In the heart of New York City, where the skyline stretches towards the heavens and the streets pulse with the dreams of its inhabitants, there was a bakery known as “Keto Delights.” Owned by Sofia, a visionary baker with a passion for keto cuisine, Keto Delights was a haven for those seeking the comfort of classic city treats without compromising their dietary commitments.
Inspired by the iconic New York-style pretzels that vendors sold on bustling street corners, Sofia set out to recreate this beloved snack for the keto community. She dreamed of crafting a pretzel that maintained the chewy texture and distinctive taste of its traditional counterpart, yet was entirely keto-friendly. Thus, the journey to create the Completely Keto NY Style Pretzels – Salty or Sweet began.
Sofia started with a base of mozzarella cheese and almond flour, ingeniously using the cheese’s stretchy quality to mimic the doughy consistency of classic pretzel dough. To this, she added cream cheese for richness and eggs to bind the mixture, forming a dough that was both pliable and delicious.
For the salty pretzels, Sofia sprinkled pretzel salt generously over the twisted dough before baking, ensuring each bite carried the hallmark crunch and saltiness of its inspiration. Meanwhile, the sweet pretzels were brushed with melted butter, then dusted with a mixture of Swerve Granular Sweetener and cinnamon, creating a warm, indulgent alternative that delighted the senses.
Baked to perfection on parchment-lined baking sheets, Sofia’s Completely Keto NY Style Pretzels emerged from the oven as a testament to her culinary ingenuity. Whether chosen salty or sweet, each pretzel was a celebration of New York’s spirit, offering a guilt-free way to enjoy a piece of the city’s culture.
Sofia’s Completely Keto NY Style Pretzels quickly became the talk of the town, drawing keto enthusiasts and curious foodies alike to Keto Delights. Through her innovative creation, Sofia bridged the gap between tradition and modern dietary needs, proving that with creativity and passion, even the most iconic treats could be reimagined for a keto lifestyle.
Completely Keto NY Style Pretzels -Salty Or Sweet
Pretzel Dough:
- 3 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese (pre-shredded )
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 4 tbsp cream cheese
- 2 eggs
Salty Pretzels:
- Pretzel Salt
Sweet Pretzels:
- 1 Tsp Swerve Granular Sweetener
- 1 Tsp Cinnamon
- 2 tbs Butter to grease each Parchment paper
- 2 Baking pan sheets
- Preheat oven to 400
- Mix the shredded cheese and almond flour in a microwaveable bowl.
- Add the cream cheese and stir.
- Microwave for 1 minute.
- Stir again.
- Then microwave for another 30 seconds.
- Add the eggs and combine well together
- Separate the dough into 4 equal parts
- Grease 2 sheets of parchment paper using butter generously on two separate baking pans
- On a work surface make 4 long rolled out rods
- Create 4 individual pretzel twisted designs
- Place two Pretzel twists on one sheet and bake in the oven for 15 minutes
- Remove from oven and wet your fingers and rub moisture all over pretzels
- As soon as you can after that, sprinkle Pretzel Salt all over generously ( If you use regular salt it absorbs into the dough, the Pretzel Salt is made to just stay on the surface of the pretzel )
- Place in oven for another few minutes watching it to not get burned
- Place the other two pretzel twists on the other baking sheet
- Sprinkle with cinnamon and Swerve
- Bake in the oven between 10- 20 minutes
