This Keto Garlic Star Bread is just a fancier looking low carb garlic bread. I think it will be a great recipe to use for entertaining. Wow your friends with a keto-friendly bread recipe at any event.
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The Best Keto Garlic Bread

Indulge in the garlicky goodness of Keto Garlic Star Bread—a low-carb twist on a classic favorite that’s sure to satisfy your cravings.

Garlic star bread is a delightful and visually striking type of bread that is made with layers of soft, garlicky dough folded and twisted into a star-like shape. It’s brushed with garlic butter, herbs, and sometimes cheese before baking, resulting in a delicious and aromatic treat that’s perfect for sharing. While traditional star bread is made with wheat flour, this keto bread recipe uses low-carb ingredients to keep it within the bounds of a ketogenic diet.

Keto Garlic Star Bread Ingredients

Keto Garlic Star bread ingredients on a white background with labels so you know what they are.

This keto bread recipe only includes every day keto pantry essentials. You more than likely ave all these at home right now.

All you need to make the star bread recipe is

  • Mozzarella – I just use the pre-shredded full fat mozzarella from the supermarket.
  • Inulin – activates yeast. Inulin is a prebiotic and feeds yeast. Keto sweeteners do not activate yeast this is why I use inulin. You can use 1 teaspoon of sugar or honey and the yeast will consume the carbs.
  • Eggs – I always use the freshest of free range eggs. Free range eggs have higher Omegas and better taste. Room temperature eggs eliminate the “eggy” flavour sometimes associated with low carb baking.
  • Almond meal or flour – the flour is finer and gives a better result but this loaf was actually made with meal so that you can see it works.
  • Baking powder – I always use Bobs Red Mill Baking Powder. It is both gluten free and aluminium free and has no bitter aftertaste. It also works in rising all gluten free breads or baking during the cold and heated stages.
  • Xanthan gum – helps to create gluten like structure to low carb and gluten free baking.

How to make the BEST Keto garlic bread

A yeast starter in a glass.
Fathead dough in a white bowl with a spatula.
  • Mix together warm water, inulin and yeast in a small bowl and cover with cling film and a towel or silicone mat to keep warm. Transfer to a nice warm spot until yeast activates and is foamy (15-20 mins).
  • Add butter, herbs and garlic to a food processor and chop until creamy and smooth. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
  • Heat cheese and cream cheese in heat-safe bowl for 2 minutes on high. Stir to combine.
  • Add eggs and baking powder. Stir to combine (mixture should foam up a lot).
  • Add remaining ingredients and mix until well combined and until no longer sticky.
  • Transfer dough to a silicone mat and chop into 4 even pieces.
A flat disc of keto fathead.
Uncooked star bread on baking paper.
  • Roll one piece of dough thinly (approx into a 25cm diameter circle between 2 pieces of baking paper. (watch the video for tips). Transfer to the prepared baking tray. Spread very thinly with some herb & garlic butter.
  • Repeat with all pieces of the dough and stack one on top of each other pushing each layer to match the edges of the one below it. Spread with garlic butter before adding the next layer. Do not butter the top layer.
  • Once they are all stacked run a silicone cake scraper around the edge to make a perfect round. (Alternatively, use a spatula or similar).
  • Place a bowl or cup (approx 10 cm in diameter) upside down into the centre of the dough and mark an indentation.
  • Using a pizza wheel cut from the indentation line (not all the way into the centre) to the edge of the dough. Cut into 16 equal segments.
  • Using two hands pick up two strips of the dough and twist away from each other then press the ends of the strips together to make the star points. Repeat with all strips to create the Star Bread shape. .
  • Season with nigella seeds and salt flakes (if using). Cover with silicone lat and place into a warm spot and allow to rise for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 180℃ fan/200°C static/400°F. Line a large baking tray with baking paper.
  • Bake for 20-30 minutes or until golden and cooked through.

Variations and Serving suggestions

Of course our star bread can be made to whatever flavour you so choose. For more savoury options add things like olive tapenade, basil pesto, tomato pesto rosso, chimichurri, or even Vegemite. There are endless combinations.

For a sweet star bread recipe simple add a little sweetener 1-2 tbsp to the dough. The layer with a Keto Nutella or cinnamon and sweetener for a tasty sweet bread.

While I was creating this keto garlic fathead recipe I was thinking about serving it with baked Brie in the centre so you could dunk the bread in it…. So I did it, haha!

garlic fathead bread with baked brie on top
Baked Brie on top
garlic fathead bread with baked brie on top
Oozy goodness!

Want More Keto Bread Recipes?

As you may know I kind of love making keto bread recipes. Here are just a few of my favourites on the website.

  1. Keto Cheese and Bacon Scrolls
  2. Keto Vegemite and Cheese Scrolls
  3. Low Carb Bread
  4. Keto Banana Bread
  5. Keto Cauliflower Wraps
piece of bread in a hand covered in cheese

Tools to Make Keto Garlic Bread

Look other than a few basic bits of baking paper, bowl and spatula these are two of my most used tools in the kitchen, and as you can see in this video.

Cake Scrapers – great for work with crackers, dough, pastry, breads and of course cakes. You can use the link for a very cheap set.

Lekue Silicone Mat – this is without a doubt the best silicone mat I have ever had. It has literally been used A LOT over many years and is still perfect. With all the work I do I could not recommend this brand enough.

Star shaped keto bread on a piece of baking paper
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Keto Garlic Star Bread

This Keto Garlic Star Bread is just a fancier looking low carb garlic bread. I think it will be a great recipe to use for entertaining. Wow your friends with a keto-friendly bread recipe at any event.
5 from 11 votes!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Breads
Cuisine: Australian Keto
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free
Recipe Category: Low Carb
Calories: 250kcal
Author: Megan Ellam
Servings: 9 serves
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon warm water
  • 1 teaspoon inulin
  • 1 sachet instant yeast 7g or 2 tsp
  • 250 g shredded mozzarella
  • 60 g cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
  • 2 eggs
  • 200 g almond meal

GARLIC AND HERB BUTTER

  • 3 tabsp butter softened
  • 1 cup mixed herbs (I used parsley rosemary garlic chives
  • 1 teaspoon crushed garlic

SEASONING

Metric – US Customary

Instructions

CONVENTIONAL METHOD

  • Mix together warm water, inulin and yeast in a small bowl and cover with cling film and a towel or silicone mat to keep warm. Transfer to a nice warm spot until yeast activates and is foamy (15-20 mins). See Note 1.
  • Add butter, herbs and garlic to a food processor and chop until creamy and smooth. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside. See Note 2.
  • Heat cheese and cream cheese in microwave-safe bowl for 2 minutes on high. Stir to combine.
  • Add eggs and baking powder. Stir to combine (mixture should foam up a lot). See Note 3.
  • Add remaining ingredients and mix until well combined and until no longer sticky. See Note 4.
  • Transfer dough to a silicone mat and chop into 4 even pieces.
  • Roll one piece of dough thinly (approx into a 25cm diameter circle between 2 pieces of baking paper. (watch the video for tips). Transfer to the prepared baking tray. Spread very thinly with some herb & garlic butter. See Note 5.
  • Repeat with all pieces of the dough and stack one on top of each other pushing each layer to match the edges of the one below it. Spread with garlic butter before adding the next layer. Do not butter the top layer. See Note 6.
  • Once they are all stacked run a silicone cake scraper around the edge to make a perfect round. (Alternatively use a spatula or similar). See video to see how easy this is. See Note 7.
  • Place a bowl or cup (approx 10 cm in diameter) upside down into the centre of the dough and mark an indentation.
  • Using a pizza wheel cut from the indentation line (not all the way into the centre) to the edge of the dough. Cut into 16 equal segments. See Note 8.
  • Using two hands pick up two strips of the dough and twist away from each other then press the ends of the strips together to make the star points. Repeat with all strips to create the Star Bread shape. See Note 9.
  • Season with nigella seeds and salt flakes (if using). Cover with silicone lat and place into a warm spot and allow to rise for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 180℃ fan/200°C static/400°F. Line a large baking tray with baking paper.
  • Bake for 20-30 minutes or until golden and cooked through. See Note 10.

THERMOMIX® METHOD

  • Mix together warm water, inulin and yeast in a small bowl and cover with cling film and a towel or silicone mat to keep warm. Transfer to a nice warm spot until yeast activates and is foamy (15-20 mins). See Note 1.
  • Add butter, herbs and garlic to mixer bowl and chop 10 sec/speed 5. Scrape and repeat until finely jopped and smooth butter consistency. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside. See Note 2.
  • Add cheese and cream cheese to mixer. Chop 5 sec/speed 5.
  • Melt cheese 3 min/90°C/speed 3.
  • Add eggs and baking powder and mix 15 sec/speed 3. See Note 3.
  • Add remaining ingredients and mix 10 sec/speed 3. Then knead 1 min/dough setting. Follow from Step 6 above.

Video

Notes

1. Yeast should be foamy and thick with virtually all the liquid consumed by the yeast. Sugar or oney can be used in place of the inu
2. Any herbs can be used. Alternatively any pesto, spreads, cinnamon and sweetener for a sweet variety etc. I use the Thermomix® or processor to ensure the butter is creamy and easy to spread. Plus, with the herbs blending it helps get a nicely coloured spread.
3. I always use Bobs Red Mill double acting baking powder. It is gluten free and aluminium free so it does not have a bitter taste. It works to help rise gluten free baking during cold and heating process.
4. Whether you are using a food processor to combine the dough or a spatula you must continue to work the dough until it is not longer sticky. If you do not do this the dough is very difficult to work with.
5. It is best to roll the dough between 2 pieces of baking paper. If you watch the video in the blog post you will see how I easily transfer the dough to the baking tray and bread stack. Plus the dough sticks to nothing. Press the dough out very thinly to approximately 25cm in diameter. You want each layer to be thin so that the fathead cooks all the way through.
6. The garlic butter (or flavour of choice) should be spread very thinly between layers. Remember that fathead is “fatty” and more oil or fat will make the bread softer and oilier.
7. Watch the video to see how easy it is to seal and tidy up the edges of the stack with a cake scraper. It is so easy.
8. When cutting the dough into the strips for the stars do not cut all the way into the centre. Cut from the indentation mark all the way out to the edge. Please watch the video to see how this is done. I 100% recommend using a pizza wheel or pastry wheel for this as it does not tear the dough. Garnish with any spices or seeds you may prefer. I am not a fan of egg basted fathead but if you want to go there then be my guest.
9. Be gentle and twist only once with each strip before pressing the ends together. While in traditional Star Bread they twist twice fathead is not as stretchy as it contains no gluten.
10. Season with what ever you please. Chilli flakes would be awesome too. Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden and cooked through. I use a Fan forced oven, so adjust the cooking time according to your oven and taste.
11. The dough is best used immediately and while still warm.
12. The bread can be made ahead and left out to rise for an hour then left in the fridge overnight before baking the following day.
13. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days or bag in a ziplock bag and freeze for later

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serve | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 212mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 338IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 257mg | Iron: 1mg | Magnesium: 8mg | Net Carbs: 4g
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27 responses to “Keto Garlic Star Bread”

  1. Cheryl Clements

    5 stars
    I’ve been doing keto for 3 years this is the best garlic bread recpie I’ve found .. We had a dinner party and I did this keto star bread and normal garlic bread for those who weren’t keto .. Omg the Keto star bread disappeared and the normal carb bread was left over .. such a lovely recpie

    Reply
    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      This is so great to hear Cheryl. I am so happy you had a great time and also loved the bread x Thanks for taking the time to come back and let us know and leave a review. xx

      Reply
  2. Sheree evans

    Hi 👋 I’m new to this site and new to Keto.
    I love the look of this star bread and can’t wait to make it. It looks delicious and can’t wait to share it with friends. But
    I noticed in the Nutrition section it says serves- 1 serve
    That does not mean that the whole star is for one person to eat does it, I’m a bit confused sorry.😐

    Reply
    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Hi Sheree, the star bread makes 9 serves and the nutritional is per serve. You can find how many serves each recipe makes in the blue section just above the list of ingredients

      Reply
  3. Sharon M

    5 stars
    I finally got around to making the herb and garlic star bread and it’s delicious this is the closest bread in taste I’ve had to Bread made with bakers flour. I’ll definitely be making this again it’s just yummy 😋

    Reply
    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Thanks so much for letting us know you enjoyed the recipe Sharon. I am so happy that you are 💕

      Reply
  4. Mandy

    I loved this recipe. I added pesto instead of herbs. Next time I would add double the garlic and maybe some feta too!

    Reply
    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Stop it Mandy now I need to make another today! haha! I am so glad you enjoyed it and will use the dough recipe again and again.

      Reply
  5. Linley

    5 stars
    Thank you Megan. This bread was really good. I made it with just garlic butter as I have some who are fussy with herbs. My family loved it and my daughters boyfriend who usually won’t eat anything keto ate it and said he’d definitely eat again. It is the first bread my daughter has really enjoyed. Definitely will be making again and again.

    Reply
    1. Megan

      That is so awesome Linley. Happy to be able to make the whole family happy with such a simple dish.

      Reply
  6. Carolyn Cross

    5 stars
    Another OMG recipe by Megan. Glad I watched the video as this made it so much easier to create. This bread is easy to make and gets devoured within minutes. Thank you Megan for yet another fabulous recipe xxx

    Reply
    1. Megan

      Yay! I am so glad you enjoyed it Carolyn. I also love that you found it easy too. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review.

      Reply
  7. Flora Wallace

    5 stars
    I found the recipe for this bread easy to follow and make. I added feta cheese to my bread. It came out very light and delicious.
    Will definitely be making this bread again and again.
    Thank you Megan for your wonderful recipes.

    Reply
    1. Megan

      I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe and found it so easy Flora. Thanks also for taking the time to rate it and leave a review. xx

      Reply
  8. Cristina

    5 stars
    Omg this is so good!! Did it to take to work for morning tea and didn’t last 5min we all loved it!! Thank you Megan for this wonderful recipe!! Going to try with keto Nutella next!!

    Reply
    1. Megan

      Thanks so much Cristina. I am so happy you enjoyed it. I think I need to do a sugar free nutella version too. Yummo! Hot from the oven with a scoop of ice cream perhaps..

      Reply
  9. Lynda H

    5 stars
    Absolutely brilliant loved making it today.
    I made mine a bit different (made a pizza one instead).
    Very proud of my achievements.. and I love the dough.
    Loving your recipes Megan your a SUPERSTAR ⭐️!!!

    Reply
  10. IEdwards

    Hi! I love your recipes! Especially the bread ones. You’re really good at keto cooking and baking. Makes me wonder, do you have a recipe for tortillas? I’ve tried many but nothing come close to the real thing because of the almond and coconut flours. Just wondering if you’ve been able to come up with a good recipe for tortillas? Thanks!

    Reply
  11. Kym

    I was graving myself that this would be difficult but it was so easy and the whole family loves it!!

    Reply
    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Yay! I am so glad you did this and found it easy to make. Thanks for taking the time to give me your feedback too Kym.

      Reply
  12. Jenny

    5 stars
    I added basil pesto & a lot more garlic. The result was not as gorgeous as Megans- but now I’ve done it once I’ll have another go.

    Reply
    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      I think yours look great Jenny. I am so glad you gave it a go and enjoyed it too. Thanks so much for leaving a review too.

      Reply
  13. Kathryn Schuuring

    5 stars
    Amazing, made by my 14 year old daughter in thermomix, so easy once we knew temperature to melt cheese. We had as garlic bread with spaghetti sauce. Can’t wait to try it with the Brie. The video of spreading the dough out was fantastic, made it so much easier.

    Reply
  14. Lynda

    5 stars
    Wow what a visually great looking garlic and herb bread. It was easy to make and the video helps heaps . My family loved the flavour and tonight I added the melted Brie cheese to it. Omg it took it to another flavour sensation again.
    I can’t wait to try some of the variations this recipe has to offer.
    Thanks for another incredible recipe

    Reply
    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Thank you Lynda for giving it a whirl so quickly. I am flabbergasted how many people are already trying this bread out. Cannot wait to see some delicious variations.

      Reply
  15. Lucy

    5 stars
    Wow. I can’t believe how delicious this is. I didn’t change anything and I used my Thermomix. It is so easy to make and very easy to follow. Watch the video first and you cant go wrong. I will be making this again.

    Reply
    1. Megan Mad Creations Hub

      Hey Lucy, I just spied your bread on one of the groups and it looks amazing! Thanks again for testing and reviewing a recipe for us. I am super happy that you are happy too!

      Reply

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