Savor the comforting taste of traditional Filipino bread with a healthier twist in this Low Carb Pandesal recipe! Made with a blend of almond and coconut flours and infused with the light sweetness of erythritol, these golden-brown rolls offer all the pillowy softness of classic pandesal minus the carbs. Perfect for those on keto or low-carb diets, the recipe features a clever coating of pork rind crumbs to mimic the signature crusty exterior. With just 20 minutes of prep time, these easy-to-make rolls are ideal as a snack, breakfast treat, or side dish. Packed with flavor and texture, Low Carb Pandesal is your next guilt-free favorite!
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, combine the warm water and erythritol. Stir in the dry active yeast and let it sit for about 5 minutes or until it becomes frothy.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, salt, and xanthan gum.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and melt the unsalted butter. Allow the butter to cool slightly, then combine with the eggs.
Pour the yeast mixture into the egg and butter mixture. Stir well to combine.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until a dough forms. Allow the dough to rest for 5 minutes to allow the flours to absorb the liquids.
Divide the dough into 12 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball and then flatten slightly into a roll shape.
Roll each pandesal in the pork rind crumbs to coat them evenly.
Place the rolls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each roll. Let the rolls rise in a warm place for about 15 minutes.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pandesal are golden brown.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy these low carb pandesal as a snack or part of a meal!
Calories |
2431 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 189.5 g | 243% | |
| Saturated Fat | 51.4 g | 257% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 811 mg | 270% | |
| Sodium | 4411 mg | 192% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.1 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.9 g | 125% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.0 g | ||
| Protein | 136.5 g | 273% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 597 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 12.2 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 872 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.