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Learn how to make the best keto bread recipe ever that tastes like real deal bread! Made with almond flour, it’s light, fluffy, and grain-free! 2 grams of net carbs per serving.
Need more keto bread recipes? Try my keto tortillas, keto banana bread, keto buns, and keto cheese bread next.
If you’ve been dying to bring sandwich bread back into your life since boarding the keto diet train, you’ve come to the right place.
My keto-friendly bread recipe is light, fluffy, and ready for anything, be it keto sandwiches, keto avocado toast, or the ultimate keto grilled cheese.
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Why I love this recipe
- Simple ingredients. No curve balls here! Just keto baking staples you likely have in your kitchen right now.
- Naturally gluten-free. Like most keto recipes, this one also happens to be gluten-free. It’s a win-win!
- Minimal prep time. There’s no yeast, no kneading, and no rising time.
- Versatile. It looks, tastes, and feels exactly like regular bread, so use it the same!
★★★★★ REVIEW
“Seriously the best keto bread recipe ever. Followed it to a T, and looks like yours!” – Andie
Ingredients needed
- 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 soda. The leavening agent that gives the bread some rise and fluffiness.
- Eggs. Room-temperature eggs are a must. I know 5 eggs might sound like a lot, but it makes all the difference, especially when skipping the yeast.
- Extra virgin olive oil. My original recipe called for butter, but through re-testing found the oil yielded a preferred bread-y texture.
- Maple syrup. While syrup on its own is not keto-friendly, the amount used for my recipe is very negligible and won’t kick you out of ketosis. You can use my keto maple syrup, but the loaf won’t be as tender or fluffy.
- Apple cider vinegar. Reacts with the baking soda to give the bread some extra rise. DO NOT OMIT! Sorry for the block letters but skipping this will yield a flat loaf.
How to make keto bread
I’ve included step-by-step photos below to make this recipe easy to follow at home. For the full printable recipe instructions and ingredient quantities, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 1- Prep. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F and line an 8×4-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
Step 2- Make the bread dough. In a small bowl, combine the almond flour, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, olive oil, maple syrup, and apple cider vinegar. Add the dry to the wet ingredients and mix until combined and thick.
Step 3- Bake. Transfer the batter to the pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the bread cool in the pan completely before slicing.
Arman’s recipe tips
- Minimize the egg flavor. This recipe has somewhat of an ‘eggy’ flavor because of the number of eggs used. If this bothers you, remedy it by using 6 egg whites and saving the yolks to make keto mayo. This will give the bread a ‘white bread’ flavor.
- Use the proper-sized pan. Avoid using a loaf pan bigger than 8×4 inches, or the bread won’t rise and develop its signature dome shape.
- Leave some parchment paper sticking out of the pan. 1-2 inches on all sides should do the trick and make lifting the bread from the pan so much easier.
- Keep an eye on the bread. Oven makes and models differ. Mine took about 35 minutes to bake, but I’d recommend checking around the 30-minute mark, then every 3-4 minutes until it’s done.
- Make a double-batch. This bread freezes like a dream, so I like to make two loaves and freeze one for later.
Ways to use this bread
I love a good slice of toast with a little melted butter, but there are certainly more creative ways to use your low carb bread! Here are some ideas:
- On toast with cream cheese, sugar free jam, almond butter, or healthy Nutella.
- As a side dish to keto chicken soup or keto lasagna.
- Crisped up and turned into croutons.
- Made into an egg sandwich with air fryer bacon and over-medium eggs.
- Whipped up into bread pudding or keto French toast.
Storage instructions
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 a freezer bag and frozen for up to six months. Let them thaw overnight.
Frequently asked questions
This recipe can only be made with almond flour. Do not substitute it for coconut flour or another flour, as the texture will not be right. You can try my coconut flour bread instead.
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 of net carbs per slice.
More low carb breads to try
Keto Bread (No yeast)
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Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups almond flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 5 large eggs
- 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon olive oil melted
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup * See notes
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Line an 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 soda, and salt and mix well. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, olive oil, maple syrup, and apple cider vinegar. Gently stir through the dry ingredients until combined.
- Transfer the batter to the lined pan. Bake the bread for 35 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan completely, before slicing and serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Originally published July 2021, updated and republished June 2024
This is the best keto, gluten free bread I’ve had without psyllium powder. I love the buttery flavor. I used old baking powder that I think caused it to not rise well. Will definitely try it again.
Hi, can I omit ground flaxseed if not available?
I haven’t tried without it.
We are new to keto and have had amazing results as far a weight loss is concerned, l made your keto bread today ( which is lovely)the only problem l have is that it crumbles when we try to butter it, is that normal or am l doing something wrong
Hi Brenda! Did you let it cool completely?
Hi, Arman. I want to make this bread for meal planning, but how do I keep it fresh and prevent it from going bad? How do I cover the leftover bread? How do I defrost it after six months?
Always keep it tightly sealed- I like using large ziplock bags. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight.
I’m definitely trying this recipe. Thank you for sharing.
Hi may i know if you made a video to show a big rise every time?
Yes, will be posting it soon!
Can u use this recipe in a bread maker.p
Not that I’ve tried.
The recipe is simple and easy to follow. The bread flavor was great but I had an issue with its texture/constituency. When it finished baking and cooled, the bread was more similar to banana bread than traditional bread. Softer and what I would call “Wet crumbly”. Dunno if you’ve experienced this when you first were making it. Was thinking using a little more flour or baking it longer. Any tips?. Thanks.
I am so happy to find this keto recipe! I made this bread and it looks and cuts perfect, though why does my bread taste so salty? I followed the directions then noticed in a comment that a reader used vinegar though do not see vinegar in the ingredient list. Am I missing something? Thank you
Hi Susan- did you add any salt?
My favorite go-to keto bread. Thank you Arman.
Best tasting loaf ever!It solved my cravings for toast bread.
Can I use coconut oil instead of butter?
You can try and see.
Hello, my bread didn’t rise at all, it has more of a cake look and consistency, I know it’s something I have done wrong as opposed to your recipe. Any tips please as to How to get it to rise like the beautiful loaf at the top that you made 😊
Many thanks
Hi Amee! Use a smaller loaf pan- That is key for the dome shape 🙂
I would love to make this bread. Is it possible to make this recipe in a bread maker?
I haven’t tried, but you are welcome to experiment and see.
Easy enough to bake, comes together real well. Expect the outcome to be more of a “savory pound cake”, rather than a loaf of bread.