It’s CHRISTMAS TIME!!!! I’m a low carb holiday expert! If you haven’t noticed, I just dropped my new paperback published book Homemade Holidays! It has amazing recipes just like this one so check it out! Keto- Paleo- Gluten free- Egg Free- Sugar free- Grain free- Starch free!
This pull apart tree is super easy to make and has the taste and texture as a pastry. You can use this dopugh to make festive pizzas, change the toppings and make a Pesto Cheese Tree, a Taco Wreath or even a Spinach Dip Reindeer! Today I made a normal pizza tree – because I was craving pizza. I even made mini ornament pizzas! For a dessert like treat, add nut butters or chocolate and nuts mmm I cant wait to try it with my hazelnut wholesome, homemade butter!
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Low Carb Pull Apart Christmas Tree
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp Yeast
- 2 Tbsp Warm Water
- 2 Cups Almond flour
- ¼ Cup + 2 Tbsp Coconut Flour
- 2 Tsp Xanthan gum
- 2 Tsp Baking Powder
- Dash of Salt
- 3 Tbsp Butter Melted
- 5 Tbsp Water
- 1 Tbsp Organic Maple Syrup (The yeast cancels these carbs out in the chemical process)
- 5 Tbsp Tomato Paste (I used Italian spices to enhance the flavor)
- 1 Cup Mozzarella
- *Desired Tree Decorations / Toppings
Directions
- Pre-heat oven to 375°F
- In a bowl, combine the yeast and warm water, set aside for 5 minutes to dissolve.
- In another large bowl, combine the almond flour, coconut flour, xanthan gum, baking powder and salt. Whisk until fully combined.
- Pour in the butter, maple syrup, yeast water and water. Mix until a dough forms. It should be stiff to the touch.
- Roll out half the dough between 2 pieces of parchment. Remove top piece of paper and cut a tree shape with a pizza cutter and set aside for 20 mins to rise. Repeat with other half of dough. Making similar sizes.
- Spread the tomato paste on one tree half. Covering all of it.
- Sprinkle the mozzarella over the tomato paste.
- Gently remove the top tree layer prom the parchment and flip on top of the cheese making a tree sandwich.
- Using the pizza cutter or a sharp knife, cut slits on the sides of the tree about 1 – 2 inches apart.
- Gently twist each side piece and laying it back down twisted.
- Add toppings and bake for 15 minutes. Serve warm
Nutrition Per Serving
1 serving = aprox 4 pieces of the tree
Total Fat 12.3g
Total Carbohydrates 9.3g
Dietary Fiber 4.6g
Protein 3.8g
Net carbs per serving: 4.7g
RECIPE NOTES
* You can use different toppings, make different shapes or even just make pizza. Enjoy!
You can even make pizzas.
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