KETO CINNAMON ROLLS (Fathead Dough Method)

KETO CINNAMON ROLLS (Fathead Dough Method)

A soft, pillowy low-carb version of classic cinnamon rolls using almond flour and mozzarella dough

KEY INFO:

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
• Total Time: 35-40 minutes
• Servings: 8 rolls
• Difficulty: Medium
• Dietary: Keto, Low-carb, Gluten-free
• Net Carbs: 2g per roll

EQUIPMENT NEEDED:

• Large microwave-safe bowl
• Mixing bowl
• Parchment paper
• 9-inch round baking pan
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Alternative: Double boiler instead of microwave

INGREDIENTS:

Dough:

• 170g shredded mozzarella (1½ cups)
• 85g almond flour (¾ cup)
• 2 tbsp cream cheese
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp xanthan gum

Filling:

• 3 tbsp butter, melted
• 2 tbsp granulated erythritol (or allulose)
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon

Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 tbsp butter, softened
• 3 tbsp powdered erythritol
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

METHOD:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)
2. Combine mozzarella and cream cheese in microwave-safe bowl
   Heat in 30-second intervals until fully melted
3. Mix almond flour, baking powder, and xanthan gum in separate bowl
4. Add egg to cheese mixture while still hot, mix quickly
   Work fast to prevent cheese hardening
5. Add dry ingredients to cheese mixture
   Knead until smooth dough forms

6. Roll dough between parchment sheets into 12×8 inch rectangle
7. Brush with melted butter
   Sprinkle with cinnamon-sweetener mixture
8. Roll tightly from long edge using parchment as guide
9. Cut into 8 equal pieces
   Place in greased pan

10. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown
11. Mix frosting ingredients until smooth
    Spread over warm rolls

CRUCIAL TIPS:

• Keep hands wet while handling dough to prevent sticking
• Don’t overheat cheese mixture – it should be just melted
• Roll dough thin for better swirl definition
• Let rolls cool 5 minutes before frosting

STORAGE:

• Refrigerate up to 5 days
• Freeze unfrosted rolls up to 1 month
• Reheat individual rolls 20 seconds in microwave

COMMON MISTAKES:

• Overheating cheese (becomes oily)
• Not working quickly with warm dough
• Rolling dough too thick
• Adding too much filling

VARIATIONS:

• Pecan: Add chopped pecans to filling
• Orange: Add orange zest to frosting
• Chocolate: Add cocoa powder to filling
• Dairy-free: Use dairy-free cheese alternatives