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.
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.
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.
More keto bread recipes to try
Keto Bread (No yeast!)
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 3 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1/2 cup water
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
Nutrition
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Do you know what the amounts are in metric?
I’m unsure, but you can try an online conversion tool 🙂
Can this go in a bread maker? If yes do I need to add yeast?
Haven’t tried!
What can take place of the eggs? Will flax eggs work?
The eggs cannot be replaced in this recipe, unfortunately!
I have been without eating bread for 4 years. Yes, that is right. I went on keto 4 years ago; it worked tremendously but it was not a lifestyle I could stay on and honestly, it is not something you should be in a constant state of unless you are a cancer patient. So, I cycle in and out of keto 2 times a year (Christmas and summer) but even when not in keto I don’t do bread. I decided with all of the successes I have had with your recipes, I would give this a go. Honestly, it is one of THE BEST breads I have ever had. I had a slice toasted; and once slice not. I followed the recipe except I added 1/2 scoop of Amazing Grass glow biotin powder. I thought I would be the only one to eat this in the house. My teenage daughter has eaten 3 slices already; toasted with some organic butter, coconut sugar and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Your recipes continue to be amazing. Thank you so much for providing alternatives to what’s not healthy out there. You are the best!
Hi! I would really like to try this! 😃
Is it possible to subtitute ground flaxseed with something else? Psyllium husk/powder maybe or something else?
Thank you for your answer!
Hi Anita- I haven’t tried you’ll need to experiment and see 🙂
Hi Anita, I’ve tried substitute with psyllium husk and it works. 🙂
Can I omit or replace apple cider vinegar to something else??
You could try white vinegar.
Hey Armin,
My wife and I really like your bread recipe. However, we live at 6,800 feet altitude in Colorado Springs, so wondering if we should double the baking soda and vinegar. Bread rises 2 inches or so at most. Still great but would like some fluff. Advice?
Thanks!
Hi Doug! This bread really doesn’t rise very much at all, so I think you’ll fine keeping this as it is 🙂
I did the recipe with chia seeds instead of flaxseed and I was very satisfied with the result.
Thanks!
Can I use coconut flour instead of almond flour?
Not for this recipe
Thank you for this really good bread recipe.It was easy to make and holds a good structure
I thought 5 eggs would give it an eggy taste so I modified it a little; instead of 5 eggs I used 2 eggs and 3 flax eggs(1 flax egg = 1 tbsp ground flax seed + 3 tbsp water) . It turned out just great !
Thanks for the feedback, Nidhi!
I used monk fruit sweetener and it turned out to be super delicious in my opinion. This is my favorite so far. Thank you very much!
🙂 Thank you, Nikki- glad it worked well 🙂
This bread is awesome & so easy to make. You can make so many variations based on this recipe. I make this once a week. My dog even waits for a bite. 😋
Thank you, thank you, thank you! Finally an easy to make – no complex recipe, simple directions and the most delicious bread! Flavourful and not eggy tasting at all. The keto maple syrup gives it a bit of a sweet taste, but not overbearing. Again, thank you!
This is the BEST keto anything I have ever baked! It has the taste & texture of regular bread. I’ll be making this bread regularly! Thanks for the great recipe!
You are so welcome, Barbara!
This is excellent!!! I’m not doing Keto, but I am low-carb. I also have several food intolerances that make breakfast really tricky. One option is avocado toast but having that daily needs to be low carb. This is perfect! Thanks so much for sharing! 🙂
This is the best keto bread I have had. All the bread mixes taste so much like almonds. I will use this always. Thank you for making my crab salad even more delicious. I used a flax and hemp mix. And I used an avocado olive oil blend. But I followed the directions exactly. I even made sure to adjust to the oven I was using. Thanks again. I will certainly be checking out your other recipes.
Arman – My husband has been experiencing some horrible health issues, and after Mayo kind of gave up on him, we decided to tackle his issues from the inside-out aspect, and have experimented with eliminating dairy and all grains (he was diagnosed with celiac disease several years ago, and has been ‘gluten free’ for years). To our amazement, his symptoms have almost totally disappeared! So now I am looking for dairy-free, grain-free recipes so he can enjoy some “normal” things to eat! Can’t wait to try this bread recipe!
I made this bread and I must say it does taste as close to “regular bread” as I’ve ever had, even my husband enjoyed it! The only thing I wish was that is would look like the picture you have posted, it is only 1/2 the size height wise. The slices are really 1/2 that size. I’m not sure how yours looks the same size as “regular bread” I followed the recipe to the letter and mind was only 1/2 the height of yours.
Hi Cindy! I’ll be adding a video soon to show how to guarantee a big rise each time with the bread
Hi Arman…is the video ready for this keto bread yet? Also, after readings comments, people are talking about adding keto maple syrup and apple cider vinegar into the recipe, yet they are not IN the recipe? What gives?