Ingredients:
- 170g (1.5 cups) low-moisture, part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese
- 85g (0.75 cup) superfine blanched almond flour
- 1 large egg (approx. 50g)
- 10g (1 tbsp) garlic powder
Instructions:
- Preheat and Prep. Set your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with a fresh piece of parchment paper. Note: A hot oven is vital for that immediate oven spring that makes them airy.
- Melt the Base. Place 170g of shredded mozzarella in your glass bowl. Microwave in 30 second bursts. Stop when the cheese is a smooth, molten mass. This usually takes 60 to 90 seconds total.
- Combine Ingredients. Quickly tip in 85g of almond flour, the large egg, and 10g of garlic powder. Note: Speed is key here; you want to mix while the cheese is at its hottest.
- Knead the Dough. Use your spatula to fold the mixture over itself. Once it is cool enough to touch, use your hands to knead it into a uniform, non streaky ball.
- Reheat if Needed. If the dough gets too cold and stiff to incorporate the flour, pop it back in the microwave for 10 seconds. It should feel like warm play dough.
- Roll it Out. Sandwich the dough ball between two sheets of parchment. Roll it into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Slice into Strips. Peel off the top parchment sheet. Use a pizza cutter to divide the rectangle into 12 even strips.
- Transfer and Space. Carefully move the strips (or the whole parchment sheet) onto your baking tray. Leave about half an inch between them.
- The Final Bake. Slide them into the oven for 10-12 minutes. Bake until the edges are dark mahogany and the tops are bubbling.
- Cool and Set. Let them sit on the pan for 2 minutes. This allows the cheese to firm up into a bread like texture.