Keto Pesto Chicken Christmas Tree Bread
Calories 220kcal
Ingredients
- 5 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 ounce shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 ounce cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup blanched almond flour
- 1 tablespoon oats (fiber)
- 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons water (fiber)
- 2 large eggs (fiber)
- 1 tablespoon coconut (fiber)
- 8 ounces chicken breasts (fiber)
- 1 1/2 ounces shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 ounces mozzarella cheese (fiber)
- 2 ounces feta cheese (fiber)
- 5 tablespoons basil pesto (fiber)
- 2 tablespoons butter (fiber)
- 1 clove garlic (fiber)
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Instructions Preheat oven to 375F.
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining with parchment paper.
- Combine garlic butter ingredients and set aside.
- Add yeast to warm water and allow to dissolve, stirring to break up any clumps.
- Sift together dry ingredients (almond flour, oat fiber, xantham gum, baking powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning).
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine shredded cheeses, cream cheese, and butter.
- Microwave for 60-90 seconds, or until cheese is melted.
- Stir to combine.
- Add dry ingredients, one egg, and yeast mixture to melted cheese mixture and mix well until dough forms a ball.
- Turn dough onto a flat surface sprinkled with the coconut flour and knead gently, 15-20 times or until no longer "sticky" to the touch.
- Cover the dough with a damp cloth/paper towl and allow to rise in a warm place for 10-15 minutes while you prepare the filling.
- Filling: In a bowl, mix together cheeses, chicken, and pesto.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Set aside.
- Roll dough into a rectangle, about 3/8" (9cm) thick.
- Make two diagonal cuts from the center of one "short" side of the rectangle to the corners of the opposite side (see pictures for guidance).
- You will end up with one large triangle in the center and two smaller triangles on the sides.
- Press the straight sides of the two smaller triangles together to form a larger triangle to match the size/shape of the center one.
- This will be the "bottom" of your bread.
- Optionally, press the seam downward to make a "trunk" for your tree.
- Layer the filling on top of this dough layer, leaving a little space around the edges.
- Top with the other large triangle of dough.
- Make horizontal slices on each side of the tree, being careful to leave them connected in the center.
- Carefully pick up each "slice" and twist 1-3 times (depending on the length).
- Beat the remaining egg and evenly brush the the exposed dough with the egg wash.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-28 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Best served warm.
- Store refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Reheat in the microwave or in the oven at a low (~250F) temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 220kcal
Originally posted 2019-02-20 18:36:18.
