This low carb pull apart bread is made using "FatHead" dough, then formed into the shape of a cute lamb: perfect for Easter!
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Have you tried FatHead dough yet? I've used it in several ways over the years , and you can read all about it in my Ultimate Guide to FatHead Dough! As you will see, I've mainly used the dough to wrap things or to contain things. But for this recipe - it's all about the enjoyment of the dough itself!
The idea for the pull-apart bread lamb came from a Croatian blog called La Cuisine Créativ, where they use a regular bread dough. But with with a bit of guesswork, translation, and using the photos as a guide, I was able to form this low carb version! By the way, you could also form the dough into any shape - how about a rabbit or a flower?
And if you like this - check out my Christmas pull-apart bread!
How to Make Low Carb Pull-Apart Bread for Easter
To make the FatHead dough, combine shredded mozzarella cheese and cream cheese in a bowl.
Microwave it for one minute. Stir, then cook for another 30 seconds.
The mozzarella should have melted and be super sticky! Add in almond flour, a beaten egg, salt and pepper. Stir well to combine.
Let the dough cool enough so that you can handle it, then knead until smooth. Add extra almond flour if it is too sticky to work with - a lot depends on the moisture in the cheese.
Here's my video on how to make Fathead dough!
Form a ball for the head, and place it on a small baking pan lined with a silicone mat. Flatten it down slightly. Form the rest of the dough into small balls, and form the rest of the body shape. Use any scraps leftover to form feet and the ear.
Use three black peppercorns for the eyes and nose, and use a knife to mark in the cheeky smile! Finally, brush a little melted butter over the dough, then sprinkle some sesame seeds over the body of the lamb.
Note - the bread can be prepared in advance up to this stage!
Bake in a preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until golden brown on top.
Serve warm - your guests will love it!!! (And I bet they leave the head until last!). You could even serve it with some homemade butter!
Check out my whole collection of low carb Easter recipes!
📖 Recipe
Low Carb Pull-Apart Bread for Easter
Ingredients
Equipment
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F.
- To make the dough, combine the mozzarella and cream cheese in a bowl, and microwave it for one minute. Stir, then cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add in the almond flour, beaten egg, salt and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Let the dough cool enough so that you can handle it, then knead until smooth. Add extra almond flour if it is too sticky to work with.
- Form a ball for the head, and place it on a small baking pan lined with a silicone mat. Flatten it down slightly. Form the rest of the dough into small balls, and form the rest of the body shape. Use any scraps leftover to form feet and the ear.
- Use three black peppercorns for the eyes and nose, and use a knife to mark in the cheeky smile! Finally, brush a little melted butter over the dough, then sprinkle some sesame seeds over the body of the lamb.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until golden brown on top. Serve warm.
Nutrition
Notes
Tried this recipe?
Let us know how it was!Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is my best approximation. Net carbs are calculated as the total grams carbs minus the total grams of fiber.
Kristina Seleshanko says
I blog over at ProverbsThirtyOneWoman.blogspot.com and am working on a post that links to great keto/low carb Easter recipes. I'll be including a link to this pull apart bread recipe. Would you mind if I use one photo (attributed to you and linking to your site)?
Thank you,
Kristina
Georgina says
No problem - thanks for asking! Georgina