Keto. Bread. Two words that don’t often go together. Like many recipes in this book, this one evolved through many different trials and errors. To make a non-eggy loaf of bread without the use of grains or gluten was a definite challenge. A loaf that could hold its shape and not easily crumble or break. I played around with separating the eggs and whipping the whites, almond to coconut flour ratios, using only baking soda or only baking powder. Finally, the dream loaf was achieved and to my surprise, this method was one of the most simple I had experimented with. This recipe uses a large amount of eggs but is shockingly not eggy at all. The whey protein replaces gluten which helps to provide structure. The result is a delicious sturdy loaf with moist slices of bread that hold their shape and freeze well.
Overview
- Keto Bread
- Makes 1 loaf, ~16 slices
- Level 3
- Active time: 20 minutes
- Inactive time: 1 hour
- Total time: 1 hour, 20 minutes
Dry
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 Tablespoons baking powder
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 cup finely milled flax meal
- 2 Tablespoons ground psyllium husk
- 1/4 cup whey protein isolate
- 12 large pastured eggs
- 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 2/3 cup grass-fed unsalted butter, melted
- 4 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup organic heavy cream
Step by Step Directions
Set oven rack to center; preheat to 375 degrees F. Line a 9.5”x6”x3” loaf pan with parchment paper; set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together all dry ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk together all wet ingredients. Add dry mix to wet mix, 1/2 cup at a time, folding with spatula until combined, it will be lumpy.
Transfer dough to loaf pan. Use hands or a spatula to smooth out top. Place in oven; bake until edges are golden and toothpick comes out clean; 55-65 minutes. Remove from oven. Cool completely; slice. Store in airtight container in fridge or freezer.
Nutritional Information
Number of Servings: 16 (83.92 g per serving)
Nutrients per serving
- Protein 11.24 g
- Calories 278.04 kcal
- Carbohydrates 9.8 g
- Fat 23.39 g
- Net Carbs 4.61 g