Keto Almond Flour Bread
A sturdy sandwich loaf made with blanched almond flour and psyllium husk that slices clean and holds up to fillings. Around 2g net carbs per slice.
Why almond flour needs help to hold together
Almond flour has no gluten, so a loaf made from it alone tends to crumble the moment a knife touches it. The fix is psyllium husk powder, which absorbs water and forms a stretchy gel that mimics part of what gluten does. That gel is what lets this bread hold a sandwich instead of falling apart on the plate.
Use blanched almond flour rather than almond meal for a finer crumb and a paler color. Whip the eggs well so the loaf rises instead of baking dense, and let it cool completely before you slice it. A warm keto loaf always feels gummy in the middle, and full cooling firms it up.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups blanched almond flour (net carbs →)
- 5 tablespoons psyllium husk powder (net carbs →)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder (net carbs →)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 5 large eggs (net carbs →)
- 1/4 cup melted butter, cooled slightly (net carbs →)
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar (net carbs →)
- 1/2 cup warm water
Instructions
- 1Heat the oven to 350F and line a loaf pan with parchment, leaving an overhang on the long sides.
- 2Whisk the almond flour, psyllium husk powder, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl until evenly combined.
- 3In a second bowl, beat the eggs with the melted butter and apple cider vinegar until frothy, then stir in the warm water.
- 4Pour the wet mixture into the dry and stir hard for about a minute until a thick, sticky dough forms and the psyllium starts to firm it up.
- 5Scrape the dough into the pan, smooth the top with wet fingers, and shape a gentle dome.
- 6Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until the loaf sounds hollow when tapped and a skewer comes out clean.
- 7Lift the loaf out by the parchment and cool completely on a rack before slicing.
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Recipe FAQ
Why did my loaf turn purple inside?
Some brands of psyllium husk react during baking and tint the crumb purple or gray. It is harmless and does not affect the taste. If it bothers you, try a different brand, since the color reaction varies by supplier.
Can I use coconut flour instead of almond flour?
Not as a one to one swap. Coconut flour absorbs far more liquid, so the recipe would need fewer cups and more eggs. Use a recipe built for coconut flour rather than substituting here.
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