Keto Mummy Dogs

Step by Step Instructions

1. 1

   Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Melt the shredded mozzarella in a microwave-safe glass bowl at 60-second intervals, stirring and checking between intervals, until fully melted. Alternatively, melt it in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Let bubbling-hot cheese settle briefly before combining it with the egg; keep it warm and stretchy.

3. 3

   Add melted cheese, almond flour, egg, baking powder, xanthan gum and salt to a food processor. Pulse until dough comes together.

4. 4

   Divide the dough into 8 equal balls. While warm and pliable, roll each into a long rope about 1/4 inch thick. If too hot and sticky, let it cool briefly. If cold and cracking, warm gently in short microwave bursts, then knead before rolling. Lightly oiled hands can help with sticking.

5. 5

   Wrap one dough rope around each hot dog, crossing it in different directions like mummy bandages. Leave a small gap near the top for the eyes, avoid thick clumps of dough, and press the ends into place.

6. 6

   Bake at 350°F for about 17 minutes, until the dough is golden and cooked through and the hot dogs are steaming hot (165°F in the center). Thicker wraps or colder hot dogs may need longer. Cool slightly, then add mustard or ketchup dots, olive pieces or edible candy eyes.