any bubbles you see with a fork and press it flat.

General Tips for Keto Garlic Flatbread Success

• Use a Silicone Baking Mat: Silicone baking mats are highly recommended as they make clean-up a breeze.
• Don't Overbake: Keep a close eye on the flatbread while it's baking to prevent it from becoming too dry or burnt.
• Work Quickly: When mixing and kneading the dough, try to work quickly, kneading the dough before it cools and making sure it's uniform.
• Adjust Sweetness: If you prefer a sweeter flatbread, add a bit more keto-friendly sweetener to the dough.
• Get Creative with Toppings: Experiment with different herbs, spices, and cheeses to create your own unique flavor combinations.
• Serving Suggestions: Serve with dips like olive oil, marinara sauce, spinach artichoke dip, and pesto sauce.

Common Misconceptions About Flatbread

• Flatbread Should Rise: Some people tend to confuse flatbread with other types of bread that look similar but are slightly thicker and fluffier. Flatbread is truly, well, flat.
• Yeast is Necessary: Another incredibly common misconception is that you need to use yeast in order to make any kind of homemade bread. This is totally false and this very recipe is 100% proof of that.

Storing and Reheating

• Leftovers: Once completely cool, you can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
• Freezing: This bread also freezes well. You can freeze the cooled slices in freezer bags, separating layers with wax paper.
• Reheating: Gently microwave them for 5 seconds per slice to reheat. When gently reheated, the leftovers are as good as the freshly baked bread.

Serving Suggestions

• Appetizer: This bread makes a great appetizer. When hosting a dinner party, bring out a platter for people to munch on while sipping their cocktails.
• Side Dish: Well, with that in mind, today you’re going to see just how well this flatbread pairs with your other recipes.
• Curries and Stews: This dish is absolutely lovely when served with curries or stews. I highly recommend this keto lamb curry, Slow Cooker Beef Rendang, and my Pumpkin and Coconut Soup. Don’t forget to make a side of fluffy curry cauliflower rice too!
• Dips: Serve with dips, including olive oil, marinara sauce, spinach artichoke dip, and pesto sauce.

Can You Eat Curries When On a Keto Diet?

Most curry sauces contain added sugars and unnecessary carbs. You can make your own homemade keto curries such as keto chicken curry with pumpkin, keto curry beef bowl (ground beef curry), or keto chicken kebabs. The new recipe uses roasted cauliflower, but you’d never know it!

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