For those following a ketogenic or low-carb lifestyle, finding suitable alternatives to traditional wheat flour can be a game-changer. King Arthur Keto Wheat Flour offers a unique option for creating delicious baked goods without the carb overload. This article explores various recipes using keto wheat flour, focusing on the popular King Arthur brand, and provides tips and tricks for successful keto baking.
Sugar-Free Cinnamon Rolls
Satisfy your sweet cravings with this Sugar-Free Cinnamon Rolls Recipe, a delightful treat that won't derail your keto goals. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these fluffy cinnamon rolls are made with a sugar-free dough, reminiscent of the classic Cinnabon recipe. Drizzled with a rich, creamy icing, these rolls are sure to become a beloved favorite.
Ingredients:
- Dough:
- Whole Milk: Helps feed the yeast in the absence of sugar.
- Eggs: Provide moisture and richness and contribute to the overall texture.
- Butter: Enhances the texture and flavor.
- All-Purpose Flour: Creates the authentic bread texture. (Note: a gluten-free all-purpose flour could possibly be substituted, but all-purpose has created the best results.)
- Pink Salt: Enhances flavors while providing essential minerals.
- Monk Fruit Allulose Sweetener: Provides sweetness without aftertaste. (Substitution: Any granulated keto sweetener, though allulose, helps maintain moisture.)
- Active Dry Yeast: Creates a rise and authentic bread flavor.
- Filling:
- Best Brown Sweetener: Creates classic cinnamon roll flavor.
- Ground Cinnamon: Essential for traditional flavor. (Substitution: Use fresh, high-quality cinnamon for best results.)
- Softened Butter: Helps the filling stick and creates a gooey texture.
- Frosting:
- Cream Cheese: Creates rich, tangy frosting.
- Butter: Adds richness and flavor.
- Powdered Sweetener: Ensures smooth, lump-free frosting.
- Pink Salt: Enhances flavors while providing essential minerals.
Instructions:
- Dissolve the yeast in the warm milk in a large bowl.
- Mix in the sweetener, butter, salt, and eggs.
- Add the flour in quarters and mix well. It will get a little stiff, but keep at it until it’s well mixed! If it becomes too difficult to mix, dust your hands with flour and finish mixing by hand.
- Knead the dough into a large ball and return it to the bowl.
- Cover it with a dishcloth and let it rise in a warm place for about an hour, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Roll the dough into a large rectangle (Make sure not to roll it too thin, or it will rip when you roll it up).
- Spread the dough with the softened butter and sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture evenly over it.
- Roll the dough up and cut into 10 rolls (you can discard the two end bits). This will leave you with 8 good-sized rolls.
- Place rolls in a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about thirty minutes.
- Bake rolls in a preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
- While the rolls are baking, beat together the ingredients for the frosting.
Helpful Hint: 💡 To ensure the best rise for your cinnamon rolls, place the covered dough in a warm environment while it rises. You can create a warm spot by turning your oven to the lowest setting for a few minutes, then turning it off and placing the dough inside.
"Dirty Keto" King Arthur Biscuits
These "Dirty Keto" King Arthur Biscuits are a low-carb treat that won't spike your blood sugar like regular biscuits. King Arthur Keto Wheat Flour is high in protein, resulting in a sturdy biscuit perfect as sandwich bread or for dipping into jam without crumbling.
Ingredients:
- King Arthur Keto Wheat Flour
- Baking Powder
- Powdered Erythritol
- Salt
- Butter (frozen)
- Heavy Cream
- Sour Cream
Instructions:
- Place the butter in the freezer for at least 10 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix all dry ingredients together (flour, baking powder, powdered erythritol, and salt).
- Use a grater to grate the butter. If you don't have a grater, just cut the butter into thin slices.
- Mix the shredded butter with the dry ingredients.
- Stir in the heavy cream and sour cream, working the dough just enough for it to combine. You want the ingredients to mix together, but don't want to overwork the dough either.
- Once combined, the dough should be sticky but firm. You should be able to hold the ball of dough in your hand without any parts dripping down (too wet) or falling off (too dry).
- Transfer the dough to a silicon mat, wax paper, or other non-stick surface (spraying the surface with cooking oil may help).
- Dampen your hands with water so they don't get too sticky on this next part. Flatten the dough with your hands until the dough is about 10 in x 10 in (25 cm x 25 cm).
- Lift one side of the dough and fold it over the other side, then lift the top half and fold it over the bottom half.
- Squish down the dough and repeat the folding one more time. Try not to overwork the dough; you want to lightly squish the layers together without squishing the crap out of them.
- Gently flatten the dough so it's ¾ inch (1.5 cm) thick and then use a sharp knife to cut the dough into 9 pieces. If you prefer round biscuits, use a biscuit cutter.
- If you have time, pop the tray into the freezer for a few minutes to cool off before baking. This will help with the texture, but is optional.
- Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown.
Tips for Flaky Biscuits:
- Keep everything cold! Freeze the butter and keep ingredients in the fridge until you need them. This ensures that the butter doesn't start melting ahead of time.
- Prep the night before: Mix the dry ingredients together and keep the bowl in the fridge overnight. You can also grate the butter ahead of time and keep it in the fridge overnight. Just make sure you keep the dry ingredients dry until right before baking.
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve with butter, peanut butter, cream cheese, and/or low-carb jam.
- For low-carb jam, put ¼ cup of berries in the microwave for a minute, or until soft enough to mush with a fork. Then stir in a teaspoon of powdered erythritol (or a few drops of stevia would work as well). If your berries released a lot of liquid, you can add a pinch (no more than ⅛ tsp) of xanthan gum or some chia seeds to thicken it up.
- Serve alongside scrambled eggs and bacon.
- Make gravy for a traditional Biscuits and Gravy breakfast.
- Serve any leftover biscuits alongside a steamy, creamy bowl of Crustless Chicken Pot Pie with Keto Biscuits.
Additional Keto Recipes Using Alternative Flours
While the focus is on keto wheat flour, exploring other keto-friendly flours can broaden your baking horizons.
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Keto Chocolate Bundt Cake: A moist, rich chocolate cake topped with a decadent keto chocolate ganache. This exceptionally bold chocolate cake recipe-without any flour to get in the way of the soft texture and intense chocolatey flavor-will change everything you thought you knew about chocolate cake. Super dense and fudgy, it can be naturally gluten free, dairy free, oil free, and vegan.
- Flourless Chocolate Cake: Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease an 8-inch pan, and line with parchment. Stir all ingredients together very well, then spread into the pan. If needed, use a second sheet of parchment to smooth down. Bake 14 minutes on the center rack (some ovens require more baking time, so continue cooking until firm if needed). Let cool completely before frosting.
Keto Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins: These muffins make a delicious keto breakfast or filling on-the-go snack.
The Best Keto Dinner Rolls 2021: So soft, fluffy, and delicious!
Keto Egg White Bread: This is the best keto egg white bread.
Keto Sweetened Condensed Milk Bread: Soft, fluffy, sticky, sweet, gooey, and delicious!
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Keto 1 Minute Cinnamon Rolls: Soft, gooey, doughy delicious keto cinnamon rolls made in minutes.
Keto Garlic and Cheese Monkey Bread: A savory and satisfying keto bread option.
Keto Nutella Puff Pastry: Indulge in a keto-friendly version of this classic pastry.
Storage and Reheating
Proper storage and reheating methods are essential to maintain the quality and flavor of your keto baked goods.
- At Room Temperature: Store leftover cinnamon rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- In the Freezer: For extended storage, wrap each roll individually in plastic wrap and then place them in a freezer-safe bag or container.
- Microwave: To reheat, place a cinnamon roll on a microwave-safe plate and cover it with a damp paper towel to keep it moist. Microwave for about 15-20 seconds or until warmed through.
- Oven: For a crispier texture, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the cinnamon rolls on a baking sheet and cover them loosely with foil to prevent over-browning.
- Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 300°F (150°C).
Troubleshooting
- Dough doesn’t rise: Ensure that your yeast is fresh and has not expired. Also, make sure the liquid ingredients are warm, not hot, as high temperatures can kill the yeast. If the dough still doesn’t rise, try placing it in a warmer location.
Important Considerations
- Always verify that a recipe fits your specific dietary needs before using it.
- Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only.
- Be mindful of potential errors in recipes and use your common sense when following them.
- Recommended and linked products are not guaranteed to be gluten-free.
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