This makes an incredible little 'bagel' but also works as a great base for pizza or as a bread for sandwiches. Tonight for dinner I topped with bacon and avocado. Yum!
Low Carb Bagels
1 1/2 c (heaped a little) almond flour - fine grain, blanched
1 t xanthan gum
1 T baking powder
2 1/2 c shredded mozzarella cheese
2 oz. cream cheese
2 eggs
Egg whites or water for brushing the tops
toppings - dried onion, poppy seed etc.
In a large mixing bowl place the almond flour, xanthan gum and baking powder. Mix by hand or mixer just to blend. Beat the 2 eggs briefly and add them to the bowl. Do not mix.
In a microwave safe bowl place the mozzarella cheese and cream cheese. Microwave until the cheese is melted, stirring once. This can take 2-3 minutes depending on your microwave. Pour the cheese into the bowl of almond flour mixture and eggs. Using a bread dough hook, mix and knead until it forms a dough, scraping down the sides often to help blend. Divide the dough into 8 pieces.
Roll each piece into a short rope and form a circle like a bagel shape. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Brush the dough with the egg white or water. Sprinkle on a favorite topping if you are using. I used poppy seeds and crumbled dehydrated onion. Bake at 400 for approximately 18 minutes. Let cool a few minutes and remove to a wire rack to cool completely (and prevent the bottoms from becoming soggy if left on parchment.)
