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    Home » Recipes » Low-Carb Bread and Cracker Recipes

    Soft Keto Mozzarella Dough Bagels (2.4g Net Carbs)

    Published: Apr 24, 2020· Modified: Jul 26, 2022· By Libby Jenkinson May contain affiliate links.

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    The ultimate EASY recipe for KETO mozzarella dough bagels.
    The ultimate EASY recipe for KETO mozzarella dough bagels.
    Baked mozzarella dough bagel sliced and filled with salad and ham

    It can be hard to give up bread, but with delicious keto mozzarella dough bagels, you don't have to.

    Only 2.4g net carbs per bagel and are delicious toasted with salmon, avocado, and cream cheese.

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    • More mozzarella dough recipes
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    Is bread keto?

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    Quick and easy keto mozzarella dough bagels

    No, most traditional bread is not keto because they are made for wheat flour, all-purpose flour, or gluten-free flour and are high in starch and carbohydrates.

    If you are new to low-carb or keto, you may think you have to give up bread – including bagels – forever!

    Luckily there are plenty of low-carb and keto bread recipes you can enjoy. All are low-carb, grain-free, and naturally gluten-free.

    They are made with simple pantry and fridge ingredients, and you will discover just how filling and delicious they are.

    What is mozzarella dough?

    Baked mozzarella dough bagel sliced and filled with salad and ham

    Mozzarella dough is often called fathead dough or keto dough. It is the easiest keto dough and is made with 4 simple ingredients and can be used in a variety of recipes.

    The wonderful thing about this keto almond flour dough is that its ingredients, (mozzarella, cream cheese, egg, and almond or coconut flour) are naturally free of grain and wheat – making it perfectly low-carb and keto!

    And if you learn how easy it is to make mozzarella dough, you can make an entire library of keto fat head recipes.

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    How to make mozzarella dough

    You may want to watch the supreme guide to making fat head dough even without a microwave. Can be made with almond flour or coconut flour PLUS 16 keto recipes to use it.

    Making keto dough is a simple process, but there is a couple of top tips I need to give you.

    1: Do not heat the cheeses too much, or the dough will become sticky and difficult to handle. If this happens, simply pop it in the fridge for a minute, and it will firm up nicely again.

    2: You must use parchment paper, not baking paper. And if for some reason you do find the dough sticks, use wet hands to slowly peel the paper away from the dough ACROSS the dough not UPWARDS.

    Ingredients

    ingredients for keto bagels

    All quantities, ingredients, and instructions are in the recipe card below.

    You only need a few simple low-carb ingredients to make keto bagels. You probably have them already.

    • Pre shredded/grated cheese mozzarella
    • Almond meal/flour *see recipe notes below
    • Cream cheese full fat
    • Egg - medium
    • Baking powder

    Instructions

    If you have never made mozzarella dough before, you may want to read the beginner's guide to mozzarella dough (fat had dough). It will show you everything you need to know and the top recipes that use this versatile keto dough.

    There are even tips showing you how to make it with almond flour or coconut flour and even if you don't have a microwave.

    A bowl of shredded cheese
    Add cheese, almond flour and cream cheese
    A bowl of shredded cheese, almond flour and cream cheese
    Mix then microwave (or heat in a pan)
    A bowl of mozzarella dough
    Mix until smooth
    A bowl of mozzarella bagel dough being mixed
    Add egg and baking powder
    Mozzarella bagel dough resting
    Mix again until soft and pillowy
    A bowl of mozzarella bagel dough being shaped into circles
    Divide into 6 balls and shape the bagels
    Mozzarella bagel dough shaped and sprinkled with sesame seeds
    Sprinkle with sesame seeds
    Baked mozzarella bagels on a baking tray
    Bake until golden
    A stack of baked mozzarella bagels
    Enjoy!

    Keto bagels

    A close up of sliced bagels

    Bagels have been around since the 17th century and have since then spread across the world especially where there are thriving Jewish communities. People became so enamoured by its dense, chewy, and doughy interior that they are now made in a variety of ways to suit different tastes.

    Keto bagels are the perfect healthy lunch box filler for hungry children. These delicious keto bagels are naturally gluten-free and will keep blood sugars and concentration stable without the highs and lows that a high-carb lunch might do.

    No more stodgy bread and wheat, keto bagels are simply the yummiest naturally gluten-free bread there is.

    Baked bagels sliced and filled with ham and salad

    More mozzarella dough recipes

    Once you learn how easy it is to make keto mozzarella dough, just look at all the different ways you can use it. Breadsticks, crackers, and calzones.

    So, the next time you and your family are having a hankering for your signature low-carb bagel treat, break out these simple ingredients!

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    Keto Mozzarella Dough Bagels Recipe

     Incredible mozzarella dough keto bagels. Perfect for salmon and cream cheese.
    Servings: 6
    NET carbs: 2.4g
    Author: Libby Jenkinson
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes
    Category: Bread. Coconut Flour Recipes. Lunch boxes
    Diet: Diabetic. Gluten Free
    Gluten Free. Grain free. Keto. LCHF. Low Carb. No Sugars. Wheat Free
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    Ingredients

    • 170 g (1 ¾ cup) shredded/grated cheese mozzarella
    • 85 g (¾ cup) almond meal/flour *see recipe notes below
    • 2 tablespoon cream cheese full fat
    • 1 eggs - medium
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • +/- salt and pepper to taste

    Equipment

    • Mixing bowls
    • Baking sheets - non stick

    Instructions

    • Mix the shredded/grated cheese, almond flour/meal and cream cheese in a microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute.
    • Stir then microwave on HIGH for another 30 seconds.
    • Add the egg, baking powder, salt, and any other flavourings, mix gently.
    • Divide the dough into 6 equal portions. Roll into balls then into cylinder shapes as shown in the video.
    • Fold the ends of the cylinder shapes in a circle and squeeze the two ends together to form a bagel shape.
    • Place on a baking tray and sprinkle with sesame seeds.Bake at 220C/425F for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
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    Notes

    Mozzarella dough can also be made by replacing the almond meal/flour with ¼ cup (4 tbsp) coconut flour.

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    Nutrition Facts
    Keto Mozzarella Dough Bagels Recipe
    Serving Size
     
    1 bagel
    Amount per Serving
    NET carbs
     
    2.4
    g
    Total Carbohydrates
     
    3.9
    g
    1
    %
    Fiber
     
    1.5
    g
    6
    %
    Sugar
     
    0.8
    g
    1
    %
    Protein
     
    11.3
    g
    23
    %
    Fat
     
    18.8
    g
    29
    %
    Sodium
     
    202.7
    mg
    9
    %
    Potassium
     
    113
    mg
    3
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    389.3
    IU
    8
    %
    Vitamin B1
     
    0.1
    mg
    7
    %
    Vitamin B6
     
    0.1
    mg
    5
    %
    Vitamin B12
     
    0.3
    µg
    5
    %
    Vitamin D
     
    0.3
    µg
    2
    %
    Vitamin E
     
    0.2
    mg
    1
    %
    Vitamin K
     
    1
    µg
    1
    %
    Calcium
     
    272.2
    mg
    27
    %
    Folate
     
    9.1
    µg
    2
    %
    Iron
     
    0.9
    mg
    5
    %
    Magnesium
     
    9.5
    mg
    2
    %
    Selenium
     
    6.3
    µg
    9
    %
    Zinc
     
    1
    mg
    7
    %
    % Daily Value*
    -
    Calories
    222.1
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    Comments

    1. Shadi

      February 08, 2019 at 5:04 pm

      Hi,
      Thanks for the recipe but are sure the amounts are correct for 6 servings?
      I barely could get 4 out of them. Also, with 425 F even 7 minutes was too much.
      Am I missing something?

      Reply
      • Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com

        February 08, 2019 at 6:24 pm

        Yes, it makes 6 regular bagels, not super-sized one 🙂 Our serving sizes have been skewed by the sizes that are now served at restaurants and cafes. They are 30% biger then they were even 15 years ago.

        Reply
        • Wendy S

          February 25, 2019 at 2:40 am

          You are right about that! I made six and substituted oat fibre for the coconut as I was out. They are delicious.

          Reply
    2. Carla Van Dyke

      February 03, 2019 at 6:15 am

      How can coconut flour be keto. The package I have says there are 9 grams of net carbs per 1/4 cup?

      Reply
      • Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com

        February 04, 2019 at 11:32 am

        You might want to read this article. The Ultimate Guide To Coconut Flour vs Almond Flour. Coconut flour recipes require so little, the result is keto.

        Reply
      • Charlotte

        March 14, 2020 at 5:13 am

        The whole recipe calls for 1/4 cup coconut flour. Thats not bad for 6 bagels. That means the coconut flour contributes 9g to the WHOLE recipe. Thats good.

        Reply
    3. Bridget Brecheen

      January 30, 2019 at 2:20 am

      So, I just got done mixing up a batch of these. These are my thoughts. I don’t use pre-shredded cheese because they typically coat it with potato starch which is not keto. I used fresh mozzarella that I chopped up and followed all the other directions, but the dough was so wet there was no forming it. so I had to add about a half a cup more of almond flour just to get it where it wasn’t falling all over the place. Even then the dough was so sticky and wet it just stuck to my hands. So, I just made a blob on the cookie sheet and put a hole in the center as there was no forming it. We shall see how it goes.

      Reply
      • Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com

        January 30, 2019 at 10:37 am

        You really need to follow the recipe as it was developed and use pre-shredded mozzarella, the other type will not work (as you discovered - whoops). Yes, many pre-shredded kinds of cheese contain starches to stop the cheese from clumping, but many others don't. The one I buy only has 0.1% carbs and so is keto - yay!

        Reply
      • Barbara Kelly

        February 15, 2019 at 8:14 am

        I use fresh Mozza too and I found that this tips help. I throw the dough in the fridge for about 30 minutes to firm up. It's not as sticky then. I also then kneed the dough using just some avocado oil on my hands. Much more manageable this way.

        Reply
      • Kathy

        February 21, 2019 at 11:17 am

        Yes, the egg turns it into a sticky, wet mess.

        Reply
        • Christine Moore

          April 01, 2019 at 9:56 am

          In the video your bagels look dryer than mine turned out. Mine were a "wet sticky mess". Any suggestions?

          Reply
          • Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com

            April 01, 2019 at 12:51 pm

            Some mozzarella brands are wetter than others, and fresh mozzarella is not recommended as it is so wet. I use pre-shredded mozzarella, it turns out perfectly every time. Hope that helps 🙂

            Reply
        • Nick

          February 27, 2020 at 6:19 pm

          You just have to keep working it. It will come together at the end.

          Reply
      • Sam

        June 05, 2019 at 3:09 am

        I used a similar recipe and had the same issue with it being sticky. They recommendation was to freeze it for 30 minutes. That made it much easier to work with. Just had to be quick as it does warm in your hands and feet sticky again.

        Reply
    4. Chris

      January 28, 2019 at 9:46 am

      Can you use a donut pan?

      Reply
      • Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com

        January 30, 2019 at 10:31 am

        A doughnut pan is more suited to a batter that you pour and it will take the shape of a doughnut. Mozzarella dough needs to be rolled out then formed into a circle to make the shape of a bagel.

        Reply
        • Carole Dennis

          May 14, 2019 at 11:53 am

          I use donut pan all the time..just stretch dougj around circle

          Reply
    5. Lisa

      January 25, 2019 at 9:53 am

      Is it the same recipe but no baking powder for the pizza dough?

      Bagels are amazing!

      Reply
      • Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com

        January 25, 2019 at 2:11 pm

        Yes, by adding a little baking powder to the dough, makes it rise for a bagel. We don't want it in the pizza dough so it stays thin and crispy (or you could add it if you want a fluffy soft pizza crust).

        Reply
    6. Chantel Latter

      January 21, 2019 at 11:44 am

      Any suggestions to replace the egg(allergy) we bake the dough without egg for pizza bases which turns out great - but will baking powder without egg be enough to get a rise for a bagel or bun??

      Reply
      • Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com

        January 21, 2019 at 8:42 pm

        I have successfully made the mozzarella dough pizza base without an egg also, but I'm unsure how the bagels would rise without the egg. The baking powder would have some effect on the dough being able to rise, but not as much as per photo.

        Reply
        • Lisa

          January 27, 2019 at 11:48 am

          Make sure you use double acting baking powder(rises twice 1st with liquid acid and 2nd with heat) Try adding a little apple cider vinegar or sour cream(acid) to the batter

          Reply
    7. Kyle

      January 20, 2019 at 4:57 am

      4 stars
      I added a teaspoon of garlic powder and sprinkled white sesame seeds on top, yum.

      Reply
    8. Keto-girl

      January 18, 2019 at 10:40 am

      I thought why bot try cheddar? Fail! Lol in sure they will still taste good!

      Reply
    9. Janet Barker

      December 10, 2018 at 7:01 am

      These are so good. I even used Neufchâtel cheese which was a little nervous about, but I added 1/2 tsp gluten free xantham gum. Wonderful.

      Reply
    10. Christa Lundrigan

      September 02, 2018 at 2:52 pm

      Can these be frozen for future use?

      Reply
      • Mary

        October 23, 2018 at 3:59 am

        Mine didn’t rise - could that be because I used light mozzarella? They are otherwise very delicious

        Reply
      • Me

        January 21, 2019 at 8:46 am

        I did frozen it! And worked, after going to the foster they tasted like fresh!

        Reply
    11. Myrna

      August 16, 2018 at 8:37 am

      My 4 year old grandson and myself made them. We used a large egg. It turned out wonderful. We are going to actually try to make this recipe into pizza crust tonight for supper.

      Reply
    12. Becky

      August 10, 2018 at 3:02 am

      I have these baking now, but after entering the recipe into my app, it says 5 net carbs per serving. My cheese is showing 11 carbs, is that because I’m using preshredded? Would I be better off shredding my own, or using fresh? 5 carbs is still better than a regular bagel, but 2.6 sounds much better ?

      Reply
      • Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com

        August 10, 2018 at 4:56 pm

        It sounds like your pre-shredded cheese has fillers/flours. Yes, it's best to shred/grate your own, but many people won't even look at a recipe if I ask them to do that ( 😉 ). Next time you're buying cheese, take a look at the labels, each brand of shredded cheese can vary incredibly. Once you find a good brand, stick with it! Enjoy, these bagels are the best 🙂

        Reply
      • Mindy

        September 07, 2018 at 6:17 am

        It could be the brand you’re using as well. My cheese is 1g carbs per serving (1/4 cup) so this recipe would be approx 3g carbs (cheese alone clearly)

        Reply
    13. Janet Paula

      August 04, 2018 at 4:00 am

      What to do if I do not have a micro. Thanks.

      Reply
      • Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com

        August 06, 2018 at 1:42 pm

        You can heat/melt the cheeses together in a saucepan gently on the stove/hob.

        Reply
    14. SHANNON BLANCO

      August 01, 2018 at 6:19 am

      After baked, do you need to refrigerate them or can they stay out in a storage container?

      Reply
      • Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com

        August 06, 2018 at 1:56 pm

        I keep mine in the fridge in an airtight container in the summer, and in the pantry, in the winter. The mozzarella dough bagels are so high in dairy, they need to be kept somewhere cool (but airtight) to remain fresh.

        Reply
    15. Jay

      July 27, 2018 at 3:17 pm

      Just finished my first batch, look good, I added cinnamon, 1tbs, think it needs more, overall I think they came out really good and I can now start eating bagels again. Thinking about next time using flavored cream cheese instead of regular.

      Reply
      • Kat

        September 23, 2018 at 8:29 pm

        Just be sure to check carbs on flavored cream cheese, as these can be higher in carbs due to added sugars.

        Reply
    16. Carol

      July 27, 2018 at 5:48 am

      I don't have a scale for food. Could someone tell me the measurements for the mozzarella cheese and almond meal?

      Reply
      • Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com

        July 30, 2018 at 1:05 pm

        There are conversion buttons below each recipe. You can swap between cups or weight (grams) whichever you prefer to cook by. You can even dial up how many servings you wish to make, try it out. The recipe magically calculates all the ingredients for you - yay!

        Reply
      • Chris

        August 02, 2018 at 12:51 am

        1 & 3/4 cup mozzarella. 3/4 Almond Flour

        Reply
    17. Christy

      July 24, 2018 at 11:55 pm

      This was REALLY easy and quick to make and fulfilled my carb craving. Mix gently and don't over do it. My dough didn't come out sticky at all. My husband was amazed that I made my own bagels on a Saturday morning.

      Reply
    18. Wendy

      July 24, 2018 at 10:09 am

      Why can I not see the cooking video? I cannot find the referenced video on any recipe. Am I just overlooking it?

      Reply
      • Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com

        July 24, 2018 at 10:59 am

        It's sitting just above the recipe 🙂

        Reply
        • Brett

          July 29, 2018 at 5:26 am

          I can't see it either, I'm sorry, older guy and very NOT tech savvy! Could you maybe put a button that says "HEY! Here's the video!!"?? LOL

          Reply
          • Invertex

            August 04, 2018 at 12:46 am

            It would seem the video does not show if you have your AdBlocker turned on for this website. Disabling it showed the video for me.

            Reply
    19. Patricia

      July 02, 2018 at 5:52 am

      just make them . They came out good not that cheesy flavor thank good!! I use a large egg but took some of it out with a paper towel . They are good thank you , I miss having bagels

      Reply
    20. Tiffanylryan

      June 25, 2018 at 7:46 am

      After 10 minutes in the oven they started to get really dark on top but we're still a little gooey in the middle. Should be using the convection?

      Reply
    21. amber

      June 19, 2018 at 8:26 am

      I tried to make this but i screwed up somehow i did exactly the recipie but they didnt really rize much at all and were like hard and dense nothing like the photo.

      Reply
      • Kate Wagner

        June 22, 2018 at 9:03 pm

        Mine too ?

        Reply
    22. Tanya

      June 18, 2018 at 4:30 am

      I just made these, and they are great! I just started a low carb eating plan, and these are a great substitute without the carb. I can't wait to try the other recipes!

      Reply
    23. Anastasia

      June 14, 2018 at 3:45 pm

      Any chance there is a fat-head recipe out there without almond flour/meal? I’m allergic to almonds and have been unable to find a decent substitute.

      Reply
      • Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com

        June 15, 2018 at 12:12 pm

        YES!!!!! In all my Fat Head recipes there is a recipe note at the end, explaining how to substitute almond flour for coconut flour instead. I have had so many people contact me asking for nut free recipes, I am making more and more with coconut flour, or at the very least, conversions using both 🙂

        Reply
      • Cyndi

        July 05, 2018 at 11:40 am

        Did you try coconut flour?

        Reply
      • Kristy

        July 19, 2018 at 9:37 am

        It says too can substitute the almond flour with coconut flour ?

        Reply
    24. Tammy Hall

      June 10, 2018 at 12:04 pm

      Must have made error somewhere along the way. Mine turned out small and only 5, then very flat?

      Reply
      • Sheri

        August 04, 2018 at 5:16 am

        Mine did the same thing but were still good. Next time I think I will double the recipe and see if that helps.

        Reply
    25. Fatima

      June 06, 2018 at 7:11 am

      Same thing happened to me actually they looked perfect out the oven but an hour after they went completely flat. Still delicious but would rather if they had the shape of bagel after.

      Reply
      • Terri Larimore

        June 18, 2018 at 9:04 am

        I doubled the recipe so the bagel could be a "normal" size and yes they did flatten out a little but they still taste great.

        Reply
    26. Holly

      May 23, 2018 at 4:40 am

      Just curious if boiling like a tradition bagel might be possible before the bake? I might try it and see what happens..

      Reply
      • Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com

        May 23, 2018 at 9:59 am

        Ooooh, please come back and let me know how that works.

        Reply
    27. Elizabeth

      May 07, 2018 at 9:03 am

      It looked like the dough was coming along nicely, however once i added the egg it got super gooey and it would not mold at all into any shape. It was just a big mess in my hands. Any tips? I followed the directions exactly so I'm confused as to why it turned out this way. Any help is much appreciated...thanks!

      Reply
      • Kace

        May 10, 2018 at 7:36 am

        Same thing happened to me! It was so tacky that a lot of it was wasted getting stuck to my hands. I couldn't get it to roll out well either, so they look like mini-bagels.

        Reply
        • Gina Vertuccio

          May 26, 2018 at 11:18 am

          This was kind of a disaster and I did everything step by step. No ingredients had gone past their date or anything... I had to add about a tablespoon or more of more almond flour to get them to be rollable and even then just got 4 mini bagels.

          Reply
        • Shay

          May 30, 2018 at 6:48 am

          I have the tacky problem every time I make these. I just coat my hands with avocado or coconut oil first and it solves the problem. 🙂

          Reply
      • Barry

        May 19, 2018 at 7:48 am

        The recipe calls for 1 med egg. I use large or xlarge eggs so ive had same problem. I just added more almond flour till it was malleable.
        Hope this helps!

        Reply
        • Emily

          June 07, 2018 at 2:58 am

          Wow, a medium egg! Who even uses medium eggs?? Thanks for noticing, that makes so much sense now!

          Reply
      • Sarah

        June 25, 2018 at 2:54 am

        You have to wet your hands when rolling each bagel. They don't really roll, I just kind of pulled them into a tube shape then made a circle. They did go flat out of the oven, but they taste great. The recipe made 4 good sized "bagels"

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        • Linda Lewis

          November 09, 2018 at 12:46 pm

          I make a ball and poke a hole in the middle with my thumb. Much easier than the log method!

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    28. Martha

      May 01, 2018 at 11:33 am

      I wanted to try a Cinnamon Bagel. How much cinnamon can i use? For the topping going to make icing!

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      • Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com

        May 01, 2018 at 5:04 pm

        Gosh, that is another recipe entirely. I would add sweetener to taste and cinnamon, but I would have to experiment with the quantities to make it perfect, alternatively try my cinnamon Chelsea buns.

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    29. JESS

      April 26, 2018 at 1:08 am

      I made these this morning and they turned out to be delicious. Simple and quick to assemble.

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      • Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com

        April 26, 2018 at 9:02 am

        Jess that's awesome. I'm glad you loved it. Pretty darn yummy huh?

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    30. Julie

      April 22, 2018 at 4:26 am

      These are truly wonderful! Thank you for sharing this recipe. My husband is so happy he can eat breakfast sandwiches again! He's like, you know you will be making these all the time right?

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      • Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com

        April 23, 2018 at 2:55 pm

        Whoops - I think I may have just created a daily job for you now. 😉

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    31. Jenny

      April 19, 2018 at 4:39 am

      I've been making these for a few years. I usually make large pretzels and top with an "everything" mix. I always add 1 tsp of xanthen gum to it for better texture. I've never used baking powder. I'm going to try a variation with both and see how that works. I love the bagel shape idea!

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    32. Andrea

      April 16, 2018 at 10:47 pm

      Any idea how much sunflower seed meal to use? My family is allergic to nuts and we didn’t like the coconut flour!

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      • Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com

        April 17, 2018 at 12:10 pm

        I would try a 1:1 swap. Then you may wish to add more meal if it is the dough is too sticky/damp or add a little liquid if it is dry (perhaps more cream cheese).

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    33. lazymeiz

      April 16, 2018 at 5:30 am

      Can you use fresh mozz?

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    34. Cindy

      April 10, 2018 at 9:07 pm

      For how long can you storage the bagels?

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      • Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com

        April 11, 2018 at 10:54 am

        I would keep them for up to 3 days. In the summer months, I would keep them in a airtight container in the fridge because of the high dairy content.

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        • Joyce

          July 26, 2018 at 11:27 am

          Can the bagels be frozen after you bake them?

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          • Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com

            July 26, 2018 at 12:11 pm

            They are best fresh, but yes they can be frozen then best toasted - yum.

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        • Jaye Fisher

          February 09, 2019 at 7:22 am

          5 stars
          These are sooooooo tasty!!!!!! I was skeptical, but they worked beautifully. Do you know if I could freeze these? Thank you so much for sharing x

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          • Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com

            February 09, 2019 at 10:46 am

            I'm so glad you loved them Jaye, and yes they freeze well. Pop them in an airtight container in the freezer.

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    35. Seipua Ieremia

      April 09, 2018 at 11:12 pm

      My fat head dough tends to somewhat 'melt' and go flat...ie it melts off my sausage rolls and my cinnabons went flat as pancakes. Any idea what I'm doing wrong? Love you recipes! Thank u for sharing

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    36. Mar

      April 06, 2018 at 9:40 am

      Looks yummy! You think you can freeze it?

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      • Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com

        April 06, 2018 at 10:54 am

        Yes after they are cooked. I don't advise to freeze the raw dough.

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    37. Je

      April 06, 2018 at 3:53 am

      Mine haven’t risen at all, I followed the recipe and they are tiny! 🙁 very disappointed ?

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      • Ann

        April 09, 2018 at 6:57 am

        Two possibilities: your baking powder is old or you put it in too early. Tins of baking powder should be dated when opened and pitched after 6 months. Also don’t put it in for the microwave/cheese melting step. Baking powder acrivates with heat and moisture. If you add too early you’ll lose a good bit of rise.

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    38. Stephanie

      April 04, 2018 at 6:00 am

      I don't have the enzyme to digest fat well. Can these be made with low fat mozz and cream cheese?

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      • Denise

        June 14, 2018 at 4:18 pm

        Hasn’t your doctor prescribed digestive enzymes? If you take lipase when you eat fat you will digest it just fine. You can buy them over the counter. I take a combination of enzymes with a probiotic. I used to have digestive difficulties, and I’m not sure which of my enzymes are deficient. I now can eat anything and feel great.

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    39. Michelle

      April 03, 2018 at 3:47 am

      Do you have a recipe to make low carb noodles? I want to make korean ttebbokki ( thick rice noodle-rectangular—way thicker than Shirataki, etc) but want to avoid rice. Going to try the bagel recipe today! Thanks!

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      • Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com

        April 04, 2018 at 1:40 pm

        Sorry, no. I generally use zoodles.

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    40. Ruber

      March 29, 2018 at 2:43 pm

      If we don’t have a microwave, how can I make bagels ?

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      • Libby www.ditchthecarbs.com

        March 30, 2018 at 9:04 am

        You can gently heat them together on the stove top.

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      • TDM

        April 06, 2018 at 10:33 am

        I make mozzarella dough in a homemade double-boiler. I put the cheeses into glass bowl on top of a saucepan with simmering water.

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