Keto Bread

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Learn how to make perfect keto bread that is perfect for sandwiches, toast, or any other way you enjoy sliced bread! Made with almond flour, there is no yeast and no grains needed! 2 grams net carbs per serving. 

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Keto Bread

Everyone has their baking staples that they make over and over again. For me, my favorite recipes to make are keto banana bread, keto naan, and this classic keto bread. 

When I first embarked on a keto diet, I was nervous that my diet would be completely transformed. I was under the assumption that many of my favorite foods would now be off limits and my meals would be protein, dairy, and vegetables. Luckily, those fears were quickly dismissed when I realized I could mimic my pre-keto diet verbatim…but with low carb alternatives!

These days, many staple foods have keto options. This includes ice cream, cakes, and my absolute favorite- bread! 

What is keto bread? 

As the name suggests, keto bread is a low carb alternative to a traditional sandwich and toast bread. Unlike the traditional kind, it doesn’t contain any white or wheat flour. Instead, it’s made with almond flour and often doesn’t require any yeast. I’ve been making my own version for years, ever since I started a keto diet and didn’t want to give up my favorite sandwiches! 

I’ve been meaning to share a keto bread recipe for quite some time. Every keto dieter NEEDS to have a go-to bread to make whenever the carb cravings strike, or when you just want a classic sandwich or some toast for breakfast! Now, any kind of bread can be intimidating to make, but I promise you that this one is a game changer!

No yeast and no carbs are needed, but you’d never tell. The texture of the bread is soft and fluffy in the middle and has a lovely tender crumb. It slices and toasts beautifully, and has no almond flavor whatsoever!

Even though plenty of grocery stores now stock low carb bread, this homemade recipe is so much better. It’s much cheaper and something you’ll be baking at least once a week!

How do you make low carb bread?

The Ingredients.

  • Almond flour- You want to use blanched almond flour, not almond meal. The latter will typically yield a heavier and more dense loaf, which isn’t the most enjoyable. 
  • Salt- You must add a pinch of salt, otherwise the loaf will be too bland. 
  • Baking powder- Leavening agent used to give the bread some rise and fluffiness. 
  • Ground flaxseed- Adds texture to the loaf and helps with the binding process. 
  • Eggs- room temperature eggs are a must. 
  • Butter– Unsalted and melted. 
  • Water

The Instructions.

Start by whisking together the almond flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl. In a mixing bowl, add the ground flaxseed, eggs, melted butter, and water and, using a hand mixer, beat everything together until frothy and bubbles form. Slowly add in the dry ingredients and mix until combined.

Now, transfer the batter into a greased 8 x 4-inch (or smaller) loaf pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean. Let the bread cool in the loaf pan completely, before slicing. 

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Tips to make the best recipe

  • Do not use a loaf pan bigger than 8 x 4-inches, or else your bread will lack the rise and dome shape. 
  • Ensure there are 1-2 inches of parchment paper overhanging the sides of the loaf pan. This makes removing the bread from the pan so much easier. 
  • Oven makes and models differ. Mine took 40 minutes to make, but I’d recommend checking up at the 35 minutes mark. Don’t stress if it takes up to 45 minutes to bake.

FAQ

Can you eat bread on keto?

Technically, you can eat most things on a keto diet. The big question is how much of your daily net carb allowance you want to use up on just one food or a variety of foods. 

Bread is something that IS suitable for a keto diet. There is plenty of commercial keto bread available (both in grocery stores and online), and, as this recipe proves, you can make your own. 

Where to buy keto bread? 

Most mainstream grocery stores now stock at least one or two kinds of keto friendly bread. Aldi is perhaps the most well known and affordable keto bread available. The L’oven Fresh’ bread Keto friendly bread comes in both wheat and multiseed, and boasts zero net carbs. It’s also vegan friendly, so can be used as multipurpose bread.

Is Ezekiel bread keto? 

Unless you have plenty of carbs to spare, Ezekiel bread is NOT recommended on a keto diet. Per slice, it contains 15 grams of carbs, with a whopping 12 grams of net carbs. Unless this was the only carb source you’d consume in a day, it’s best to stick with Aldi keto bread or Dave’s killer bread

Can I use coconut flour instead of almond flour? 

This recipe can only be made with almond flour. Do not substitute it out for coconut flour or another flour, as it will not work. 

How many carbs are in homemade keto bread

This recipe makes a full loaf of bread and each loaf yields 12 slices. The entire loaf yields 24 net carbs, which works out to be 2 grams net carbs per slice

Ways to use this bread

Use this bread exactly like you would with classic white or wheat bread. Here are some simple ideas to get things started! 

  • Toast– The classic way! Toast a slice or two and slather on some keto jam, homemade almond butter, or Keto Nutella
  • Sandwiches– Nothing beats a classic keto sandwich.
  • Side dish– Stews, curries, or even some soup. 
  • Croutons– Make some keto croutons with them! 
  • Bread pudding– Whip up some keto bread pudding

Storing and Freezing Bread

  • To store: Keto bread should always be stored in the refrigerator, covered, at all times. The ingredients are too fragile to keep at room temperature. The bread will keep for up to 2 weeks.
  • To freeze: Leftover slices of bread can be stored in the freezer, in a ziplock bag, for up to 6 months. 

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Keto Bread (No yeast!)

5 from 2841 votes
Learn how to make keto bread that is perfect for sandwiches, toast, and more! Made with almond flour, it's easy to make and no one will tell it is low carb!
Servings: 12 Slices
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 40 minutes
Total: 45 minutes

Ingredients  

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Line a 8 x 4-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, reserving an inch on all sides for easy removal.
  • In a small bowl, add the almond flour, baking powder, and salt and mix well. In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to beat together the flaxseed, eggs, butter, and water until frothy and bubbles appear. Gently stir through the dry ingredients until combined.
  • Transfer the batter to the lined pan. Bake the bread for 40 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.
  • Let the bread cool in the pan completely, before slicing and serving.

Notes

TO STORE: Keto bread should always be stored in the refrigerator, covered, at all times. The ingredients are too fragile to keep at room temperature. The bread will keep for up to 2 weeks.
TO FREEZE: Leftover slices of bread can be stored in the freezer, in a ziplock bag, for up to 6 months. 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1SliceCalories: 177kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSodium: 180mgPotassium: 56mgFiber: 3gVitamin A: 113IUCalcium: 64mgIron: 1mgNET CARBS: 2g
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Author: Arman Liew
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Arman Liew

I’m a two time cookbook author, photographer, and writer, and passionate about creating easy and healthier recipes. I believe you don’t need to be experienced in the kitchen to make good food using simple ingredients that most importantly, taste delicious.

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  1. 5 stars
    I’m allergic to almonds (not all nuts, only almonds). What can I substitute for the almond flour? So many recipes have almond flour. This is always a tough one for me. Thanks in advance.

  2. 5 stars
    I have tried many keto bread recipes. This is by far the best. It is delicious. I would not eat any other bread now. It is inexpensive to make, easy, and delicious. The trifecta of a perfect recipe.

  3. 5 stars
    This is the absolute BEST keto bread I have ever tasted. Easy recipe, lasts in fridge, can be toated or used for grilled cheese. I will not try any other bread recipes. This is definitely my go to.

  4. 5 stars
    I made one batch just as written, and immediate after a second loaf substituting extra virgin olive oil for the butter and both loaves turned out equally excellent! As I am reducing saturated fat, I will probably use just EVO in the future. Thanks for such an awesome recipe. It’s almost like an unsweetened pound cake, rich and satisfying even without anything on it.

  5. 5 stars
    This is very good bread, and especially welcome if you’ve been missing bread a lot. After baked and cooled, I think the taste is eggy, but I like that. I like it toasted. Note for people new to some concepts with Keto baking: ground flax seeds, when mixed with any liquid, form a jell, which is what helps give the bread some form. Chia seeds do this as well, and can be used as thickeners, but I don’t know if chia seeds can be subbed for flax seeds 1:1. I like flax seeds. Once you’ve mixed up the eggs, if the melted butter is quite hot, cool it down by adding the half cup of cool water to it before combining with the eggs – if the butter is too hot, your eggs could scramble (cook). I think this bread will be super as french toast, or broiled with garlic and cheese for a nice snack.

  6. 5 stars
    I’ve tried tons of keto bread recipes and this is hands down, the BEST. It bakes beautifully and toasts really well too. I do think you need a super sharp knife to slice.

  7. 5 stars
    Fabulous recipe – though my bread turned out bright yellow as my eggs were super rich yolk variety from a farm in Cornwall. I wasn’t sure if the UK version of baking powder was different so I put in 2 level dessert spoons and half a teaspoon of baking soda. It turned out amazing and I had a slice with butter and cheese just because I could and then a slice with my keto dinner spread with garlic cream cheese. I had that lovely full up feeling you get with eating carbs and I slept like a baby and lost 2lbs the next day! Thank you so much for such an amazing, easy recipe!

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