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This paleo low carb bread recipe with almond flour came about somewhat by accident during my Sunday meal planning. Lately I’ve been making the flattened version of my 4-ingredient almond flour biscuits to use for sandwiches each week, but since I’ve been wanting to create an almond flour bread recipe, last weekend I decided to attempt that instead.
Discovering Easy Low Carb Bread
An easy low carb bread loaf is more quick and convenient to make than individual biscuits or buns. Even though the biscuits I make come together really fast, forming them still takes time. Finding a paleo bread loaf variation that works would be even faster! And, speeding up my weekly meal prep is always a good thing.
I didn’t expect the first version of almond flour bread to make it to the blog. It was mostly just for the family, and I planned to make several versions before sharing it. I figured I’d make one each week until one of them was truly amazing. But when my husband asked me why I bought “real bread”, I realized this was one to share right away!
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Improving Almond Flour Bread Texture with Psyllium
Almond flour on its own tends to be a bit crumbly. That’s perfect for biscuits and cakes, but a sturdier low carb bread loaf is better for sandwiches.
I liked the real-bread-like texture I got by using psyllium husk powder in my low carb cinnamon rolls. I knew I wanted to incorporate that into keto bread, too. At the same time, the recent discovery that I’m sensitive to the taste and texture of psyllium meant I couldn’t use too much.
The good news is that my paleo bread recipe doesn’t require a lot of psyllium husk powder. I used only 1/4 cup for the entire loaf, compared to 2 cups of almond flour.
You may even be able to reduce that to 2-3 tablespoons, which I’ll try next time. You’ll want to reduce the water a bit if you do that. This avoids the strong taste and texture of psyllium, and also saves money since the powder can be on the expensive side. (I like to buy it here for a pretty good price.)
I’d heard recommendations of using only egg whites with psyllium, but whole eggs are more convenient. Besides, egg yolks are a natural leavener, so including them, makes the bread rise better in combination with the baking powder. Fortunately, whole eggs worked! It turns out that my friend, Lisa from Low Carb Yum, used whole eggs in her coconut flour psyllium husk bread, too.
The Best Paleo Bread Recipe with 5 Ingredients
The pleasant surprise about this low carb bread recipe was that it worked out with only five ingredients (plus salt and water). The psyllium husk powder transformed what would be a crumbly almond flour bread into sturdy slices that can stand up to sandwiches and spreading just about anything.
The taste and texture of this keto bread reminds me of a dense wheat bread. It even has a crusty exterior like your typical bread loaf! You just need to make sure to bake it for long enough, so that the inside isn’t wet anymore. The difference is, it’s paleo, gluten-free, and packed with protein and fiber, keeping you full for much longer.
The combination of texture, taste and only a handful of ingredients all make this the best low carb bread in my book.
By the way, this low carb bread is chewy and similar to wheat bread. If you are looking for a white bread replacement, try my other paleo keto bread recipe! That one is super soft and light, like white bread.
Tips For Making Easy Low Carb Bread With Almond Flour
I’m so excited about how delicious and chewy this almond flour bread is! It’s one of my favorite low carb bread recipes, and I want it to be yours, too.
So, below are some of my best tips for it. And if you have other questions about this low carb bread, don’t hesitate to ask! I’d be happy to update this list.
How To Create Air Pockets In Almond Flour Bread
Some people ask why low carb bread doesn’t rise like wheat bread. Unfortunately, almond flour just doesn’t work the same way as wheat flour. But, you can still do everything you can to help this bread rise.
The key is to create air in the batter before baking. Mix it very well, aiming to create air bubbles! You can even try a hand mixer if you want to, though it’s not required. But overall, the more you mix the batter, the better it will rise.
Other than that, make sure you’re using fresh baking powder in the low carb bread recipe. If it’s older, it won’t work correctly.
How To Make Sure Your Low Carb Bread Recipe Is Done
The only really challenging part about this low carb bread recipe is knowing when it’s done. It will look done before it actually is! And if you take it out too soon, it will fall and worse, it will be gummy inside.
One test is the toothpick test – insert a toothpick and check if it comes out clean. But, note that this bread will pass the toothpick test before it’s fully done. So, check with a toothpick and then continue baking for at least 10 more minutes.
Another way to tell is that the top should get very hard and crusty. Yes, this low carb bread creates a hard crust! I actually love that, and it’s an important marker of the bread being done.
Oven temperatures vary, so it might take a little experimentation in yours if it’s not done the first time. But in general, err on the side of more time and not less. You can always cover the top if it starts to burn, though I’ve never had to do that.
How To Make Low Carb Bread In A Bread Maker
My recipe uses the oven, but I’ve had people ask me about how to make low carb bread in a bread maker. I don’t have one, unfortunately.
So, I asked the members of my low carb support group (join here – it’s free!) to test it for me. And – good news – it worked!
To make this almond flour bread in a bread maker, simply follow the instructions as written, but instead of the baking step, use your bread maker. Make sure to choose the “quick bread” setting.
How To Store Almond Flour Bread
Like any other bread, you’ll want to wrap this almond flour bread for storage, so that it doesn’t dry out. I kept it on the counter for over a week with no problem. It did get a little hard toward the end. I’d expect the same thing if I bought wheat bread at the store.
Whatever you do, don’t wrap this low carb bread in plastic wrap or a plastic bag. It will trap moisture and ruin the texture. If it gets a little damp or gummy with time, you can pop it in the toaster to fix that, but usually that’s only an issue if storing in plastic.
If you want to be on the safe side, you can store this bread in the fridge. Just wrap it in parchment paper, not plastic.
You can also freeze low carb bread! For easier retrieval, slice it first. That way, you can just grab a slice and pop it in the toaster when you want some.
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RECIPE CARD
Easy Low Carb Bread Recipe - Almond Flour Bread (Paleo, Gluten-free)
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- 2 cup Blanched almond flour
- 1/4 cup Psyllium husk powder
- 1 tbsp Gluten-free baking powder
- 1/2 tsp Sea salt
- 4 large Egg (beaten)
- 1/4 cup Coconut oil (measured solid, then melted)
- 1/2 cup Warm water
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C). Line the bottom of a 9x5 in (23x13 cm) loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, stir together the almond flour, psyllium husk powder, baking powder, and sea salt.
Stir in the eggs and melted coconut oil, then finally the warm water. Try to mix it well to create air bubbles.
- Transfer the batter to the lined baking pan. Smooth/press the top evenly with your hands, forming a rounded top.
Bake for 55-70 minutes, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean and the top is very hard, like a bread crust. (Important: It will pass the toothpick test before it's completely done, so make sure the top is very crusty, too.) Cool completely before removing from the pan.
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Serving size: 1 slice (1/2" thick)
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Where does nutrition info come from? Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, sourced from the USDA Food Database. You can find individual ingredient carb counts we use in the Low Carb & Keto Food List. Carb count excludes sugar alcohols. Net carb count excludes both fiber and sugar alcohols, because these do not affect blood sugar in most people. We try to be accurate, but feel free to make your own calculations.
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608 Comments
Marsha Moe
I have not tried this yet but I am looking forward to trying it. My only question is can you use regular baking powder instead of the gluten free. I have never heard of it.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Marsha, Yes, you can. I mention gluten-free for those that want it to be strictly gluten-free. Many baking powders are already naturally gluten-free anyway, but some are not, if they contain wheat starch.
Dee
For those who are asking about making it taller, so more like a regular slice of bread: cut it in half width-wise, stand 1/2 on end and slice.
Kat
Hi, could you please write in grams the measure of psyllium husk.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Kat, If you click on “Metric” on the recipe card, it will change all the units to metric units, including weight by grams. Thanks!
Char
I made it right away and I love it. I followed your exact recipe. I used an electric mixing bowl to get the texture . That worked great. It took about 85 minutes to bake. I began with the toothpick test at 50 minutes. Thank you for the great recipe.
David
Thanks for providing these recipes. I just made the bread from the recipe and I noticed my batter was more wet than yours in the video and that it was actually to wet to form a domed top. After baking I also found that the loaf did not rise as much as yours. I followed the recipe exactly except possibly the coconut oil which was refrigerated, (not sure why) which made it very hard to try to measure exactly. Could this be why the bread did not turn out properly. It’s still cooling but I assume that it will taste good even though it is only 2″ tall.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi David, Sorry to hear you had issues with it. It might be that the batter needed to sit for a little bit to thicken, sometimes that can help. Also, did you melt the coconut oil? As long as you did it shouldn’t matter if it was refrigerated.
Lisa
Could you possibly use warmed unsweetened almond milk in place of the water?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Lisa, I haven’t tried that. Let me know how it goes if you do!
Marina Olsson
Hi. Thank you for sharing. Can I sub almond flour for sunflower seeds flour?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Marina, I haven’t tried that, you might be able to. You might taste the flavor in there. Let me know how it goes if you try it!
Carol Street
Hi Maya
I’m looking forward to trying this almond bread. My question is that how much liquid coconut oil is there
after melting quarter cup solid, which I cannot get here in Thailand, probably due to to the heat.
Thanks
Best regards Carol
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Carol, I haven’t measured it melted but it will be pretty close. I only mention how I measured it for consistency, in case it happens to affect anything.
Louise
My bread came out nicely! I used the Whole Foods Psyllium Husk whole flakes – is this a good choice? The product does not look like flakes – very fine actually. What should I add to give it a little more flavor ? Also my loaf made 13 slices rather than 18- no big deal!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Louise, I haven’t tried that product so can’t say for sure if it’s a good choice, but it sounds like it is if the recipe worked for you – which is great! Feel free to add herbs, spices, or garlic powder if you want some flavor to the bread. I kept it plain to be used for many different applications. The number of slices will depend on how thick you cut them and the size of your pan.
Johan
I made the bread this evening and it is very yummy. I bought in the past already a lot of bread mixes but never so good for so less carbs. I am glad I found your website. Thanks for sharing your recipe! I will look for other recipes on your website
Linda
I doubled the recipe. Accidentally added 3tsps baking powder. Also added 1/4 cup ground flax, 1/4 cup sesame seeds, 1/2 cup slivered almonds. I then mixed it for 3 minutes in my stand mixer. I baked the bread for 60 min and then added 10 and then another 10more. I used a thermometer and let it get to 200 degrees internal temperature.. That’s what I use for regular bread and seems accurate for your recipe. I’ll try to send a picture. It looks like bakery bread and tastes delicious. My family who are Leary of myGF and grain Free experiments love this bread!!!!
I have have tried many, many recipies and this is by far the best. Delicious and nutritious. Good work on your recipe and thank you!
Tina
Third time I am making this bread and loving it. I did add a bit more water, which made it more manageable. Also, funny story, I used flaxseed meal instead of psyllium husk powder by mistake and it worked too and tasted delicious. Next time I will try half/half flaxseed meal and psyllium husk powder.
Bev
Can you substitute butter for the coconut oil?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Bev, Yes, you can!
Rebeca
Thank you so much for this recipe!! I just made it and it’s delicious! I was looking for an easy recipe and yours is very simple. Also, I’m trying to help my husband to cut carbs and he liked it too.
Tina
Great simple recipe and finally a keto bread I like! The only thing I would suggest is adding a bit more water. I added about 1 extra oz the second time and it made the dough more manegable and the loaf much fluffier.
Lynne
I’ve searching and searching for a keto bread that is not too eggy or have no cheese. I just mad this bread and oh! It’s soooo good! It’s got the wholesome texture but nice and firm. No eggy taste! Thank you so much Maya for sharing this recipe. Finally, I can make my Brit husband happy. We’ve been on a keto for 3 moths and he lost 20 lbs but since he is from England, bread is so important to him. I will surprise him when ge gets home. I’m so happy!
Barb
Tina did you add 1/2 cup water then by weight 1 oz? thank you
Kiki
Hello, well my bread turned out weird. (first ever home made bread) It did taste OK, the texture was fine, the smell was “bready”, but the colour was very dark, almost with a hint of grey. Can you please help?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Kiki, This is likely a reaction from the psyllium husk powder. It’s safe to eat, it’s just an appearance thing. The brand I use is linked on the recipe card and tends to do this a bit less.
Kelly
Amazing. Simply amazing! Absolutely love this recipe, currently mixing up my second batch because the first went so fast! Thinking of adding a little yeast to see how that changes the texture. Other than that, don’t plan to change a thing! Tastes just like, or even better than, traditional wheat bread! Thank you so much for the recipe!!
John
Thanks for this recipe. I look forward to trying it. I have one question about the ingredients. The coconut oil should be measured solid, then heated. Is there some reason it could not be measured in liquid form?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi John, The volume is just slightly different solid vs melted, so I recorded the way I measured it. Sometimes it can make a difference in baking.
Hope
I make this for my husband as he is a diabetic. I add one T. of honey just to jazz it up a bit for him. He loves it! It is exactly what we needed to help with meal planning for him. I like it too but it is a little higher in fat than I like to eat but I do eat it on occasion.
Laura Bogert
I’d like to make a double batch so the slices are taller. How long should I bake it?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Laura, I haven’t doubled it so you’d have to watch it to see. You’d likely need to cover the top with foil for part of the baking time, so that the top doesn’t burn before the inside is done.
Bev
Bread turned out great!
Laila Al-Kharusi
I made this bread for the first time and followed step by step and it came out fantastic. Will keep the recipe to make it as and when I need to .
Mike McCoy
I used your recipe to make a loaf of Low Carb Bread this morning. I couldn’t find the bread pan so I used a small skillet lined with parchment paper and it came out perfectly.
Thank You
Bettie King
This my first try on any bread receipe, so I won’t try to rate it. However, it was an easy one to put together and seemed to turn out as said. This is my first experience with low carb cooking, and am not happy with the bread taste, etc. Don’t know if it is the taste I will have to get to, or what. Any suggestions?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Bettie, It’s hard to say if something went wrong without more information on what you did and how it turned out. Sorry it wasn’t what you expected. What went wrong or what did you not like about it? Did you watch the video and did your turn out the same?
Mahwish
Thank you for sharing. It’s my first attempt to try almond flour. It is just delicious. Very easy to make.
Eric
Tried it last night, followed the directions to the letter but once I add the 1/2 of water it becomes runny like cake batter, not a thicker paste like your video shows and after it’s cooked it still wet on the inside of the loaf, can’t say I’m doing it wrong because I followed it exactly.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Eric, It takes a bit of time to thicken to a paste, though not very long. Did you use all the same ingredients, including the same psyllium powder?
Sarah
I made this tonight. It turned out AWESOME! I substituted the coconut oil for toasted sesame oil. The flavor is just outstanding and it’s not eggy at all like the other recipes I’ve tried. Thank you!!
Catherine F Gray
I just took it out of the oven can’t wait to have a real sandwich. I added shelled hemp seeds because I wanted a little nuttiness to it, and I have trouble chewing. Looking forward to a real chicken sandwich.
Kat
We tried this and loved it! Thank you!
Tricia Gabbitas
I’ve done the micro version for slices and it was quite good. Today trying the loaf recipe – but with the micro version and this one my mix never comes out like a batter – more like a moist dough. Any ideas what I may be doing wrong please? I have to say though that you are wonderful giving me a non carb bread – my husband loves bread and needs to lose weight. Many thanks!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Tricia, That’s normal – it should not be thin like a batter. Check the video to see the consistency.
Rod
Hi
Thank you for the recipe? Can you use Olive oil instead of Coconut oil?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Rod, I haven’t tried that. The texture might be a bit different.
Veronica
Thanks the recipe. My first attempt is really good. Only change I will make next time , a smaller pan to make it higher. I missed bread so much.
Brandie
Hi! I tried making the bread using my homemade almond flour left over from the almond milk pulp (I dry it and then blend it). The batter wasn’t as wet as yours in the video and it didn’t rise at all and was very dense. Since it wasn’t that wet I couldn’t mix it enough to get air bubbles. My baking powder isn’t fresh so maybe that’s the cause like you said. Since it wasn’t fresh I did add 1 tsp. baking soda and 2 tsp of apple cider vinegar. Also, my almond flour doesn’t look as light and fluffy as yours.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Brandie, If you used pulp from making almond milk, that is likely the issue. This would be almond meal, not finely ground blanched almond flour. Homemade ground almonds generally aren’t as fine as the store bought blanched almond flour, and this affects the texture in baked goods in a pretty big way. Not using fresh baking powder would definitely contribute as well. Sounds like a good idea to add some baking soda and cider vinegar to compensate, but I haven’t tried it. Try it with super fine blanched almond flour next time and it should definitely rise more.
Brandie
Ok great! Thanks so much! Can’t wait to try again!
My 7 yr old still ate a piece.
BTW I didn’t give it any stars as I didn’t want to rate it since I knew it had to be something I did, not sure how the 3 stars got there. Sorry for that. Thanks for your help and quick response!
Joanna Kazmierczak
Making another one today as first one gone already thank you.
Joanna Kazmierczak
Fantastic all my family love it. Thank you so much for recipe.
Amy
Love love love this bread. Some have an eggy taste, this one doesn’t. Also add everything but the bagel seasoning to the top before baking. Just awesome!!!
Heather
So I tried this recipe in the bread maker and I’m not sure if it turned out. The taste is decent but it did not rise at all and came out very gray…… Looks nothing like it did in the video. The taste is ok but I’m not sure if this is usable for sandwiches. It’s way too dense.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Heather, It could be the bread maker setting if it’s too dense. The color is likely the brand of psyllium husk powder you used – I recommend the one linked on the recipe card above.
Robin
I’m so impressed with your site and recipes! You give so much information, videos, substitutions, nutritional info… Thank you! I’m a fan!
Melz
Thank you so much for this amazing recipe. Despite the cost of the almonds, it is well worth making. It is the closest to real bread I have found we all love it.
Doris gulledge
I’m new to this type of baking. My husband is borderline diabetic, so I decided to try more low card recipes, by eliminating wheat flours from our diet. I’ve tried some other bread recipes that didn’t deliver the expected results, but this one did. And its so simple to make. My husband remarked that the texture reminded him of rye bread, and asked it there was something we could add to give it more of a rye bread flavor. I did a little research and discovered that caraway seeds would do the trick. I partially ground about 2 teaspoons and soaked in warm water for a few minutes, then drained before adding it to the batter. It worked!
Esmorie Miller
Hello there. Thanks for sharing this recipe. I am sooo excited to try it. In fact, I have just ordered some almond flour. I have a question regarding eggs. The recipe calls for four. Can I use two instead, and substitute with flax eggs for the other two? I have a lot of flax in my cupboard and I am looking for creative ways to use it up. Also, it is nice to be able to utilise ingredients already in my cupboard. I am trying to get out of the habit of buying new ingredients for everything new recipe I want to try. Anyway, looking forward to your response. Thank you.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Esmorie, I haven’t tried that, but let me know if it works for you!
Bernice Schick
Can I substitute Chia seeds for the psyllium husks?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Bernice, No, sorry. And the recipe calls for psyllium husk powder, not whole husks. However, some readers have reported success with substituting flaxseed meal instead.
Aneta Maksimovic
Hi – I was wondering if we had to substitute, what would be the appropriate amount of flax seed meal. Thanks.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Aneta, It should be the same amount.
Shelley
Great recipe thanks! I tweaked it a little. I omitted the psyllium because I am sensitive to it. I added 1/2 tsp baking soda. I let the batter rest 30 min before baking & sprinkled a home made version of “Everything but the Bagel” seasoning on top just before popping in the oven.
Megan Chadwick
Can I substitute psyllium husk for anything, like baking soda, baking powder?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Megan, Psyllium husk isn’t anything like baking soda or baking powder, so no, you can’t substitute them. Some readers have had success using flax seed meal instead.
Shelley
Great recipe thanks! I tweaked it a little. I omitted the psyllium because I am sensitive to it. I added 1/2 tsp baking soda. I let the batter rest 30 min before baking & sprinkled a home made version of “Everything but the Bagel” seasoning on top just before popping in the oven.
Farhana
Thank you so much! I love this bread. I made it for the first time to accompany my zucchini lasagna as garlic bread. I did not have blanched almond flour so the loaf came out darker using the whole almond flour. I added some rosemary and other flavors in the bread and once baked I toasted slices with butter and fresh garlic. It was perfect!
E
Hi
Can I use butter instead of coconut oil? Will results vary?
Thank you for the very detailed post. Hope to try this very soon!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Yes, definitely! I’ve tested this with both, and both work.
E
Could I bake this in a cast iron skillet, do you think? 10 inch?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Sorry, I haven’t tried that. I’m sure you could bake it in any pan you like, but the pan size, shape and material will affect the baking time.
Wanda May
Does bread need to be refrigerated? Love the recipe – bread is tasty and great for a sandwich. I will try adding different spices/ingredients just to experiment with different tastes.
Thank you
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Wanda, Yes, refrigerate it. Sometimes it gets a little moist in the fridge, so you can toast it if that happens. It’s fine on the counter for a day or two, but best in the fridge beyond that.
Wanda May
I love this Easy Low Carb Bread Recipe – Almond Flour Bread! I made it this morning for the first time and it turned out great – taste really good. I didn’t have the Psyllium husk powder so I used Golden Flaxseed Meal and I doubled the recipe for a thicker loaf. My question is – does this need to be refrigerated and if not how long does it keep if not refrigerated.
Thank you
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I’m so glad you liked it, Wanda! It’s fine on the counter for a day or two, but beyond that, yes, refrigerate it.
Sheila
Wanda, I want to double the recipe too. How much longer does it need to be cooked for?
Natalie
Bread turned out very nice. I cooked it right to the longest time you suggested.
Karen
I tried the original recipe and was impressed. I tweaked the recipe to create a slightly sweet, nuttier profile. Instead of 2 cups almond flour, I used 1 cup almond flour with 1 cup almond meal. Instead of 1/4 coconut oil, I used 1/4 cup unsalted butter. I reduced the psyllium husk powder to 3 level tablespoons. I also added 2 tablespoons regular molasses stirred into the warm water. The molasses has 32 grams of sugar total, but when you divided by 16 slices it only adds 2 grams of carbs per slice. Thanks for a great bread. I look forward to more great recipes!
Jessica Pickens
I cant eat eggs, any substitutes for the egg?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Jessica, Sorry, the eggs are required for this low carb bread recipe. Some people have substituted flax eggs for eggs in recipes but I haven’t tried that in this one.
Wendy
For the egg, can you use egg yolk with applesauce (amount of half the egg shell) because of egg white allergies?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Wendy, I haven’t tried that, but it would add carbs, in case that matters to you. Egg whites also act as a binder, but with the psyllium in there it’s possible it could still work. Let me know how it goes if you try it!
Charlie
I made this. It’s excellent! I had to sub with xanthan gum (estimating the conversion from psyllium husk powder – i used 2 tsp of xanthan gum) and it’s still great. I made Alaskan monte cristos with it that were fantastic. (Low carb french toast dredge and griddled the bread, then griddled again with ham and swiss like making grilled cheese then a bit of sugar free raspberry jelly on the side.) Next I substituted coconut flour (1/2 a cup) for the almond flour and made it again because I liked the original recipe so much. I added 1/4 cup extra warm water and 2 tbsp melted butter to the dough. I was a little off on the conversion for bread but ended up with an excellent pound cake. So… I whipped up some low carb cream cheese icing to put on it the topped that off with non-sweetened coconut shavings. OH MY GOODNESS!!! To have coconut cake again! It was excellent! I estimated the cake ended up being about 100 calories for a 1/2 inch slice and about 2.5 net carbs. Anyway, thanks for the recipe and I enjoyed playing with it some.
Anee
Wow, I love this low carb bread. It’s simple and not a lot of ingredients .
Holly
Hi,
Just wondering if I’m doing something wrong? I have subscribed to get recipes . I go to the link and I can’t find the recipes. The picture is there though.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Holly, I’m not sure what you’re looking for? You can find the recipes in the low carb recipe index here. Just click the pictures to see each recipe.
Clare Pramuk
Has anyone tried this at high altitude? I’m going to work out the math and see how it goes.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Clare, I don’t live at high altitude but readers who do have told me the recipe worked for them.
Meghan
Hi! I was reading when you were saying using egg whites often works better for certain bread recipes… I have a container of egg whites I’m wanting to use up, do you know how much of that I might use for this recipe?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Meghan, Try this keto bread recipe – it uses a lot of egg whites and no yolks, and you can use the kind from a carton as long as you beat them with cream of tartar.
Amy Bucholtz
Absolutely love this! I have always struggled with weight control, my biggest does being pastries and bread. So, I was so happy to find this and would choose this any day over that “cloud” bread that came out. What was that?!… Lol. I have a question… Can you substitute a different oil? I love the coconut but my son would prefer not. Thanks!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Amy! I’m glad you like it. Butter would also work if you are not dairy-free. I can’t say for sure about other oils like olive or avocado oil, so let me know if you try either of those.
Yolanda
Great recipe, I’m going to make a few loafs and cut them up and roast them for thanksgiving dressing!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Yolanda! That sounds delicious!
Christina
Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. I made it last night for the first time & it turned out perfect – just like your picture above! I used the big bowl of my Kitchen Aid food processor to grind the almonds & psyllium husks really finely, then I beat the eggs & coconut oil in the smaller bowl for a few minutes until it looked bubbly, then just added all the ingredients together in the big bowl & continued to process for a few minutes. I sprinkled sesame seeds on the top before putting it in the oven & after 55 minutes, it was perfectly cooked, had a good rise & our house smelt divine! The texture was also just right – soft & fluffy in the middle, golden & crunchy on the outside. I might add some other small seeds to the mix next time. Thank you so much – this is one of the nicest & easiest gf bread recipes I’ve come across!!! Keep up the great work xx
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I love to hear that, Christina! Thank you!
viola
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!! This is an absolutely amazing recipe. I just finished making it, and how much it taste like REAL bread was unbelievable. This is truly a keeper. If you where to add more baking powder would it make it rise a bit more?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy to hear that, Viola! Thank you!
Nora
What herbs could I add to this to make herb bread?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Nora, Any herbs you like will work. Rosemary, thyme, etc.
Stacey
I made this recipe exactly as-is, with a few additions: I added garlic powder, chopped fresh rosemary, and a bit of Parmesan cheese. I bear both the eggs and the batter itself using a hand mixer, and there were plenty of air bubbles . I baked it for the full 70 minutes.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thanks for sharing with us, Stacey!
Amy
Have you tried making croutons with this bread? I am wanting to make a salad using this bread (or the Paleo Keto white which I LOVE by the way). I wasn’t sure how it would do if I dehydrated or slowly toasted the bread to make croutons. It’s a Panazella salad recipe I’m wanting to make.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Amy, I haven’t but readers told me they have done it!
Carla
This bread is amazing! So easy and the closest to real bread, so far. Thank you!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy to hear that, Carla! Thank you!
Gerta Buehner
Hi, this is my first time here and I’m loving what I’m seeing. I am eager to try this recipe for almond-flour bread, but could I make a bigger loaf by halving again the ingredient amounts, or even doubling the amounts?
Gerta
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Gerta, You can make a bigger loaf by multiplying ingredients by 1.5 or by 2, but you’d need to bake it for a lot longer. You may need to cover it for part of the time, to prevent burning the top before the center is done.
Kaylyn Taylor
Would coconut flour work instead of almond? I really do not enjoy the almond flour flavor.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Kaylyn, Not for this recipe, but you can try this coconut flour bread instead.
Jean-Marie Hoe
Hi there,
I have made your beautiful bread a number of times, however today I scored the top to help it rise. Unfortunately it rose too quickly and it has a huge hole in right through the middle of it 🙁 might be good for toad in the hole tomorrow morning but not much else 🙂 do you know how I can prevent the hole next time? I was so excited about the heigh of this attempt but may have to stop the scoring in the future. Thx
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Jean-Marie, I’m glad you like the bread overall. Sorry, I haven’t tried scoring it, so am not sure. Maybe scoring it less might help? Let me know if you find a way to get it to work!
Padma
Thank you for the recipe. It turned out awesome. I dont like psyllium husks so used flax seed powder. Same amount. I used everything else as in the recipe. It turned out so good. It smells so good. I also added a few sunflower seed on the top like a few reviewers had suggested.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you so much, Padma! I’m glad you liked it and that the flax seed meal worked well for you.
Sima
Thank you, I will try with flax seed meal.
M
The ‘gluten free baking powder’ link redirected me to ‘Bob’s Red Mill Baking Powder’ , which ingredients are non-paleo friendly? :/
Maya | Wholesome Yum
The baking powder linked is gluten-free, but you can use any baking powder you like if it doesn’t fit your paleo needs. Some people also make their own.
Marium
Hi, I made almond flour bread with your recipe today but my bread didn’t rise fully. It’s like half the size of a regular bread. Can you please suggest what could have gone wrong. I did add 1 tbsp baking powder and followed everything exactly as you described.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Marium, Keto bread never rises as much as regular bread, but it should rise some. Is your baking powder fresh? That being said, this is not as tall a loaf as some other breads. You can multiply the recipe by 1.5 or by 2 to make a taller one, but it would increase the baking time a lot.
Abir
Sounds great. I will try it. Do you think I can substitute coconut oil with virgin olive oil? Thanks!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Abir, I haven’t tried that, but the end result might be different because olive oil is liquid at room temp whereas coconut oil is solid at room temp. Let me know how it goes if you try it.
Kelcee
Extra virgin olive oil is not meant to be used for baking. Olive oil is because it can sustain higher heats.
Anna
Am allergic to psyllium husk.
Must this be used ??? Ugh
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Anna, Yes, some readers have said they used flax seed meal instead.
Joanne Licsko
I made this today, I love it’s taste, will make again. It did not raise much, which is OK, but I would like to know if the fact that I used 1/4 C. psyllium husk, not psyllium powder, made a difference. I used 1/2 C. warm water.
I have not found any information online if there is a difference.
Your recipes are most helpful. Thanks!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Joanne, I’m glad you love the taste. Yes, using psyllium husk will yield a different result than psyllium husk powder. Next time you can grind the husks before using if that’s what you have.
Tami
Deeeelicious! I left out the psyllium and used butter instead of coconut oil. It was very moist and hearty, kind of like cornbread. I haven’t had bread in 3 weeks so maybe that is why it tastes so good to me!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy you liked it, Tami! Thanks for stopping by!
Cheryl M
I am wondering if the loaf made by Tamil with butter and no Psyllium came out crusty on top? Sometimes even cornbread does. How did she know it was done?
Linda B
Thank you so much for this recipe! Just started Paleo about 2 weeks ago and I’m going thru sandwich withdrawal! I’m going to make this today however I do have a question. Do I sift the almond flour before using?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Linda, Congrats on starting your paleo journey! Sifting the almond flour does produce better results, but for the sake of time sometimes I don’t.
Annice
I didn’t use the powder substituted with 1/4 cup of coconut flour came out crusty on top!!
Nancie
Oh my God, do you have any idea what you have done, LOL. I have searched for months for anything like biscuits etc. I have a good pancake recipe but that is it. I am not paleo just a 65 year old junk food junky. I’m extremely low carb and sugar and grain free. Your biscuit recipe is fantastic! I do tweak it a little, just a touch more butter and they are so good I only get 6 out of the recipe for 12, oops. Gonna try the bread recipe next. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
You made my day, Nancie! I am so happy you liked them!
Stef
Is this recipe freezable?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Stef, Yes, you can freeze it!
Tony
Wow baked this bread for the first time came out amazing so light with a nice crust,next time I may add garlic and rosemary next time as this was my favourite bread before switching to low carb.
Thanks again for a fantastic recipe.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy to hear that, Tony! Have a great day!
Vicki
My bread came out purple and somewhat gritty. I used psyllium seed powder instead of psyllium husk powder. Could this be the problem?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Vicki. Yes, sometimes psyllium seed can turn baked products a purple color!
Anne Briggs
The bread tastes delicious. However, it is purple-ish? And dark. What makes it purple? When I put the batter in the pan, it looked like your photos. But when it was cooked, it was dark and purplish. Any comments? Thank you!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Anne, This can happen with certain brands of psyllium husk powder. It’s safe to eat and doesn’t affect taste, only appearance. The one I use is linked on the recipe card above. I’m glad you thought it was delicious otherwise!
Sandra
Hi first time of making, turned out almost purple in colour but tasted fine
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy that you liked it, Sandra! Sometimes psyllium husk can turn baked goods a purplish color. Have a great day!
Raewyn
Hi
I have made this several times and now beat the egg whites until stiff, mix in the beaten egg yolks and then add to the dry mixture. It makes for a lighter loaf. Its yum!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Raewyn, I’m glad you like the bread and thank you for sharing your method! I do the same thing in my other keto bread recipe here. If you like this technique, try that one as well for a “white bread”.
Kirsty Zimmermann
I made this bread this morning. Followed all your instructions and it turned out perfectly. I love it! Now I just have to work out how not to eat the whole loaf in one day
Maya | Wholesome Yum
The struggle is real, Kirsty! I get it!
Linda
Absolutely fabulous!!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Linda!
Tracey
My oven skills do not go much higher than a pre-made pizza. Since I can’t have that anymore, I could almost smell this when I saw it. So I made it tonight and followed recipe precisely. It came out BEAUTIFULLY! I’m so happy. I put some Kerry Gold butter on a slice and had it right out of the oven! Thanks!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy you liked the bread, Tracey! Have a great day!
Angela
Hi, I made the almond flour bread and it was moist and delicious,now about to make another one but this time I mixed in one cup of coconut flour and six eggs.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
That sounds delicious, Angela!
Julichka
It’s really really good!!! Toast it with some butter amazing.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
That really does sound amazing!
Marion
I’m trying your recipe for the first time. It is very similar to a bun recipe that I make with psyllium husks so I am incorporating the method from that into this recipe. I made a few slight changes… I added garlic powder ground Rosemary and oregano, one quarter cup ground flaxseed, one tablespoon apple cider vinegar. I only used 3 eggs, and increased the Water by 2 tablespoons. By adding apple cider vinegar and the baking soda, they create a very light effervescent foam as they interactwhen I add the warm water, which acts naturally to the raise the bread, thereby allowing me to decrease the eggs. I added the extra water due to the extra dry ingredients. I’m very confident that this will work out very well. It always works with my buns so I’m eager to test this out. Thank you again for the base recipe.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thanks for sharing your tips with us, Marion!
Emely
OMG! This is delicious! I’m trying to reduce carbs because it seems to be causing systemic inflammation. I finally got to try this, I am wowed. I used the Ghee instead of coconut oil, used a silicone loaf pan and baked it for 60 mins. It came out crusty,good texture. Yummy with Pepper jack cheese. Next time, I plan to make a double recipe for a larger loaf. Thank you sooooo much.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Emely! I’m so glad you like the bread. Feel free to make a larger loaf – you’ll just need to increase baking time, and possibly tent the top with foil if it starts to brown too much.
Emely
How much time do you think I should increase for the double recipe? Thanks
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Emely, Sorry, I haven’t tested it so can’t say for sure. I’d go by the other markers of doneness in the post and recipe card.
David Aleksy
Texture was good. Flavor needs help IMHO. I used Bob’s Red Mill almond flour based on BLANCHED almonds. Could have this been partially to blame?
In any event, I think this recipe is a good base for future experimentation with almond flour bread. Maybe add cinnamon, raisins and walnuts for breakfast bread? Herbs for Italian bread?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi David, I’m glad you liked the texture. Blanched almond flour is the right type. It’s meant to be a basic bread for sandwiches, etc, so isn’t a particular flavor on its own. You can definitely add herbs or spices if you’d like.
Jennifer
Mine is really sticky. Is it supposed to be that way? I can’t find that husk powder so googled a substitute and used xantham gum.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Jennifer, Sorry, this recipe needs psyllium husk powder – you can’t replace it with xanthan gum. That is probably why yours is sticky and unfortunately it probably won’t turn out. I hope you’ll try it with the psyllium husk powder – you can get it here.
Tracie Holladay
I am a diabetic so I have to eat low carb, AND I have no gallbladder, so I have to eat low fat. Not only that, I *hate* coconut; it makes me throw up. Is there a mild oil I can use to substitute?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Tracie, From a flavor standpoint, light avocado oil fits the bill, but not sure how it would go as far as texture. I’ve tried this with butter and coconut oil, so both of those work.
Sarah
You’ve used butter instead of coconut oil? I think I’d rather do that! Is the measurement the same?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Yes, either one works! Same measurement.
Paula
Hey, did not go so well with me. Turned out grey in color, very dense and heavy.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Paula, Sorry you didn’t like it. The color is likely due to the brand of psyllium husk powder used – some of them turn gray or purple. You can try the one I have linked on the recipe card. If you’re looking for a light, fluffy white bread, you can try this keto bread instead.
Marcelle
After trying literally DOZENS of Keto bread recipes, I have FINALLY found something I can use as a burger bun! Other recipes were great for biscuits or rolls and such, but didn’t work for a burger bun – and SO EASILY! I added a tiny bit of garlic powder and topped them with TJ Everything Bagel spice, baked them in a muffin top pan and they are AWESOME! Finally – after all this time having to have my cheeseburger without a bun – last night I had a burger AND a bun! Woohoo!!! Next time I will try adding some yeast, just for the flavor. THANK YOU SO MUCH for the GREAT recipe!!!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so glad you liked it, Marcelle! Thanks for stopping by!
Marla
I haven’t tried this. I’ve tried a few and they all taste like eggs. I’m not a huge egg fan so big turn off for me. This has less eggs than the norm, does it taste eggy?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Marla, I don’t think it’s eggy. Let me know what you think if you try it!
RJ
This came out extremely eggy to me. I could smell it before I even tasted it.
Mark M
Wow! Just starting out with a low carb diet and this bread was easy and delicious! I added a heaping spoonful of Hemp seeds for there nutty flavor and fiber. Came out perfect! Totally satisfied my carb craving. Can’t wait to try more of your recipes!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy to hear that, Mark! Thanks for stopping by!
Breighan
I’ve found a recipe for zucchini, apple and carrot bread but would like to use this version as a low carb substitute. Do you think this version would work with added wet ingredients?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Breighan, I haven’t tried that. I think you’d need to make other changes if adding wet ingredients. I have a blueberry zucchini bread recipe here you can try.
Shirley A Phillips
I loved the bread, but I found it became moldy much too fast. On counter for 2/3 days and then in fridge. But too moldy to use. So sad!!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Shirley, I recommend putting it in the fridge once cool if you won’t finish it within those first 2-3 days. Don’t leave it out for multiple days and then refrigerate after. You can also freeze slices and pop them in the toaster. I’m glad you liked it otherwise!
Darlene S
I’ve been making this bread for several months and my husband loves it. I double the recipe and make a large loaf (I bake it 350 for 70 minutes), My gluten free family members fell in love with it while visiting this summer. We make sandwiches, and toast it for breakfast with our eggs. It is very filling so we cut thin slices. Thanks for sharing!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am happy to hear that, Darlene! Thanks for stopping by!
Christine
Hi! I tried this the other day and it baked up strangely. I baked it for about 63 minutes and it was nice and crusty on top. It was still a bit gummy inside so I may need to bake it longer. However, when I flipped the loaf over it was extremely concave. The only thing I did differently is use canola oil instead of coconut oil. Any suggestions? Thanks much
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Christine, It might have been the oil as I haven’t tried it with canola. It also sounds like it needed to bake for longer – check for 200 degrees F inside using a thermometer.
doreen
This is REALLY good. My OH also thought that this was ‘proper’ bread LOL! Why do people think that anything not made with wheat is not ‘proper’? I guess they don’t have a gluten intolerance. This really is the best low carb GF bread I’ve tasted in a LONG while. It will become a staple in this household that’s for sure. Will definitely still use the 90 second rolls as well for convenience!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I love to hear that, Doreen! Please come back again soon!
Jennifer Hitchcock
Nutrition facts based on how much?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
One serving is 1 slice of the bread, Jennifer! Thanks for stopping by!
Josephine
Hi Maya, I was wondering your nutrition information says serving is 1 but this comment says 2. Please clarify. Can’t wait to try this bread
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Josephine, Sorry, that was an error – I fixed the comment so that it’s consistent. A serving is 1 slice.
Barry
Thank you for the recipe. Being new to the low carb /Keto diet, we noticed that we can easily get tired of the limited low carb food we were initially cooking. I want to share our experience…
Although in the first trial it was so ‘eggy’. Egg smell was very strong when it was hot however when it cool down the smell was minimal. Therefore in the second trial I included 4 eggs instead of 5. After the baking is completed, even though bread get heated, smell is minimal and the taste doesn’t change.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you for sharing, Barry! I’m glad that worked for you.
Fariba
Thanks a lot! I made your bread today for the second time! I added some poppyseeds in the top and it looks beautiful. The first time was a hit and I think this time will be much better since I used a hand mixer and it really raised and cracked on the topthanks for all yummy recipes.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Great idea adding poppyseeds, Fariba! YUM!
June
If using a bread machine, what size loaf 1.5 lb ?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi June, I don’t have one but readers have told me the bread machine has worked for them and they just select the “quick bread” setting.
Rajshi Akruwala
Do you need psyllium husk? Can I substitute that with something else?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Rajshi, Sorry, the psyllium husk powder is a critical ingredient for this bread. You can get it here. Otherwise, you can try this keto bread recipe instead.
Cheryl
In the list of ingredients, there is no mention of baking powder but in the instructions, it is mentioned. How much should I use?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Cheryl, The gluten-free baking powder is the 3rd ingredient in the list – use 1 tablespoon.
Brooke
I am so addicted to this recipe. It has become a weekly staple for my meal prepping. I’ve given people at work a taste and shared your recipe many times with friends/family!
Thank you!!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy to hear that, Brooke! Thanks for stopping by!
Jeni
This is the best keto bread recipe out there, in my opinion. I make it every week. The psyllium husk is brilliant and really makes this like more traditional bread. I add a TBL of swerve to help counter any egg taste too. Comes out great every time. Sometimes I add cheddar cheese and that’s delicious too! I love this bread. Thank you for sharing the recipe! It’s a winner!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy to hear that, Jeni! Thanks for stopping by!
Mike
AMAZING! I just made this bread and I can’t believe how perfect it is! My fiance and I are doing low carb. Not quite keto but trying to stay close to that range of carb intake! Honestly I’ve just been saying I’m avoiding bread, potatoes, and pasta. Either way this bread rocks. The only substitutions I made to the recipe was plain seltzer water in place of the still water. Wanted to give the dough some extra lift. I also put some pumpkin and sunflower seeds on top to increase the heartiness. This bread came out rocking our socks off. Can’t wait to make some grilled cheese Sammie’s with it!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Oh, I love the addition of pumpkin and sunflower seeds, Mike! I am so happy you liked it!
RM
Just took the bread out of the oven! It’s delicious! Thanks so much… I wish I could share the pictures with you.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy to hear that! Please share pictures!
Alice Stordal
Hi Maya! I’ve been trying to lose weight on a low fat diet, to no avail, so I’m trying Keto. I came across your recipe while looking for almond flour bread recipes. (Love the occasional turkey breast half-sammie for lunch or the occasional toasted slice for breakfast). Yours appears to be a very carefully thought-out recipe which I’m anxious to try. I really like how you explained things so thoroughly, gave tips. There’s nothing like learning with the benefit of others’ tried and tested experience. I’m not rating this recipe since I haven’t tried it yet, but based on your effort alone, it gets five stars! Many thanks, Alice
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you so much, Alice! I definitely recommend a low carb diet over low fat. I’m glad the tips are helpful and hope you’ll love this low carb bread!
Sue
Can I also add egg whites to this recipe? The egg white may help the bread to rise?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Sue, I don’t recommend it. Egg whites actually make baked goods more dense and provide structure, but they don’t help with rising. The leavening effect in eggs comes from yolks. This recipe is already tested with the ratios given and would likely be more dense and/or more egg-y if you add more whites. Hope you’ll try it!
Judie Witney
This is keto as far as I can tell
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Judie, Yes, it’s low carb and keto!
Laura Bond
Hi, what is that bread pan you baked in? It has holes in it. Probably great for the texture of the bread. Can you send me a link for that please?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Laura, The pan I use is linked in the post above.
Adrienne Dwyer
I am trying to cut the carbs but so many of the recipes call for coconut oil. (I have an allergy to anything coconut). Can I substitute coconut oil for something else? Can I substitute coconut flour for something else? Thanks, love the site.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Adrienne, It depends on the recipe. For this one, you can use butter instead of coconut oil, and there is no coconut flour. Coconut flour usually can’t be replaced, but again it’s recipe specific. The best way to know is ask in the comments for any specific recipe you’re interested in. I’m glad you like the site!
Mac
Hi! I just bought a bread machine and can’t wait to try out this recipe! I know you mentioned baking this on the “quick bread” setting, but my machine has a gluten free setting so I was wondering which would be better to use. Also, has anybody had any luck adjusting this recipe to make it gluten free? Thanks so much!!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Mac, The recipe is already gluten-free, but the tests I have done with readers said to use the quick bread setting. If you decide to use a different setting, please let us know how it goes!
Mac
Omg I’m such a dork, I meant “egg free”! Thanks so much!
Theresa
Can I store the bread in an airtight container on the counter?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Theresa, Yes, you can!
Karina Colareta
Hello, I’d like to try this bread but I was wondering if I could use avocado oil instead of the coconut oil. Also, I don’t have the powder yet. What can I use to replace that?
Thanks!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Karina, I haven’t tried it with avocado oil – please let me know how it goes if you try that. I highly recommend making it with psyllium husk powder, but some readers did report success using flax seed meal instead.
Bar
Thanks for the recipe, finally a bread that doesn’t smell or taste eggy.
I had to make some modifications since I didn’t have psyllium husk powder.
I used 20gr of flaxseed (finely ground), 20gr of Chia seeds (finely ground) and 20gr of hemp hearts (finely ground.
Oh and I topped it off with some bagel seasoning.
I also lowered the oven temp by 25 degrees and baked it for 65 min.
It is delicious and my boys are asking for more.
So thank you!!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy to hear that! Thank you!
Marycris
Can this recipe be used for the bread machine?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Yes, you can! I have details about this in the post above the recipe card.
Fariba
Thanks so much for this recipe❤️❤️❤️It’s tasty and doesn’t smell eggy at all. I found that if I toast it I smell egg but not if I don’t! I love it. I tested many key bread on different websites. None of the were good as this I this one. Thank you for all the wonderful recipes
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Fariba! I am so happy you liked it and thank you for stopping by!
Bill
I really love this bread the taste and texture, but I just can’t get the bread to rise. It always falls in the middle even before it is finished baking and continues to fall while cooling. The slice of bread looks like a sway back horse. It will rise and look wonderful and then start falling in the middle while baking. I’ve added a tablespoon of Baking Soda, increase the water to 1.5 cups, tried glass and metal loaf pans, baking at a higher temperature but nothing works. Can anyone help me with this falling in the middle problem?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Bill, Sorry to hear that. I haven’t experienced that before. Usually, if bread falls during baking it’s too much baking powder, but if it falls after baking it’s just not baked long enough. So you could try both less baking powder and increasing the baking time. Finally, this recipe uses baking powder, not baking soda, so if you used baking soda that could be the issue as well.
Denise
Can I make the batter the night before and bake the next morning? Thank you for the recipe and your time.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Denise, Sorry, no. Baking powder reacts once it hits wet ingredients, and loses efficacy if not baked right away after that. However, you can mix all the dry ingredients the night before (through step 2) and do the rest in the morning. Or, you can just bake the bread the night before and eat it in the morning. You can also toast or reheat it if you want warm bread in the morning.
Amanda
Got a question for you! I LOVE the bread, now just trying to store it. How would you wrap it to freeze it since you suggest not wrapping in plastic wrap
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Amanda! Sorry about the confusion – wrapping in plastic is fine for freezing. Just not for the fridge. It will be best to toast after freezing.
Roselyn
Hi! Can I use melted butter instead of coconut oil? Thanks!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Roselyn, Yes, you can!
Monica Gonzalez
My first bread ever! It came out really well and yummy. I can not eat carbohidrates now, but your Lovely Bread gives me Joy and Hope. Thank you and my friend Claudia (who recommended me your recipe) very much!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy you and your friend Claudia liked the bread, Monica! Please come back again soon!
Lynda
Absolutely loved it, made with almond meal rather than almond flour but come out great, thank you for sharing
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy to hear that, Lynda! Have a great day!
David DeLair
I followed this recipe to the letter and my bread came out a light colored purple. Tastes great just purple. Any ideas why. I suspect it was the Psyllium husk powder I used.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi David, Yes, the purple color is from the psyllium. You can try the one linked on the recipe card. Either way it’s safe to eat and tastes the same.
Kristina
I am fairly new to the low carb world and I’ve tried Keto bread before that I didn’t like, so when I came across this one I absolutely had to try it cause everything I have tried from your page is FANTASTIC!! This bread is amazing! Do you think I could add cinnamon and Truvia to it for a sweeter bread or herbs like rosemary or oregano?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you so much, Kristina! It means a lot to hear you say everything you’ve tried has been fantastic. You can definitely add cinnamon or herbs to the bread. Sweetener might be a challenge because the amount of sweetener needed to make it sweet would alter the wet/dry ingredient ratio, so you’d likely need to make other changes.
Janinea sloan
My husband is allergic to almonds. What other nut flour could I use?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Janinea, Most other nut flours would work. The texture would just vary a bit depending on how finely ground it is – the finer, the better.
Claire
The batter was very runny. I checked and double checked and my quantities were correct.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Claire, It’s hard to say for sure what happened without being there, but want to try to help. Did you check the video? At what point did yours start to look different?
Jon Rueck
Mediterranean Diet entries? While a neurologist’s program encourages a keto diet, our primary care physician and our cardiologist encourage the Mediterranean diet which be come to learn is mostly fresh vegetables, pasta and fresh fruit with some pork, chicken, beef and seafood (not salmon) thrown in. Help!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Jon, While some of my recipes will fit into a Mediterranean diet, you won’t find pasta or high-sugar fruit on this site. I believe that reducing carbs is beneficial for anyone, even if not on a keto diet. Of course it’s up to you and your doctors to decide what is right for you!
Stanley
Omg thank you … doctor said I have to eat healthy and drop a few pounds. The hardest part is I love some bread.
I have bread! Not dry flaky bread substitute but BREAD!
DID I SAY THANK U?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Yay, that’s so great to hear, Stanley!
Patricia Martinez
Can this be made in a bread maker too?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Patricia, Yes, I’ve had readers make it in their bread maker! I’m double checking to find out if they used any special tricks or settings, and will add that as a note if I find out any extra details.
Shirley
Can I just omit the psyllium? When I made the bread, it did not rise like your loaf did. Why?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Shirley, No, the psyllium is an integral part of the recipe. It’s hard to say what went wrong without being in the kitchen with you. This bread doesn’t rise as much as regular wheat bread recipes, but it does some. Try watching the video and see if at some point you did something different?
David
For some reason mine came out purple. I’m guessing it was the husk powder.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi David, Yes, some brands of psyllium husk powder do that. It’s still safe to eat, though. Hope you liked it otherwise!
Genielyn Eaton
Just made this recipe. Didn’t rise but was expecting that. Added cinnamon and walnuts to it since I plan on this only being used for toast. It smells absolutely wonderful and tastes delightful. Love it!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Yay! I love to hear that, Genielyn! Have a great day!
Jen
Awesome!! Followed the instructions exactly and just enjoyed a slice of warm, moist delicious bread. Will definitely make this again! Thank you!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy you liked it, Jen!
Karen Turley
I made this bread had to use the xanthan gum as I couldn’t get the husk, but turned out perfect. Thank you.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thanks for sharing that tip, Karen! Thank you!
Courtney
Hi Ladies! if I were to substitute with xanthan gum – how much would I use to replace the 1/4 cup psyllium husk powder?
Thanks!
Jon Rueck
I have both psyllium husk and xanthan gum. Which may be better and how much of either or both?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Jon, Use psyllium husk. The amount is on the recipe card above.
Kate
How much xanthan gum did you use?
Ruby
Hi,
My loaf was still really moist in dough like in the middle. Any tips?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Ruby, It sounds like it needed to bake for longer. The top needs to form a very hard crust before it’s done.
Jon Rueck
Same problem. Measured oven temp. Found it 25F higher than set. Reduced setting 20F and extended time 7 minutes. Still gummy in the middle. How much psyllium husk or xanthan gum is needed?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
If it’s still gummy in the middle, then it still wasn’t baked for long enough – sorry. The psyllium husk powder amount is on the recipe card – 1/4 cup.
Norhala
Another solid ‘Yum’ from our house 🙂 I had a bread craving so made this recipe this afternoon. I substituted flaxseed meal, as I don’t have any psyllium husk powder on hand. It’s delicious! Can hardly wait to have it with the roast for dinner and as cheese toast tomorrow! Thanks for all the great keto recipes…
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thanks for sharing with us, Norhala! Have a great day!
Jamie
How do you keep this fresh? Should I keep it in the refrigerator?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Jamie, You can keep it on the counter for a few days, the fridge for a week, or freeze slices for longer. Wrap it in parchment paper and don’t store in plastic, which can trap moisture.
Liv
Hello 🙂 Is it possible to make it without eggs you think? And use egg replacer instead? Thanx!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Liv, I’d have doubts but haven’t tried it. Let me know if you do!
Irlanda Ramirez
Love it, love it, love it!!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy to hear that, Irlanda! Thank you for stopping by!
Michelle
Absolutely loved the taste and texture of this bread. What do you wrap it with to keep it fresh on the counter?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you so much, Michelle! Store it in anything that won’t trap moisture, so plastic is the worst. A bread box is great if you have one, or otherwise a parchment paper bag works too. I’d recommend putting it in the fridge if storing for more than a couple days, though. If it gets more “wet” over time with storage, it helps to toast it.
Jo
Does this recipe work by substituting with coconut flour? And does it not need baking soda? It’s in the oven now but smells very eggy 🙁 I used 1/4 cup coconut flour to 1 cup almond. Thoughts?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Jo, I haven’t tried it with coconut flour. It doesn’t need baking soda, just baking powder. Usually 1/4 cup coconut flour is the correct substitution for 1 cup almond flour, but it results in a much smaller volume, so not sure I’d recommend that for this bread – you’d end up with a tiny, flat bread. I’d love to hear how it turned out for you!
Suzanne
This is the best! I’m really bad at baking but I have made this twice and both times it was perfect. I’ve shared it with all my gluten intolerant friends, thank you. Oh, I reduced the psyllium husk to an eighth and replaced the other eighth with gluten free flour. It made it less gritty. Yummy! Today I’m going to add some spices and sultanas for a sweet treat. Hope it works!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy you liked it, Suzanne! Thanks for stopping by!
Marilyn J Hempton
Do I do anything different at high altitude? I live in Denver.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Marilyn, I don’t live at high altitude so am unable to test. But, you might need to reduce the baking powder slightly and increase the oven temperature a little bit.
Penny Garvey
The bread is still in the oven but after watching the video I have to say that mine was not nearly as thick, it was pourable. What did I do wrong. I followed the recipe but doubled it.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Penny, It’s hard to say what went wrong without being in the kitchen with you. I would guess a difference in measurements – usually doubling the recipe shouldn’t be an issue. If you can pinpoint any particular step where it starts to look different from the video, I can try to help. I hope the bread still turned out for you!
Joellen Fry
Made the bread but it didn’t rise and it is probably my fault. My almond flour is stored in the freezer. I probably should have let it come to room temperature first. I watched the video and the loaf shown seems to be narrower than the pan I used. The texture is good. The taste isn’t bad. I just need a “taller” bread to make my husband paninis. Anything you can tell me will be appreciated.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Joellen, It doesn’t rise as much as a wheat bread but does a little. The almond flour being frozen might have made it worse, I’m not sure – I don’t store mine there since I go through it a lot. I’m glad you like the texture. If you want a taller loaf, you can multiply the recipe by 1.5 or even double it, but would need to increase the cook time and probably cover it to prevent browning the top too much before the middle is done.
Darlene
Delicious!! I added a tablespoon of sweetener. Forgot water. Beat egg whites separately and so much better than I expected!! Where do the carbs come from in your nutrition info?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Darlene! I’m glad it still worked for you but hope you’ll try it again with water, it should be even better for you that way. The total carbs come from the almond flour and psyllium. The net carbs are just from the almond flour only.
Alex
Does this bread toast well?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Yes, this bread does toast well, Alex! I hope you like it!
Louise
Hey, I added double active baking powder.
Do I add the same amount as if I would have added the gluten free, which is single active , right? Thanks
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Louise, Use the amount on the recipe card. Mine was double acting as well, and still gluten-free. 🙂
Louise
Oh No! MY bad!! I forgot to add the warm water!! That must be why it turned out so dense!! I will try again!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I hope you like it, Louise!
Lou
Way too dense for me.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Lou, Sorry it wasn’t for you! You can try this keto bread recipe that is more light and fluffy.
Bill
How can I get a taller loaf of the bread for sandwiches. Would like it as tall as a regular loaf of bread. Can I add something to the recipe or just double the recipe. Otherwise I really like the bread, especially since within the last month I have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.
Also If I wanted to add some berries for a sweet treat, how would I go about this?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Bill, You can multiply the recipe by 1.5 or by 2 to get a taller loaf. You’d need to bake it for longer, and probably cover the top toward the end to avoid burning as the center continues to cook through. I haven’t tried making this into a sweet bread yet, but will add it to my list!
Dee
You could cut the loaf in half widthwise so it’s close to the same length as regular bread is high, then turn it up on one end and slice it. That way, you’ll get a slice that’s closer to the regular slice in height and width.
Karen Thompson
Ha ha ha, I’ve made this bread a few times & love it. However, this time I forgot that the microwave was on (combination oven!!) & nuked it!! Guess what I have got some very nice savoury crunchy biscuits to eat with my lovely cheddar cheese! 😉
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Oh boy, Karen! I am sorry about that. I have definitely done things like that before!
Karen Allard
Awesome recipe!!!!! Thank you so much, I have tried many low carb bread recipes, but they haven’t come out nearly as good. I substituted flax seed for the psylium husk like some have suggested. I also changed the 4 eggs to 3 eggs and 1 egg white and added 1T. of sugar substitute!! Delicious!!!!!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you for sharing your substitutions, Karen! I am glad you liked it!
Patti
I just made this today. It was a bit runnier than in your video and I wondered what I did wrong. I think it had to do with the 1/4 cup melted coconut oil. I didn’t measure first and then melt so perhaps I ended up with more liquid? It’s not like the recipe wasn’t specific…. It was totally my error! I added a bit more flour to get the consistency right. I set timer for 50 min but it was done in 35 min! It is by far the best “keto bread” recipe I’ve made so far. But honestly I am a bread lover so no matter how good this is, in comparison, it will never be a replacement for the rye bread I love so much! Haha! But as far as a keto type bread, it was very good!!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Patti, It’s hard to say what went wrong without being in the kitchen with you. The amount of coconut oil may vary slightly depending on when you measure, but I don’t think it would be a huge difference. I’m glad it still worked for you and that you liked it!
Ifeoma
Outcome was good despite my replacing psyllium husk with flaxseed meal. I do wish it turned out higher though.
Thanks a lot.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Ifeoma! I’m glad you liked it. You can increase the number of servings on the recipe card if you want to make it taller.
Wendy McCarthy
Hi, I am having issues with buying almond flour!!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Wendy! Many grocery stores now carry almond flour but you can also purchase it on amazon. I hope this helps!
Ifeoma
I actually make mine. As I fine it significantly more cost effective to do so. I will be happy to tell you how if you want.
Patsy
Could you use ghee (butter) instead of coconut oil.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Patsy! Yes, you can substitute ghee. I hope you like it!
Mona yip
I am diabetic. Are there any restrictions on how many pieces of almond flour bread I can consume? Because I love the bread, I can eat 5-6 pieces a day. Is that too much?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Mona, While I can’t offer medical advice, I definitely think this bread is better for you than regular white or wheat bread. But, 5-6 pieces a day might be pretty high in calories and displace other nutrients as a result. I usually recommend focusing on a diet of whole foods, especially vegetables, eggs, meat, and healthy fats, with smaller amounts coming from nuts, nut flours, dairy and fruit. Of course each person’s needs are different and your doctor would know better than me what is best for you.
Dawn
This came out very good! By accident, I bought the husk that had berries in it. So, there is a hint of berry flavor in the bread – not terrible – but will make sure to use plain husk next time.
Question…after baking and cooling, I stored the bread in a plastic zip lock bag. Due to moisture the top is no longer crispy. What can I do in the future to prevent that?
Thanks!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Dawn, I’m still it still worked out for you! As for storage, a bread box or paper bag works better than plastic, which traps moisture.
Erin
Can you use ground flax seed in place of psyllium?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Erin, I haven’t but other commenters told me that they did this with success!
John
The picture is a little misleading. My bread loaf was only 1-1/2 inches high and had a bluish tint to it. I enjoyed the bread though. I thought it smelled like it had cinnamon in it but it didn’t taste that way. Easy recipe and tasty bread.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi John, Thank you for the feedback. Sometimes this bread takes a little more effort to rise and the batter has to be mixed well to create air bubbles. Use very fresh baking powder, too. The bluish tint can come from an interaction with the psyllium husk powder, and the brand I use (linked on the recipe card) doesn’t usually do this, but either way it’s safe to eat. I’m glad you still liked it!
Misty
Hello, tried your recipe. My bread looked and felt perfect. The smell on the other hand does not match the look. It seems to have a ammonia scent with a hint in the after taste. Have you ever had this comment before?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Misty, Sorry that happened! I’ve heard of this happening due to a reaction between the psyllium and egg yolks, but never experienced it. It might vary by brand of psyllium husk powder, so try the one linked on the recipe card. I hope the bread was still good enough to eat!
Sue
Hi. I had to use an egg sub Vegan Eggs as can’t eat real eggs. The bread came out stodgy and very wet even after nearly two hours of cooking. Was it the egg sub? Thanks.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Sue, I’ve never tried it with a vegan egg substitute so can’t vouch for the results. Since it didn’t work, I assume that was the issue. I’m sorry.
Beth
This may be a silly question, but what brand of Psyllium Husk Powder do you use? I’m looking for one that does not turn the bread purplish. When I clicked on the link next to Psylluim Husk in your recipe, it took me to Amazon. When I read the questions and answers about the product, some people said that it did turn their bread purplish. I have never purchased this product before and made the mistake of buying the orange flavor one. My bread smelled and tasted a bit on the citrus side! LOL
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Beth, I do use the one that is linked from the recipe card and it doesn’t turn purple for me. But, I have heard some people say they did end up with purple bread – just not sure if they used the same brand or not. Either way it’s a visual thing and still totally fine to eat. Sorry to hear about the mix-up with the orange flavor, hope it was still edible for you and you’ll try again with the plain kind!
Vanna
I haven’t been able to find psyllium husk powder. So, I was wondering if it’s okay to use “whole” psyllium husk for this recipe and if I need to alter it a bit? Thanks!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Vanna, I haven’t tried it with whole psyllium husks. If you have those, I would try grinding those in a food processor or coffee grinder to turn them into powder. Otherwise you can also buy powder using the link on the recipe card.
Ralph S
You can find psyllium husk in Whole Foods fiber section
Jen Particis
I love this recipe, its tastes great!! Can it be doubled to make it taller?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Jen! Low carb bread will not rise as much as regular bread, but you can double it to make it bigger!
Jen Particis
Can this be doubled and still put into the 9 x 5 loaf pan so its a taller bread?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Jen, That should be fine. You’ll just need to bake it for longer. Be sure to cover it once it gets brown to prevent burning the top before the inside is done.
Ifeoma
I have yet to try it (going by your other recipes I’m sure it’s a hit as well). I haven’t found psyllium husk. Can I use something else to replace it in the recipe, that will not negatively impact the outcome?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Ifeoma, You can buy psyllium husk using the link on the recipe card. If you prefer to substitute, I haven’t tried other options in this specific recipe, but others have said they’ve made it with flax seed meal instead.
Louise
You can find psyllium husk at whole food stores or vitamin stores. Online on Amazon too, I’ve heard.
Stephanie
I used baking powder instead of pysilum husk powder and I was pleased with the outcome. Super yummy! Thank you, Maya! 🙂
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy you liked it, Stephanie!
Linda
I made this bread tonight and it was wonderful. I was really missing bread and couldn’t wait to try it and I wasn’t disappointed. This is definitely a winner and I will be making it regularly, I made it exactly as the recipe said and it turned out perfectly, looked just like the pictures. Thank you for sharing this
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Linda! I am so happy you liked the bread! Thanks for stopping by!
Sue
Do you have to have parchment paper in the pan?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Sue, You could try without but it might stick. I’d try to use parchment paper if you can. If not, grease the pan very well.
Sue
Yes I did
Amy
I’d suggest purchasing a silicone loaf tin. They’re amazing; the bread will fall straight out! No greasing or parchment paper 🙂
Cyrile
Wonderful recipe, easy to make and delicious!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Cyrile! I am so happy you enjoyed the bread! Have a great day!
Dean Fiscus
Bread came out great. Moist and good texture and flavor. It didn’t rise very much though. I was wondering about doubling the recipe to make a taller loaf for sandwich style loaf? Has anyone tried it? This was just the regular almond flour bread. Thanks.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Dean! You could probably do that, but would need to bake it for longer. You may need to cover it for part of the time if it browns too much on top.
Dean Fiscus
I made the double recipe today. Came out great. Doubled everything. Cooked in pampered chef stone bread pan. 350 degrees for 85 minutes. Covered with foil the first 40 minutes. I now have a bread loaf for sandwiches
Thank you!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy you liked the bread, Dean!
janie
I was so excited to find this recipe. I love it! I tried another recipe and it was so eggy. This has a wonderful texture and taste. This is a new staple for me now. I made an alternate version by adding two tablespoons of whole flax seed for a little texture. That turned out very good, as well.
Thank you for posting this recipe!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Janie! I am so happy you liked the bread. Thanks for stopping by!
Aline
Is it possible to make it using a bread machine?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Aline, I don’t have one, but I think others have done it with this recipe.
Carolyn
I bought xantham gum for the other recipe; husband hated it. It seemed like wet, undercooked eggs. Would this recipe benefit from adding a teaspoon if xantham gum?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Carolyn, Not sure what other recipe you are referring to. This one does not need xanthan gum.
Carol
First time we were able to have ‘bread’, on Passover, as I was able to find the kosher for Passover version of all the ingredients. Costco had Kosher for Passover (KFP) Almond flour & Himalayan sea salt. Original Metamucil (KFP all year) for the phylum husks (although I could have gotten the husks on line). Passover Gefen baking powder was in my local kosher food store, La Bonne coconut oil is KFP, though other brands may be as well. This was such a hit recipe!!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy to hear that, Carol! Thank you for stopping by!
Dagan Haddad
Are you using dinosaur eggs or what? I added an extra 3 eggs (jumbo) + 1/4 c oil + water to get this anywhere near a consistency of dough.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Dagan, Low carb dough often does not have the same consistency as traditional wheat dough. This recipe was tested several times as written, with large sized eggs. I hope your version turned out great for you!
FEr
Hello, Do you think I can use this recipe in a bread machine?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I haven’t tried it, but let me know how it goes if you try.
Tatyana
Why did mine turn purple though? Lol it tastes fine. The only difference I made is I substituted coconut oil for butter.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Tatyana, I’m glad you liked the taste. Some brands of psyllium husk powder turn purple when reacting with the other ingredients. It doesn’t affect anything other than appearance.
Misty
I seem to have trouble getting the proper wet-to-dry ratio and I think it is because of the size of the eggs. The first time I made this I was at my mum’s and she had medium-sized eggs. Since this recipe calls for large eggs, we used 5 eggs instead and we got the texture pretty similar to the one in the video.
Since then I’ve always used 4 large or extra large eggs and the batter always turns out a bit less thick than in your video. I wouldn’t say runny or pourable, just not as thick as the one you got, so maybe the eggs I’m using are too large.
I have one bread baking right not in the oven and this time I used 3 large eggs instead of 4. I think this time the batter turned out a bit thicker than in your video but I’d say this texture is closer to yours
Between getting a thicker or or less thick texture, which one is preferable? How big are exactly the eggs you use? Where I live they usually come in three sizes (M, L and XL) and I usually get XL because eat poached eggs very often and I like a big yolk for that. maybe I should use L-sized eggs? With my mum we used 5 M-sized eggs.
By the way, I love how simple this recipe is! I love that it uses whole eggs instead of separated since I’m really bad at separating the yolks from the whites, and if you use more whites than yolks then you have to find another use for the yolks and it’s a pain in the neck. I went keto on summer last year and when I decided to start baking my own bread and went looking for almond flour bread recipes, I chose this one for its simplicity
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Misty, Thank you for sharing! I use large eggs (not medium or XL). The video shows the texture so I’d go by that. I’m so glad you like the simple recipe and making this bread.
Misty
Thanks! With XL eggs, I’ve noticed that even with 3 eggs the bread is just a tiny bit eggy. It’s not a problem since I usually toast the slices anyway but I think it definitely has to do with using too-big eggs. Is it because of the big yolks? I’ll definitely try with L-sized eggs next time, instead of M or XL
Becky
I just made this bread and I can’t believe how “real” it tastes!! It tastes so good and even hubby approves. Thank you for sharing the recipe.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you so much, Becky! I’m so glad to hear that.
Patty Oliver
This tasted really good but didn’t rise. I followed the recipe exactly. It is like 1 inch thick. What did I do wrong? I didn’t use gf baking powder, just regular…does that make a difference? It is not out of date.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Patty, Sorry you had issues with the bread rising. It doesn’t rise as much as regular wheat bread, but usually should be more than an inch thick. Mixing well once all the ingredients are combined can help create air bubbles. Hope you still liked it!
Barbara Martin
I don’t have psyllium husk powder. I do have xanthan gum. Do you know if that will work?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Barbara, No, not for this recipe. You can try my other keto bread recipe that uses xanthan gum.
Jean
I just made this bread and I love it!!! I couldn’t find psyllium husk powder at Trader Joe’s today, so I substituted flaxseed meal. It was absolutely delicious.
I’ve been on a low carb diet since the end of January, and thought I’d never be able to have a decent tasting slice of bread again. It has been quite an education, learning about the variety of food one can have when counting carbs.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Jean! I am so happy you loved the bread. Yes, there is a lot to learn when counting carbs! Thanks for stopping by!
Patricia Clayborn
Can I make this with oat fiber instead of psyllium powder?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Patricia, No, I don’t think that would work. Psyllium powder creates a chewy consistency to mimic regular bread, and acts as a binder. Oat fiber would not have the same effect. Some people have said they have had success with ground flax seed meal, so you could try that.
Joanne tabone
Can I use this recipe in a bread maker? Would use the gluten free option feature.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Joanne, I don’t have one so have never tried that. Let me know how it goes if you do!
Janet Metzger
Just made this bread and it was wonderful! Followed the recipe exactly and made sure my baking powder was fresh. It rose exactly as pictured and sliced up like a dream. My whole family loved it! Thank you.
Janet xx
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Janet! I am so happy you loved the bread! I often have to check the expiration dates on my baking powder too. Thanks for stopping by!
Susie Redmond
I’m so excited to have found your site. I thought that I’d never have bread again; you’ve made healthy eating for bread lovers possible!! Delicious!! Bless you!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I am so happy to hear that, Susie! Thank you!
Judy
I substituted ground flaxseed for psyllium powder. Was great.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
That’s great, Judy! Thanks for stopping by!
Misty
If using flaxseed, do you use the same amount as psyllium husk powder? I’ve only ever done this recipe with psyllium husk powder but I’d really like to try it with flaxseed meal as well
Shilpa
What can I use to substitute eggs in this dish?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Shilpa, unfortunately this recipe requires eggs.
Del
You could try chia seeds. You soak them in water first as per packet instructions then use the gel to in place of eggs, oil and butter according to the packet. Maybe worth a shot.
Liv
Just made it without eggs, works perfectly 🙂 I made a mix of crushed flax seeds and water, plus some egg replacer I bought in the shop.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you so much for sharing, Liv! That’s great to know.
Jo
How long does this last before freezing or refrigerating? If leftovers should I refrigerate right away?
Thank you!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Jo, It might last a day or two on the counter, beyond that I would put it in the fridge. I usually refrigerate almost right away, just in case. It does absorb moisture from the air sometimes, so I like it toasted if it lasts longer. You can freeze it, too.
Paula
I made this bread today and am very disappointed in the taste, texture, and color. The crust is brown but the center is an unappetizing purplish gray.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Paula, Sorry that you were disappointed. The color likely has to do with the brand of psyllium husk powder; some of them turn purple when baking, though this is not harmful. The brand I use is linked on the recipe card and does not turn purple (as shown in the pictures). Regarding taste and texture, I’d love to help troubleshoot, if you can describe what issue you are seeing.
Tim
Hello! What a relief! This is great, and in my opinion, scratches that bread itch craving while low-no carb. It was a touch more “eggy” than real bread in texture though what it lacks there it makes up in flavor.
I did have a question about raising, mine turned out about half as “tall” as the lid pictured. I followed the recipe to a T and used the 9×5 loaf pan the directions called for. Any idea what might have gone wrong? Could I double the recipe to get a taller loaf, one more suitable for sandwiches?
Thanks again, I’ll definitely look at more of your recipes.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Tim! This might seem strange, but is your baking powder old? Sometimes when baking powder is close to its expiration date, breads and other baked goods don’t rise as well. Thanks for stopping by!
Annette
Fantastic recipe!! Made it this morning. My granddaughter loved it with Kerrygold butter. I had it toasted with over easy eggs. Thank you for sharing!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Annette! Sounds like a perfect way to serve it!
Woody
Any tricks to getting the bread to ‘rise’? I know that yeast needs flour/gluten to work, but will it work at all in this recipe?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Woody, Yeast works by consuming sugar (either added sugar or sugar in wheat flour), so it would not work with these ingredients. You could try adding some yeast *and* some sugar (knowing that the yeast would consume most of it), but I haven’t experimented with that. Aside from that, mixing the batter well can help create more air bubbles, and make sure you are using fresh baking powder.
Liz
I think I used the right-sized loaf pan, but the bread is, at most, an inch and a half at the thickest part. Does it work to double the recipe and make a thicker loaf? Would adding more baking soda help?
Thanks!
Liz
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Liz, Low carb bread doesn’t rise as well as one made with wheat flour, but it shouldn’t be quite that short. Some factors that might contribute include the age of your baking powder and how well the batter is mixed – the mixing process helps create air bubbles. Also, did you use baking soda or baking powder? They are not the same. Baking soda needs something to interact with, in this recipe I use baking powder. More baking powder *might* help, but is risky because using too much can cause it to fall even more flat.
Kirstin
Can you freeze this bread?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Kirstin, Yes, you can!
Lynne Erwin
Tried this with the smaller amount of psyllium husk powder, and butter rather than coconut oil, and am happy with the results. Husband has been told no sugar, pasta, potatoes or bread, but his doctor said this would be ok. SO thank YOU!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Lynn!
Marie
Do you know the sodium content?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Marie, unfortunately, I don’t have that information readily available. If you put the ingredients into an online nutrition calculator you should get a better answer.
Cynthia
Has anyone had a chance to substitute the eggs in this with chia or flax eggs? Thanks!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Cynthia, I haven’t tried, but I thought someone mentioned it in the comments somewhere. Let us know how it goes if you give it a try, too.
Minerva Brewer
Your low carb bread recipe is the bomb! My husband loves it. The texture is very close to regular bread. Except for making grilled cheese, because the bread absorbed the butter leaving the texture undesirable. We recommend this recipe for anyone who is looking for easy and delicious bread. Thank you so much.
The Brewers
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Minerva!
Leah Prescott
Thanks so much for this recipe! My eleven year old daughter is struggling with diet changes and losing so many favorite foods along with her tummy hurting at the same time. This bread was a life-saver and mood booster for both of us! I couldn’t believe how easy it was. I’m so glad I found it and can’t wait to check out your other recipes!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Leah! Glad I can help!
Krisztina
Thank you for this bread recipe Maya! It helps me a lot on my low carb journey. I love this bread!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Krisztina!
William Dotson
Tried this bread and loved it.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, William!
Marcella Rice
Why do we have to use solid coconut oil and melt it when there is liquid coconut oil ? They both are pure coconut oil.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Marcella, They are not the same. Coconut oil that is liquid at room temperature is more refined and behaves differently in baking. The measurement when solid vs when liquid is also different. This is why the recipe says to measure it solid first, then melt it. It will have a different volume after you melt it. Hope this helps.
Misty
This is something I always do the wrong way. I always melt it and use a full 1/4 cup of melted coconut oil because I don’t know how to properly measure solid coconut oil. The brand I use is very hard when solid and comes in a tub so I have to scrape it with a spoon to get shavings. 1/4 cup of coconut oil shavings is not the same as 1/4 cup of solid coconut oil in a block – 1/4 cup shavings would have less oil because of the air in between.
I put the shavings in my stainless still 1/4-cup measuring cup on the smallest hob of my electric stovetop until they melt and keep adding more shavings until I fill the 1/4 cup. In the summer my coconut oil is always melted in the tub anyway so I’d have to refrigerate first if I wanted to measure it solid. As a matter of fact, I keep a jar of coconut oil in the fridge during the summer because I like to spread it on toast instead of pouring it – but it gets REALLY hard in the fridge! Way more than butter.
I think melted and solid coconut oil pretty much have the same volume, or if it changes, the amount of volume lost or gained is negligible 😉 Sometimes I make coconut oil bites by pouring 1-tbs servings of melted coconut oil mixed with something to give them flavours (matcha powder, raw cacao powder, essential oils, etc) on an ice cube tray and when they turn solid it looks like the volume is about the same.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Misty,
Do you store the coconut oil in the fridge? That would make it very hard and isn’t necessary. At room temperature coconut is usually very soft – at least every brand I have ever tried.
The volume is a little greater liquid than it is solid. If I melt a cup of coconut oil in a measuring cup, it overflows over the sides. You are right that it’s pretty close, it’s just a possible difference.
Those coconut oil bites sound yummy! 🙂
Misty
I don’t usually store it in the fridge but in the summer I do keep a small jar in the fridge because the one in the pantry is completely melted and there are some times I just want to use it solid, like for spreading on toast.
I’ve noticed that the texture differs from brand to brand. Jarrow Foods is more solid than another brand I am using now which is way softer.
Alicia
Hi, what is weight in grams for 1/4 cup of solidified coconut oil pls?
Would really appreciate if you could provide the info. TIA
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Alicia, Metric measurements will be added this week! Thanks!
Dar
Could you measure the internal temperature to assure proper doneness?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Dar, That’s a great idea! I think you definitely could and that is probably the most reliable way, but unfortunately I don’t know what the right temperature should be. If you happen to try and find out, let us know!
Collette
I wasn’t very fond of the flavor, neither did a friend I shared it with. The texture was great but it had an underlying flavor that just wasn’t nice to my taste buds.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Collette, Sorry that it wasn’t for you! I have other low carb bread recipes in the recipe index, so hope you’ll like one of the others better.
Barbara McGuire
So easy to make! Thank you for this recipe. I have tried one other one which was a complete failure so I’m very happy.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Barbara!
Ioana
I have only tried the 90-second bread. I am scared to consume so many pretty expensive ingredients and not to love the taste. Reading the comments, I think I will give this recipe a try. I will let you know how it turned out. Thanks for sharing so many great and healthy recipes.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hope you love it!
Carleen Bruce
Good morning! My first loaf of bread is in the oven. I have a couple questions though, I used unblanched almond flour is that okay? Also I used ground flax seed instead of psyllium husk as I was not able to find any. Do you need to use coconut oil or would vegetable or olive oil work? Then, I have a question about your almond flour biscuits, would that work as a biscuit topping for chicken pot pie?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Carleen, I wouldn’t recommend unblanched almond flour. It might be ok but the texture will be much worse than using finely ground blanched. I haven’t tried the recipe with flax but I expect that it will work better with psyllium, which provides that chewy bread texture and flax doesn’t do that. If you don’t want to use coconut oil, I’d recommend butter or ghee over vegetable oils. The almond flour biscuits should work fine as toppings.
Anne
I just had to comment, this tasted so good! Especially with almond butter on top! Thanks for sharing this recipe. 🙂
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Anne!
Carleen Bruce
Where can I purchase psyllium husk?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Carleen, I get mine from Amazon here.
Carleen Bruce
Thank you! Can’t wait to try this!
Raj
Hello Maya,
Happy new year. I wish you success and health in 2018.
I’m so glad to find your site with so many healthy recipes, I baked almond flour/psyllium husk bread yesterday and love it because it won’t raise my glucose levels. So I’ll be baking twice a week.
A question I have is that you mentioned using less psyllium husk, so I would use 2 tbsp. How much baking powder and water is needed?
Another thought, can we try adding a tbsp of pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds.
Thanks,
Raj.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Raj, Thank you for the kind wishes! I’m glad you liked the bread. I haven’t gotten around to trying it with less psyllium, so don’t have the exact amount of water for that case unfortunately. I think you can add a tablespoon of seeds easily without altering the rest of the recipe.
Jamie
I think I have to give up on low carb bread. I don’t think I did anything wrong and this was gritty and eggy just like 90-second bread. I was so hopeful. I may try it once more with butter instead of coconut oil and that flavor is too strong. Sorry to anyone who said this texture was like regular bread, I did not find it even close.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Jamie, Sorry it didn’t work for you. It definitely shouldn’t be gritty. This is likely due to using almond meal instead of almond flour, they are not the same but sometimes meal is labeled as flour. It should be fine and ivory in color.
Bebe
I’m about to try this with the flax seed meal instead of the psyllium husk, but I forgot gluten free baking powder. Does it matter that much if I use regular baking powder (I’m not super gluten sensitive)?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Bebe, I haven’t tried it with flax seed meal, so let me know how that goes. Regular baking powder is fine. Often times it’s naturally gluten-free anyway, but some versions aren’t so I just mention gluten-free just in case. Either way, it will work fine.
Tim
Can you omit the psyllium husk?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Tim, unfortunately there isn’t a replacement for the psyllium husk in this recipe and if you omit it the texture will be off. You could try reducing the amount, otherwise you may like this Easy Paleo Keto Bread Recipe which doesn’t require any psyllium husk.
Justine Lindsay
I was wondering if you have ever tried this as buns or dinner rolls before? Possibly putting them into muffin tins to help with shaping?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Justine, I haven’t tried that yet but it might work. I would definitely recommend using muffin tins for the shape and to watch them closely for baking time. Good luck and let me know how they turn out!
MJ
Hi Maya,
I was curious if I could increase the recipe to let’s say 24 slices to obtain more height to the loaf? I realize I would have to bake it longer and carbs may change too. Thank you for all you do for us Keto-ites!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Yes, you can do that! You’d need to increase the baking time like you said.
Michelle
I don’t know how to judge a serving size, I baked it in a round casserole dish. Is there a weight for serving size?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Michelle, unfortunately I don’t have that information. The best way to find what weight each serving size is would be to make it then weigh it (minus the casserole dish) and divide that weight by 18 servings.
Fran
I made this bread several times now using ground flaxseed in place of the psyllium powder and it came out perfect every time. I decided to try it as a sweet bread and added 1/2 cup raisins, 1 Tbsp. cinnamon, 1/4 cup erythritol and 2 Tbsp. Splenda. After it was done I iced it with 1/2 cup powdered sugar mixed with enough milk (about 1 Tbsp. to keep it thick but a little runny. Now I have a healthy, delicious, loaf of cinnamon raisin bread. Thanks for the great recipe!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Fran! That cinnamon bread sounds delicious, I’ll have to try that!
Marcella Rice
It seems raisins and powdered sugar make this Not a Keto bread.
Lee Kihbuhm
Is it supposed to look goopy? I followed the recipe, but it looks really liquidy.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Lee, Do you mean the batter? If you measured the same ingredient amounts as listed on the recipe card, then yes, that is how the batter should be.
Shaina
Hey, I tried the recipe. The bread came out very good, but I found it too egg-y. What can I do to avoid that? Thank you.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Shaina, I’m glad you liked it and sorry it turned out more egg-y than you wanted it. I don’t find it to be that way but for some people it might be. You may be able to substitute more egg whites for some of the eggs, but the end result would be more dense. Instead, you might want to try my new keto paleo white bread recipe. It’s light and fluffy, and has no egg yolks, so wouldn’t have an egg-y taste at all.
Laura Atkinson
I’m wondering how this will bake in my bread maker. I’ll try it oven first so I know how it “feels” but if this works in the breadmaker, I’m going to be one happy camper.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I haven’t tried it in a bread maker yet, let me know how it goes!
Woody
Were you able to see if it works in your bread machine?
Sara
Also curious about bread machine results! Please post if you have any suggestions. Thanks!
Micia
Just made this loaf. It is perfection. Just the right texture. The bread rose well too.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
That is wonderful! Thank you!
Mara
I made this bread again; and this time I added a 1/4 of shredded cheese and it came out delicious. I use the recipe with 6 eggs.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Yum! I have to try this with cheese in it, that sounds wonderful!
Lizette
Is the texture eggy?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Lizette, No, not at all!
Landry
Bread is in the oven! Excited to try it 🙂 any tips on storing it? Counter, fridge, etc?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I usually store it on the counter wrapped like normal bread. It should last for about a week. 🙂
Wafa
Maya, Thank You so much for this recipe. I made it as written with your suggestion of 2-3 Tbsp of psyllium husks and I am in heaven! Thank you so much! Being keto has been an amazing thing for me and my health but was truly starting to miss certain foods. This was so good and my family loved it too! Definitely a keeper for me. Thank you again! A quick question- if I halved the coconut oil, would that throw the texture off too much?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I’m glad you and your family liked it! It might be too dry with less coconut oil, and that does affect the wet/dry ingredient ratio, but you could try it. Usually I find psyllium recipes to be rather finicky with modifications, though.
Alison
Hello, I made this bread today using hazelnut flour and it has worked out very nicely. Possibly a stronger flavour than with almond flour but I think it is pretty good. Very quick and easy to throw together too. Thank you for the recipe!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Alison! I’m glad you liked it!
Sherry
Hello,
I just got a new oven, should bake everything correctly, it’s calibrated right according to an oven thermometer.
At 60 minutes, the bread showed as done with a toothpick. Removed it from the oven and it sank down the center. I waited 15 minutes. Cut a piece off and it was wet, like not done in the center. I baked it 15 more min and it stayed the same. Is it supposed to be wet/moist like, maybe it’s oily from the coconut oil? If it’s supposed to be completely dry but moist, not wet, then something went wrong.
But the taste was amazing, really very delicious! But I was looking for a gluten free bread I can toast, spread with homemade Nutella, and bananas. I don’t think this one will work if I can’t get it dry to toast.
Thank you.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Sherry,
It sounds like the bread needed to bake for longer. Sinking is the first tell-tale sign that it was not finished baking. Even when it passes the toothpick test, the top should get very crusty before removing from the oven. I’ve found that even with the same oven and correct calibration, the exact baking time can vary a bit. Unfortunately, it will not work the same way if you take the bread out, let it cool, cut it, and return it to the oven afterward.
I’m glad the taste was still good, at least. I hope you’ll get the chance to try it again with a longer baking time!
Cathy C.
I subbed the almond flour out with homemade sunflower seed flour as I am intolerant of almonds. I also copied someone’s idea from watching a youtube video to make it more bread tasting (and smelling) and added one package of Fleischman’s Fast Active Dry Yeast and a 1/2 teaspoon sugar (which the sugar is all consumed by the yeast and helps it rise). I put in 2 whole eggs and 3 egg whites.
It was fast to mix up and get in the oven. Cooked it for 65 minutes and left out to cool for over 2 hours. Cut into 18 slices was 2g net carbs and did rise. Wish I could send you the pictures I took to add to this post.
It was nice with no eggy after taste. It definitely had a nutty type flavour. I may further experiment with this, perhaps adding caraway seeds, or cheese, or various savory spices.
Thanks for a great recipe!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Cathy! I’m glad you liked it!
Dee
I have been eating keto for few months and looked up so many bread recipes but yours looked the most doable and convincing. I must say this is the first time I baked bread.. ever and it turned out PERFECT!! I love you for sharing this recipe. I was a little apprehensive though because it looked rather thick so maybe a good point to indicate for new bakers like me. 🙂 Also, can I box and store in fridge (not freezer) for few days? Again thanks! I’ll be sure to try another one of your recipes soon when I am not feeling so lazy.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Dee! I’m so glad you liked the bread. Yes, you can store it in the fridge or freezer. It’s even fine on the counter for a couple of days, too. I hope you’ll try more recipes!
kristin long
I just made this. I did two things differently – I used butter because I was out of coconut oil and I made it in a muffin top pan to make hamburger bun sized breads. I LOVE it. This is the least eggy keto bread I have tried to date. Thank you!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Kristin! Awesome idea to use the muffin top pan, I’ll have to try that myself!
Adam
Can I substitute vegan eggs, for regular eggs?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Adam, I haven’t tried that, it could work. Let us know how it goes if you do.
Diane P.
I’ve baked 3 loaves of different grain free bread and this is the winner! The bread tastes a little greasy. Can I put less of the coconut oil in? If I use butter instead, does it need to be melted as well?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Diane! If the bread is a little wet, it may need to be baked for a little longer. You could try reducing the coconut oil, but the bread may be dry. If you use butter, it would be the same amount, also measured solid then melted (just like the coconut oil).
Julia kelle
Hi, can I replace the almond flour with pumpkin seed flour?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Julia, I haven’t tried that, but I think you can!
Nosoyboy
I have substituted ground flax seed meal and the bread tastes way better, slightly less rise but holds together great.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you for sharing! Good to know!
Elaine Treacy
Hello, I would like to try baking this bread using the “27” option in the recipe. Unfortunately, the recipe does not automatically update. I have had success updating recipes on another website. Would it be possible to reply with the correct amounts for 27 slices? Thank you, Elaine
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Elaine, Sorry that the serving adjustment isn’t working for you. It works when I try it so I’d like to try to reproduce it – can you please let me know what device you are on and what browser?
In the meantime, here are the amounts for 27 slices:
3 cups Almond flour
3/8 cups Psyllium husk powder
1 1/2 tbsp Gluten-free baking powder
3/4 tsp Sea salt
6 large Eggs (beaten)
3/8 cup Coconut oil (measured solid, then melted)
3/4 cup Warm water
Hope that helps!
Elaine Treacy
Thank you for the measurements; I’m going to try them out today.
I use an iPad with Safari as the browser.
Elaine Treacy
Thank you for “27” measurements. I made the bread yesterday and was very pleased. Flavor and consistency are great! I did use egg whites from a carton for two of the 6 whole eggs.
I use an iPad with Safari as the browser.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Elaine! I’m glad it worked well for you!
Nosoyboy
I wonder if ground flax seed could sub for the psyllium?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I haven’t tried it, but the texture would probably be different. Let me know how it goes if you try.
Amelia Kennedy
Lovely bread, but I’ve just worked out that it’s cost me a fortune to bake in the UK – £13.50! The almond flour is the expensive item – I buy RealFoodSource flour from Amazon and use half a bag for the loaf. Any idea where I can buy this cheaper in the UK? Thanks for the recipe, so easy!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Amelia, I’m glad you liked the bread! Sorry it turned out expensive for you. I usually use this almond flour from Amazon, which is a lot cheaper than the one you mentioned ($8.49 per pound right now), but I don’t know if it’s available on Amazon UK. Vitacost also often has good prices, especially if you look for a coupon code online, but not sure about their shipping prices to the UK. Let us know if one of those turns out to be a better deal, or if you find some other place that’s better.
Bonnie
Try sunflower seeds – they are about $7 cheaper a pound for me. I grind them in a coffee grinder, and watch for the pieces that don’t grind fully. tho they just add texture, anyway! 🙂 It may be greenish when baked, but still OK!
Carla
Why not ghee, instead of butter?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Carla, The recipe uses coconut oil, and I offered butter as an alternative – but ghee will work, too!
Lara
My bread has come out black! What did I do wrong?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Lara, I’ve never had that happen. It’s hard to say what went wrong without being in the kitchen with you. Was it in the oven too long (or at too high a temperature) and burned?
Clementine
Just made this fantastic bread, and ate it toasted with avocado and tomato. Brillant!!! First time I’ve enjoyed anything resembling real bread in a while. Thank you!!!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Clementine! Avocado toast sounds awesome on it.
Donna
I’ve seen some recipes that call for blanched almond flour and others that don’t. What is required for this recipe? Is it in here and I just missed it? Does it matter?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Donna, For most recipes, either one works but the texture is different. Blanched almond flour almost always works better and creates a better texture in baking recipes. It matters less for something like breading. I’d definitely recommend finely ground blanched almond flour for bread. I like this one or this one.
Krystal
Could any honey or sweetening agent be added?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Krystal, I haven’t tried a sweet version of this bread. Honey wouldn’t be low carb, so just keep that in mind. Adding a sweetener should work, but other ingredients would need to be adjusted. You may need a little more of the wet ingredients if using a granulated sweetener, or a little more almond flour if using a liquid sweetener. If you try adding something, let me know how it turned out for you!
Maureen
I tried this today, it came out dry and didn’t rise much. I think I over baked it.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Maureen, Sorry to hear that! If it was dry, you can try reducing the baking time next time.
Debbie
Hello Maya. I have Yerba Prima Colon Care Formula. Can this be used for the psyllium?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Debbie, I hadn’t heard of that so had to look it up. It does say the first ingredient is psyllium husk powder, which is promising, though I don’t know the ratio of other ingredients. It might work, but the texture might be a little different. Let me know how it goes if you try it!
Stef
How many grams per serving is this?
By the way, this is a great recipe! Actually tastes like bread!
Already dropped 1 kg in 5 days just by eating your low carb bread instead of the ‘healthy’ one from the bakery. I also added some seeds the second time I made it just for a bit of texture which I personally think makes it taste even better 🙂
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Stef,
Sorry, I never weighed it to find out how many grams per serving it is. A serving is a 1/2″ thick slice.
I’m so glad you like the bread and that it’s helping you lose weight. Great idea to add seeds – I need to try that!
Deb D
Success!! This was really good. I did make 27 servings and ended up with a nicely rounded bread that, paired with my eggs, was a toasted treat that I figured was long gone since adopting a low carb lifestyle. I won’t be looking any further for a bread recipe.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
That’s great to hear, Deb! Thank you!!
Pat Stephens
I tried it this afternoon and it is the best one I’ve tried. I accidentally used a 10×6 pan so it was too flat, but that will be easy to fix. Thanks for posting it!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Pat! I’m glad you liked it.
Shandelle
Any suggestions for high altitude? LOL! My bread didn’t rise at all, it’s about an inch and a half tall. Still tastes good but it’s not really possible to use for sandwiches. THANK YOU for your website. I ordered a bunch of stuff through your “store” and I’m loving all the recipes we’ve tried.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Shandelle, Sorry to hear that it didn’t rise for you! I don’t live at high altitude so can’t test in those conditions. I’ve read that high altitude baking usually requires reducing baking powder slightly and increasing oven temperature by 15-25 degrees. If your bread rose at first but then fell flat, this could help. If it never rose in the first place, you could try more baking powder and whisking the batter more to introduce more air. I’m so glad that you like the recipes overall though!
Ian McNay (@IanMcNay)
I heard flax meal or ground chia seeds can do the trick 🙂 I’m going to try it…
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Ian, Recipes with psyllium husks are typically difficult to make substitutions, but if you made a variation that worked for you I’d love to hear about it!
Tom B
I’m going to try this recipe this week, but wanted to ask if there is any change for high altitude cooking? I’m above 5,000 feet.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Tom, I don’t live at high altitude so unfortunately am not able to test it out. I’m pretty sure you’ll need to increase the oven temperature (try 15 to 25 degrees higher), and reduce the baking powder a bit (try about 2 tsp instead of 1 tbsp). Let me know how it goes!
Steven
Any suggestions on how to make it rise a bit more? I made it once and while quite tasty it was more of a finger sandwich size.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Steven,
This bread is a little more dense than a traditional wheat bread. You could try more baking powder to make it rise a little more, but in general a gluten-free bread still won’t rise as much.
If you just want bigger slices, another option would be to use the same size pan but multiply the recipe by 1.5 (enter 27 in the box under “servings” to automatically recalculate amounts). You’d need to increase the baking time if you do this, since the loaf will be thicker.
Finally, you could also try my low carb bagels or almond flour biscuits for some other low carb bread options.
Mallory
Can I sub the coconut oil for a different oil? I love how this bread turned out but the coconut taste was pretty strong.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Mallory, I’d recommend trying butter instead of the coconut oil (same amount). Different brands of coconut oil vary in terms of how strong the coconut taste is, and also some people can detect it more than others. Butter makes a good substitute, since it’s also solid at room temperature and is a more similar fat compared to vegetable oils.
Tina Wilson
What about avocado oil? Will that work? What is the significance in the oil being in a solid state at room temp? Thanks! 🙂
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Tina, Liquid oils just react a little different in baking than solid ones. They are better at trapping air during the baking process. Avocado oil might work, but I haven’t tried it so can’t vouch for the results. Let me know how it goes if you try!
Sarah Lloyd
I have just started to baking/keto. Every time I make bread, it seems to be far to wet on the inside, kind of like it’s not cooked. I have brand new baking powder and I followed everything perfectly. 🙁 Does it normally come out so moist on the inside?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Sarah, It sounds like the bread wasn’t baked for long enough, so try longer next time. The top will be very hard and dark golden before the inside is done. You can also try this recipe for low carb bagels, which is a little less finicky in that aspect.
Sheila Baan Kiess
Dang Girl! You have nailed it! THE BEST LOW CARB BREAD YET… HANDS DOWN!!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Sheila! That means a lot!
Ire
Does this bread toast as well as your English Muffin recipe? One of my complaints with low carb, gluten free bread is when one puts the slices in the toaster, the edges toast/burn, but the middle doesn’t. Do you know what causes this?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Ire, It does toast fine as long as it is cooked through enough. The outside will get pretty dark and hard (think crusty bread) for the inside to be done. When the inside doesn’t that, most likely the cause is too much moisture remaining in the center.
Dawna Taylor
Where do I get the recipe? Does the psyllium cause stomach problems?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Dawna, The recipe is on the recipe card at the bottom of the post. Psyllium can cause stomach problems in larger quantities (just because of fiber content), but the amount in this recipe is relatively small, so should be okay.
Rebecca Jones
I made this but I fiddled with the recipe a bit. I had everything but the psyllium husk powder so I added another teaspoon of baking powder, one more egg, and I used buttermilk instead of water. I made small loaves and they turned out great! Kind of a combo between corn bread and bread in texture but it holds together more like bread.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you for sharing, Rebecca! That sounds really good – I need to try that version.
Kristen
Have you ever made it in a bread machine?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Kristen, I don’t have a bread machine, so haven’t tried it. Let me know how it goes if you do!
Lorri S
I can’t wait to make this! It sounds so easy!!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Lorri! I think it is!
Vicki Brown
Have just made this & couldn’t wait for it to cool before trying a piece. This is the best low carb bread I have tasted! Thank you so much
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Vicki! Waiting for it to cool is the hardest part. 😉
Ann Frisque
How is this paleo when it has baking powder? Baking powder contains corn starch which is non paleo.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Ann, You can make your own baking powder if you prefer not to use the commercial kind. Just mix 1 part baking soda, 1 part arrowroot powder, and 2 parts cream of tartar (no corn starch needed). Hope that helps!
Misty
I actually do this but I omit the arrowroot starch. I use cream of tartar and baking soda in a 2:1 ratio. For this recipe I use 2 tsp cream of tartar and 1 tsp baking soda
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Misty, Good to know that works – thank you for sharing!
Corrie
Very excited to try this recipe! Have any thoughts about turning this into cinnamon raisin bread? Would love to hear your suggestions for that.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Corrie, What a great idea! I haven’t tried experimenting with that yet. I do have a recipe for low carb cinnamon rolls here that you might like. You could toss some raisins in there, too.
Dave Cross
I am interested in a low carb ‘hot dog/hamburger ‘ bun recipe.
Chef Dave
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you for letting me know, Dave! I’ll add that to my list for this summer.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Dave, Just letting you know I have a hamburger bun recipe here now: https://www.wholesomeyum.com/recipes/low-carb-hamburger-buns-recipe-keto-paleo/
Kathleen
Congratulations on this recipe! It’s fantastic. I’ve tried a number of low carb bread recipes, not many of which I’ve bothered to make a second time. Made this one today and it came out beautifully, with a nice texture akin to that of wheat bread. The loaf isn’t very tall but it works and I will make it regularly. Grilled cheese sandwich, here I come!
For those who prefer to weigh ingredients rather than volume measure everything, here are my weights: using Honeyville almond flour, 2 cups is 6.5 ounces; and NOW brand psyllium husk you need 1 ounce. (I have the husks so I ground some to a fine powder in my coffee/spice grinder and measured 1/4 cup of the powder, which weighed 1 ounce or 31 grams. In future, I will just weigh 31 grams of husks into the grinder and know I have the right amount.) A quarter cup of coconut oil, like other fats, weighs 2 ounces.
Thank you, Maya!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Kathleen! I’m so happy you liked the recipe and will be making it again. I appreciate you taking the time to note the weight conversions – I’m sure they will come in handy for others!
Jane
Kathleen mentioned that the loaf wasn’t very tall. How would I increase the ingredients to make a taller loaf without changing the flavor. It is excellent in every way! I would just like it big enough to make a sandwich! It makes excellent toast too!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Jane, You can try changing the number of servings on the recipe card from 18 to 27. You’ll still get 18 slices that are 1/2″ thick, but they will be taller. It will probably take longer to bake.
Misty
I changed the loaf size instead of doubling the recipe =) I have a loaf which is shorter but taller and I get bigger slices 😉 Not completely square like sandwich bread but good enough. This is my loaf:
https://amzn.to/2GlTr4R
It’s just the RIGHT size for this recipe. In the oven the batter rises right up to the brim. I wish I could send pictures!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you for sharing, Misty! The smaller loaf pan is a great idea. If you have Instagram, you can post a picture there and tag me @wholesomeyumblog or use hashtag #wholesomeyum. 🙂
Dana
I found when I use new fresh baking powder the bread rises substantially more.
Sean
Hi, I am about to try your recipe, I know I come from a strange land – Australia!, but could you show imgredients in metric – weight as well – much easier than cups…
Miz Tina
I was wondering this too. Is the psyllium husk a must to make this work?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Yes, the psyllium husk powder is required for this recipe. I try to provide alternatives or substitutions where possible, but in this case other ingredients won’t have the same effect. The psyllium husk powder gives this a true bread texture. You could possibly reduce the amount a bit, but not remove it altogether. I hope you get the chance to try it!
Connie Reading
I just ordered the psyllium husk from Amazon, can’t wait to make this bread.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hope you like it!
Jan
This looks great! I can’t wait to try it!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Jan! Hope you like it!
Tanisha
What can replace the almond flour? I’m allergic to almonds.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Tanisha, Sunflower seed flour should work in the same quantity (you can buy it here). I haven’t tried it for this recipe, but it does often work as a good almond flour replacement. The only thing to keep in mind is that the bread may come out green in color – sunflower seed flour tends to do this when baked – but it doesn’t affect the taste. Let me know how it goes if you try it!
Denise
Can this be toasted and maintain taste?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Absolutely! I actually like it even better toasted.
Linda Smock
What is a good substitute for real eggs if someone is allergic to the yellow in eggs? Flax seed or egg whites?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Hi Linda, Egg whites should also work. You can replace the 4 eggs with 8 egg whites instead. The bread will rise a little less without the yolks, so I’d add another teaspoon of baking powder, too.
Jenny Sherman
I’m making mine with chia egg recipe! I’ll see how it comes out!
LaurenKellyNutrition
I can’t wait to try this recipe! I am not familiar with psyllium husk powder, can it be replaced for something else?
Joy Pugh
Hi, This is a real easy recipe to follow, smelt good while cooking, tastes lovely, but the color was worrying … purple? Is this right?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Joy! I’ve heard that some brands of psyllium husk powder turn purple when baking, but it shouldn’t affect flavor and is fine to eat. Hope you liked the bread!
Raj
I used SAT ISABGOL (PSYLLIUM HUSK ) from Indian industry which is in business over 60 yrs, and my loaf came exactly like in Maya’s pictures. Next loaf I’ll use 2 tbsp of psyllium husk instead of 1/4 cup.
This recipe is great for diabetics, I had 2 slices with egg whites for breakfast and checked my glucose levels within 2hrs and reading was 89. Super food, super healthy, thanks, Maya.
Good day,
Raj.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Raj! I’m glad it turned out well for you!
Raj
Hey Maya,
Yesterday I baked another loaf with 2 tbsp psyllium husk, 1 tbsp flaxseed flour, 1 tsp flaxseeds, 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds, 1 tbsp sunflower seeds, 1tbsp sesame seeds, 1/4 cup warm water, 4 eggs, and 4 tbsp organic coconut oil.
And topped the loaf with mixed dry nuts. This recipe is a keeper. I give you credit for your recipe, I just added few healthy nuts.
Thanks,
Raj.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
Thank you, Raj! I’m glad you love it and have made it your own!
PL
I used flaxseed meal and it worked well. Although it is more like a bread for butter and jam as opposed to sandwich bread. Darn tasty, though!
Leslie
Hands down, this is the very best (and easiest to make) low carb bread!! Huge thanks!!!!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
I love to hear that, Leslie! I am so happy you liked it!