Ingredients
Dough (Fathead Dough):
- 1 1/2 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
- 2 oz (4 Tbsp) cream cheese
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Garlic Butter Topping:
- 3 Tbsp butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
🍯 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven
- Preheat to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Melt Cheese
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine mozzarella and cream cheese.
- Microwave 1 minute, stir, then microwave 30 more seconds until melted.
- Stir until smooth.
3️⃣ Make Dough
- In another bowl, whisk together almond flour, baking powder, garlic powder, and salt.
- Add melted cheese mixture and the egg.
- Mix well with a spatula or your hands (lightly oil your hands if sticky) until a dough forms.
4️⃣ Shape Knots
- Divide dough into 8 equal pieces.
- Roll each into a 6–8 inch rope.
- Tie each rope into a knot and place on the baking sheet.
5️⃣ Bake
- Bake 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
6️⃣ Prepare Garlic Butter
- While knots bake, mix melted butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley.
7️⃣ Brush & Sprinkle
- Remove knots from oven.
- Brush generously with garlic butter.
- Sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
8️⃣ Serve
Enjoy warm!
🌿 Storage
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days.
- Reheat in oven or air fryer to restore crispness.
💡 Tips:
✅ For extra cheesy flavor, sprinkle more mozzarella before baking.
✅ To make them dairy-free, swap mozzarella for dairy-free shreds and use vegan cream cheese, though texture will be a bit different.
