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Ever since I released my keto bread mix, people have been asking me if they can use it to make keto bread with yeast. Well, now you can! Bread made with this mix is already totally delicious, but adding yeast just takes it over the top. Give this low carb keto yeast bread recipe a try, especially if you’ve been disappointed by dense keto breads. Not anymore!
If you’re a fan of yeast in baking, try it out in keto dinner rolls, soft pretzels, hot dog buns, and garlic cheese bread – they are all made with yeast and super fluffy.
My Wholesome Yum Keto Bread Mix makes this keto yeast bread recipe come together in such an easy way! And if you’ve written off keto bread as being dense, you’ve got to give this one a try. It’s my best yet. I spent months getting this mix just right, so that it’s light, fluffy and chewy all at the same time.
Keto Yeast Bread Ingredients
The ingredients to make this keto bread recipe with yeast are pretty straight-forward:
- Active dry yeast – This gives the bread the classic yeast flavor, obviously! If you’re pulling yeast out of the pantry, make sure it’s fresh and active, it does go bad!
- Inulin powder – The inulin acts as the sugar for yeast so the yeast can be fed without sugar. I was SO happy when I found out I could make yeast dishes with no trace of sugar whatsoever.
- Wholesome Yum Keto Bread Mix – Can’t have yeast bread without bread! This mix makes a perfectly chewy, bubbly loaf with clean ingredients.
- Butter – I prefer grass-fed for best flavor, but you can use whatever you keep at home. Coconut oil should work fine as well, but know that the bread mix contains whey, so the bread would not be dairy-free regardless.
- Eggs – Use large eggs, not medium or jumbo.
- Unsweetened almond milk – You can use any keto milk here.
How To Make Keto Bread With Yeast
- Bloom yeast. In a small bowl, mix together inulin and warm water. Then stir in yeast and set aside for 10-15 minutes, until puffy.
TIP: Make sure the water is warm, not hot or cold. A good temperature range is 105-115 degrees. If you don’t have a thermometer, use the inside of your wrist to test. It should feel pleasantly warm, not cold or hot.
Make bread batter
- Cream butter. Use a hand or stand mixer to beat butter until it’s pale and fluffy.
- Add eggs and milk. Use room temperature eggs and milk (so the butter doesn’t solidify) and beat until incorporated.
- Add mix. Beat in Wholesome Yum Keto Bread Mix gradually.
- Proof bread. Fold yeast into bread batter until uniform. Cover with plastic wrap and let the yeast proof in a warm place for 1 hour.
TIP: For a warm place, I recommend the oven with the light on and heat off. You could also try a sunny window sill, just make sure there is no draft.
- Bake. Transfer batter to a prepared loaf pan and bake bread until golden brown.
- Cool. Let your low carb yeast bread cool completely before slicing.
Low Carb Yeast Bread FAQs
Where can I find the keto bread mix?
You can find Wholesome Yum keto bread mix on the Wholesome Yum Foods website here, or order it here on Amazon.
As of March 2021, we ship to the U.S. and Canada. If you’re outside these countries, please sign up here to be notified when it’s available to you.
Can I use yeast in keto bread?
Yes, you can use yeast in keto bread. You just need something to activate it. In normal breads, that would be sugar, but I prefer to feed it with inulin powder instead.
Can I substitute the inulin powder?
If you want to be certain your keto bread is completely sugar free, you must use inulin powder for this recipe.
However, if you follow a dirty keto diet and don’t mind trace amounts of sugar, you could substitute an equal amount of coconut sugar.
Do not use another keto sweetener to substitute, as it will not serve as sufficient food for the yeast to “eat.”
Is yeast keto friendly?
Yes, yeast is keto friendly. Where it gets confusing is that yeast needs something to “feed” on for it to become active. Typically we feed yeast with sugar, which the yeast “digests” but still makes us a bit nervous.
Why is why once I found out that yeast can feed on inulin powder, I’ve never looked back. It’s a great way to add height and flavor to keto baked goods.
Does yeast have carbs in it?
Yeast does not contain any carbs. But sugar and/or starches usually activate the yeast, which is probably why you associate it with carbs.
Even though the yeast “eats” the sugars, I actually found a keto option that works just as well as sugar – inulin powder!
Keto Yeast Bread Storage Instructions
Keto loaf bread with yeast is best after it’s completely cooled, or even the next day. Don’t cut into it until it’s completely cooled!
Store the bread in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Can you freeze this low carb yeast bread recipe?
Yes, slice it and store in the freezer with parchment paper sheets in between slices (to prevent sticking). It’s good frozen for 2-3 months.
TIP: Pop frozen slices right in the toaster for convenience.
Ways To Use Almond Flour Yeast Bread
Need ideas for using your bread? Here are a few sandwiches and fillings to try:
- Keto BLT
- Keto Peanut Butter And Jelly
- Keto Garlic Bread
- Keto Reuben
- Keto Grilled Cheese
- Keto Chicken Salad
Tools To Make Keto Bread With Yeast
Tap the links below to see the items used to make this recipe.
- Wholesome Yum Keto Bread Mix – The key to the best keto yeast bread. I spent months perfecting it. Try it out and see for yourself!
- Hand Mixer – Hand mixers aren’t as fancy as stand mixers, but they get the job done and are so much easier to store.
- Loaf Pan – This loaf pan will give you a tall and fluffy keto yeast bread.
Easy Keto Yeast Bread Recipe
Keto Yeast Bread Recipe
This super EASY keto yeast bread recipe is light, fluffy, and chewy, with delicious yeast flavor and only 6 ingredients.
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Instructions
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In a small bowl, stir together the inulin and 1/4 cup (59 ml) warm water (make sure it’s not hot or cold). Stir in the yeast and set aside for 10-15 minutes, until puffy.
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Meanwhile, make the bread mix batter according to the package instructions. (Do not bake yet, keep it in the bowl.)
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When the yeast is done proofing and has increased in volume to 1/2 cup, fold it into the bread batter, until uniform.
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Cover with plastic wrap and place in a warm place (such as a turned off oven with the light on) to proof for 1 hour.
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After an hour, preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (162 degrees C). Line an 8x4 loaf pan with parchment paper hanging over the sides. Transfer the batter to the lined loaf pan and gently smooth the top, being careful not to disturb the yeast too much.
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Bake bread according to package instructions, about 50-60 minutes, until golden and an inserted toothpick comes out clean. If it browns too much before the inside is done, tent the top with foil and continue baking until done.
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Serving size: 1 slice, 1/2" thick
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64 Comments
bea
1What if I don’t want to buy Your bread flour? how can I mix my own?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Bea, This is the only yeast bread recipe currently on my site and was developed using the Wholesome Yum bread mix, but I do have a yeast bread in the Easy Keto Carboholics’ Cookbook that does not use the mix. Otherwise, I have lots of other (free) low carb bread recipes here that don’t use the mix.
PT Williams
1Would like to make this. One small constructive criticism: $14 – plus for a loaf of bread is asking too much from people like me, on a fixed-income. I do have ALL of the ingredients from your bread mix in my pantry. Can you share the amounts of each so we can make our own for a small fraction of the mix price? I understand that many people may be able to afford the mix and appreciate the convenience, but I cannot 😉
Please help by sharing this info. Thank you & Kind regards.
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi PT, You can find a yeast bread recipe without using the bread mix in my new Easy Keto Carboholics’ Cookbook that is available now.
Lisa Castillo
1I tried the yeast bread recipe yesterday and am very pleased with the flavor and ease of making it. I haven’t made bread in years, so I was a little nervous. I was a bit concerned when moving the batter from the bowl into the loaf pan. Since the batter is quite sticky and soft, the yeast took a beating before I was able to get it all into the pan. The next step is to put it into the oven without proofing it again. Is this correct?
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Lisa, Yes this is correct.
Rebecca
0Could you share a complete version of this Keto Yeast Bread recipe (one without the Wholesome Yum Keto Bread Mix)? My husband is very dairy sensitive and can’t have “whey protein”. Could you post a complete recipe using egg protein instead of whey protein, please?
Wholesome Yum A
0Hi Rebecca, I have only tested this recipe with the bread mix, which is an essential ingredient for it to work, so I can’t confirm that it would work with a dairy-free alternative. I do have a from-scratch version in my Easy Keto Carboholics’ Cookbook, but that one contains dairy as well. If you’re looking for a dairy free bread recipe, try my keto bread or almond four bread instead.
Laurie
0Made these last night for dinner. Came out delicious, but noticed that they needed a little more time under the broiler to get the tops crispy, and even though I used a sheet pan with a rack, the underside didn’t get crispy at all.
Will probably tweak this process next time, and use a sheet pan without the rack, sprayed with some avo oil, and flip them mid-way through the broiling part of the process.
Paul Payne
0How do I make this without your bread mix?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Paul, This recipe was developed using the bread mix, so there isn’t a substitute. If you prefer not to use it, I have a keto yeast bread recipe from scratch in my Easy Keto Carboholics’ Cookbook.
Emely
0I just made this bread in the breadmaker. I used the quick bread setting as you had suggested. The bread is delicious. Unfortunately, I was called away and didn’t check it , so the crust was more than golden. No problem just cut off some of the crust. I tried it with butter, jelly and made a grilled cheese. This is great! Thanks Maya
Jan
0This is my favorite Keto friendly bread that I have tasted. I made it again yesterday and it is pretty easy to make and has come out perfect for me each time. The only thing I do a little differently is that I add a little Monk Fruit sweetener to it. I grew up on homemade bread that was slightly sweet so I enjoy it this way.
NANCY
0CAN YOU PLEASE TELL ME INSULIN POWDER DOES FOR THIS RECIPE? WHY DO YOU USE THE INSULIN.
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Nancy, The powder in this recipe is inulin powder, not insulin powder. The inulin acts as the sugar for yeast so the yeast can be fed without sugar.
Heidi B.
0I made this recipe last night for the first time and I am almost positive that it turned out like it’s supposed to (watched your video and it looks exactly the same) but I am a bit confused as to why you say the bread is light, fluffy and chewy. Each slice feels quite heavy and still seems dense to me, not light and fluffy. I also don’t get why you say it’s chewy, mine is spongy and soft, no chewiness at all. I didn’t try it after it cooled but instead put it in the fridge as the instructions in your recipe says, “Keto loaf bread with yeast is best after it’s completely cooled, or even the next day.” So, I didn’t try the bread until today after it sat in the fridge overnight. Is it only chewy after it’s been toasted? It also had an eggy taste to it. I am just not sure what I could have done wrong.
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Heidi, Did you use the Wholesome Yum bread mix?
Tara Howard
0I am sooo in LOVE with this yeast Keto bread. You mix makes it so much easier and less time consuming to make a delicious loaf without all of the extra steps. Thank you for making the Keto journey a breeze. ❤️
Twila
0Do you have a Lupin flour, Keto Friendly bread recipe that does not use Vital wheat gluten?
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Twila, I currently do not have a bread that uses lupin flour. You can find all my lupin flour recipes here.
Erika
0Can this dough be rolled out in order to wrap brats or hot dogs like a bun and then bake? How about making buns out of the batter?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Erika, It should work for buns, though they may spread a bit. I’m not sure if it’s sturdy enough to wrap around something — let me know how that goes if you try it!
Y M
0If I don’t have your bread mix, what is the substitute?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi there, This particular recipe does not have a substitute, but I have a from-scratch keto yeast bread in my Easy Keto Carboholics’ Cookbook. If you wanted to try this one still, the keto bread mix is available here.
Shanna
0I just made this for the first time last night and it turned out great! I have made some of Maya’s other bread recipes and they have all been really good, but I didn’t realize how much I missed that light fluffiness that the yeast gives. I was a bread and sweets lover before I started keto, and this hit the spot. I am wondering would I do anything differently if I wanted to add some fresh herbs to the bread mix? I think a little fresh rosemary or thyme would be really good.
Donna Redfield
0This bread is great, is there any way to add a little more flavor to it? Thanks
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Donna, I am not exactly what flavor you are looking to add to the bread?
Catherine
0Can you please, give us the yeast bread recipe with using the ingredients that we have in our kitchen instead of the bread mixture?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Catherine, I have a from-scratch yeast bread in my Easy Keto Carboholics’ Cookbook!
Sherry
0Maya, does this need to cool in the pan or out of the pan? I’m a novice at yeast bread like this so I have no idea. I do know that this looks great and I can’t wait to try in the morning. It’ll be coming out of the oven soon!
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Sherry, You can cool the bread in the pan.
Leah
0Hi! Excited to try your bread recipes. This one looks the most straightforward and I have your bread mix in my Amazon cart. Is it possible to make without the Inulin? It’s just one more product to buy… lol. Thank you!!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Leah, The inulin is used to feed the yeast, so won’t work without it. But if you don’t want to buy it, you could also use the same amount of coconut sugar or any other sugar — the yeast will consume it, so it won’t significantly change the nutrition info per slice in the final bread. I usually use inulin since we don’t keep sugar in the house.
Marjorie Heard
0Maya, I love your recipes and this is not really a complaint. I also love your videos but this one for the bread is actually Keto Churros. Can we have one for the bread please, Marj H
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Marjorie, Thank you! The video has been updated to the correct one.
Lynette Van Der Linde
0Hi there, please help as I am new to this
Can I make any of these breads in a bread maker machine?
Thank you
Lynette
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Lynette, I have not tested the mix in a bread machine but it should work using either the ‘Quickbread’ or ‘Gluten-Free’ settings.
Ilene Brostrom
0What can I substitute for the Keto bread mix if I don’t have it?
Thank you.
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Ilene, If you don’t have Keto Bread Mix, then I recommend making this Easy Keto Bread recipe instead.
Billye Herndon
0I have inulin fiber. can it be used instead of inulin powder?
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Billye, Yes, they are the same, although the powder will be a finer consistency. Either will work in this recipe.
Kathy
0What can I sub for the inulin? In making some keto breads in the past I have used a little honey or sugar and was told that the yeast consumes it so it does not add carbs to the bread.
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Kathy, If you wish to do that, you could, but I have not tested this recipe with those alternatives.
Sharon walker
0Can this be made in a bread machine?
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Sharon, I haven’t tried making this in a bread machine, so I cannot say for certain, but I think it should work on the ‘quick bread’ setting
Margaret
0The original recipe on the back of the Wholesome Yum Keto Bread Mix produces a great loaf of keto bread, and the mix is convenient and time-saving. But using this new keto yeast bread recipe with the mix takes a great loaf and makes it outstanding! Far and away the closest keto-friendly alternative to conventional yeast bread, and without any kneading. I can’t say enough good things about this new recipe. Maya, you’re a rock star!!!
Olga Molina
0Hello Maya, receive a cordial greeting. I love your recipes and they are very simple, practical and delicious to make at home. I would like to try this recipe but in my country it is not possible to find the mixture and there are still no shipments to my country. How could I do the mixing? Could you give me some advice?
Thanks a lot.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Olga, I don’t currently have a yeast bread recipe not using the bread mix, but you can find many of my other keto bread recipes here. And if Wholesome Yum products are not available in your country yet, please sign up here to be notified when they are. 🙂
Sandra
0I had no idea Keto bread was even possible. I always learn something when I visit your blog! Your descriptions and instructions are so easy to follow, even a newby to the keto world like me can follow.
Swathi
0Looks delicous I would love to try this bread mix
Beth
0This was so helpful and amazing! My teens are going to love this for their lunches! So excited!
Bintu
0I love that you need just 6 ingredients to make this! I love making bread – I especially love that its keto!
Paula
0This bread was so good!
Natalie
0Beautiful bread. I recently started a keto diet. This bread will be such a treat for me.
Alisa Infanti
0I love how light and airy this bread is! Totally making this again!
Laura
0I’ve just learned about inulin and couldn’t be happier to find this recipe. I really crave yeasty bread once in a while and this is the perfect recipe.
Holly
0Nice simple bread recipe for anyone who is doing KETO!
Tammy K
0How many loaves does one bag make?
Wholesome Yum M
0Hi Tammy, One bag makes one loaf of bread.
David
0“one bag makes one loaf of bread”…gulp! So I’d be spending somewhere north of $14 for a loaf of bread in addition to going through the motions I would if making a normal yeast bread? Don’t get me wrong…I’ve made and been very happy with many of your recipes…but I am on a fixed income and I’m pretty sure I will never spend $14 dollars for a loaf of bread. Frankly I’m amazed at some of the comments and I can’t believe I’m the only one thinking economically, but who am I to judge. I see, looking at the ingredients of your mix that it is comprised of normal keto ingredients. Maybe someday you’ll let us in on your secret i.e. the amounts and instructions. But I do want to thank you for your recipes…when I’ve strayed in the past to others, I’ve always been disappointed and returned to you! :o)
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi David, I am happy to let you know that I will be including a keto yeast bread recipe that does not include the Wholesome Yum Bread Mix in my next cookbook. You can sign up for my newsletter to be notified first when the cookbook becomes available (you’ll also receive a free keto food list!). For what it’s worth, it would likely cost more to buy each ingredient separately than it would to buy the mix used in this recipe. Unfortunately keto ingredients are costly to produce. 🙁 Just for another perspective, while we are used to spending very little on a regular loaf of bread at the store, if you think about the number of meals that a keto loaf of bread would make, it’s actually less per meal than many other meals you could make.
Christina
0This is so good. This type of bread is difficult to find pre-made and usually expensive.
Jenniffer LaCroix
0hi, im glad you came out with this recipe. I’ve tried your keto bread from scratch before and it was good. Just need something to make it more longer like a bread slice. Anyway, my question to you is can I make keto bread from scratch and use yeast and inulin? I know you would prefer me buy your bread mix but I like doing things from scratch so I have extra ingredients left over. Thanks.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Jenniffer, I’m sure it would depend on the keto bread recipe, but you can definitely try that.