The Best Keto Bread Recipe
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The Best Keto Bread Recipe
Description
This keto-friendly bread incorporates almond flour and psyllium husk powder, which provide structure and fiber in place of wheat flour. Baking powder and salt enhance the dough's rise and flavor. Egg whites and apple cider vinegar help with binding and texture, while boiling water activates the psyllium husk, making the dough elastic and pliable.
After mixing into a dough, it is baked in a buttered and parchment-lined loaf tin until it rises and forms a traditional loaf shape. The exterior develops a crust, while the inside remains firm yet soft enough for slicing.
The bread is suitable for those following low-carb diets and pairs well with savory spreads or fillings. Note that the loaf may deflate slightly after baking, so slicing when fully cooled is recommended. Sesame seeds sprinkled on top add optional texture and flavor.
The recipe notes advise substituting ground flaxseed if psyllium husk powder is unavailable, allowing flexibility in ingredients depending on availability.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups (5oz/143g) almond flour
- 5 tablespoons (1 1/2oz/44g) psyllium husk powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup (8floz/225ml) water boiling
- 3 egg white
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds optional
Notes
- If psyllium husk powder is unavailable, ground flaxseed or flax meal can be used as a substitute in this recipe.