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Get It NowThis Keto English Muffin Takes Me 2 Minutes
This keto English muffin recipe is one of my oldest low carb bread recipes — and honestly, I still come back to it all the time. I originally made it in 2015, just trying to create a gluten-free version that felt like the real thing. I wasn’t expecting much… but after that first batch, I ended up making it every single day for a week. You know a recipe is good when you plan out different meals — and then just keep remaking the same thing on repeat. Make them once, and you’ll see why:
- Soft, buttery, and full of air pockets – These muffins have that classic crusty edge and soft center, with real nooks and crannies — not bad for something made without gluten!
- Super quick & easy – You can be enjoying this low carb English muffin in just 2 minutes! I make these when I need bread right now. (If you have more time, try my keto bagels or almond flour bread next.)
- Clean ingredients – These have just 4g net carbs, no white flour, and they’re keto, paleo, and gluten-free basically without even trying.
Make my keto English muffin recipe with me — it’s quick, cozy, and the kind of breakfast you’ll want to make again tomorrow.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Here I explain the best ingredients for my low carb English muffin recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card.
- Flours – I use a mix of my Wholesome Yum Almond Flour and Wholesome Yum coconut Flour for the perfect texture. Skipping the coconut? Add a bit more almond flour (about 3–4x more).
- Unsalted Butter – I used butter, but you can totally swap in ghee or coconut oil if you’re keeping it paleo or dairy-free.
- Egg – I just used 1 large egg, but if you want a lighter version, 1½ egg whites works too.
- Baking Powder – Make sure it’s fresh! Old baking powder won’t give you the rise you need, and these keto English muffins rely on it to get nice and fluffy.
- Sea Salt
How To Make Keto English Muffins
I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card.
- Melt. Melt the butter right in your ramekin — less cleanup!
- Mix. Stir in the flours, egg, salt, and baking powder.
- Cook. Microwave or bake until the top feels firm and springy. Run a knife around the edge and flip it onto a plate. It won’t look or smell nice at this point, so I highly recommend the next step…
- Toast. Slice your keto English muffin in half and toast until golden and crispy.
My Recipe Tips
- You can cook a low carb English muffin in different containers. I usually use a 4-inch ramekin, but smaller ones work too — just split the batter. Flat-bottom soup bowls are great if you want a bigger muffin, and if you’re after more slices, try a mug or even a rectangular glass container to make it more like toast.
- I always toast mine after cooking. It makes the outside crispy and keeps it from being too soft. No toaster? A quick pan fry or toaster oven works too.
- You can totally bake these instead. I just use an oven-safe ramekin and bake at 350 degrees F until the top feels firm and springy — usually about 15 minutes. It’s great if you want to make a few at once!
- Want to make more? Just multiply the recipe and use extra ramekins. I do this all the time for meal prep!
Serving Ideas
Here are a few of my favorite ways to enjoy a keto English muffin — from quick and simple to weekend-worthy:
- Butter & jam – You can’t go wrong with a warm muffin, a pat of grass-fed butter, and a little jam (I usually go for my strawberry chia or blackberry jelly).
- Breakfast sandwich – I love stacking mine with bacon or sausage, a fried egg, and some melty cheese. It’s like drive-thru breakfast… but way better.
- Eggs Benedict – This is my weekend move: ham steak, a poached or coddled egg, and a drizzle of blender hollandaise over a toasted muffin. So good.
Keto English Muffin (2-Minute Recipe)
Make my low carb, keto English muffin recipe in minutes with just 5 ingredients! It's got nooks and crannies, and it's perfect for toasting.
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Instructions
Tap on the times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer.
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Melt ghee (or butter) in a microwave or oven safe ramekin or other container, about 4 in (10 cm) diameter with a flat bottom. This takes about 30 seconds. (If using the oven only, you can melt it in the oven while it preheats. Remove once melted.)
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Add the remaining ingredients and stir until well combined. Let sit for a minute to allow the mixture to thicken.
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Microwave method: Microwave for about 90 seconds, until firm.
Oven method: Bake for about 15 minutes at 350 degrees F (177 degrees C), until the top is firm and spring-y to the touch.
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Run a knife along the edge and flip over a plate to release. Slice in half, then toast in the toaster.
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Maya’s Recipe Notes
Serving size: 2 large slices (entire recipe)
- Tips: Check out my recipe tips above to help you choose the right container, get that perfect toasty texture, and make extras for easy meal prep!
- Serving ideas: Don’t miss my favorite serving ideas — from quick and easy toppings to a restaurant-style breakfast that’s totally worth it.
- Store: Keep keto English muffins in an airtight container in the fridge for a few days.
- Freeze: Freeze for 2-3 months—easy meal prep!
- Reheat: Pop them in the toaster or oven until warm and crispy.
- Information On Nutrition: The nutrition information below is for a large muffins made in these ramekins. Want smaller slices? Use a mug and toast the pieces in batches. For more container ideas, check out the blog post!
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Keto English Muffin
608 Comments
Penny Wilson
1I followed the recipe to the letter. My English muffin still stuck to the bottom of the ramekin. I’m still new to baking in these small bakeware. Am I supposed to mix the ghee in the mixture? I did so. I’m wondering if I am needing to coat the inside of the entire ramekin with ghee and just mix the English muffin separately in a small bowl with all of the ingredients, including the ghee? And then just scrape it from the bowl into the ramekin, and then bake it? Thanks for your help!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
1Hi Penny, Sorry to hear yours stuck. Yes, you mix the butter or ghee in the mixture, but if your ramekins are prone to sticking, you could grease them first, mix in a bowl, and then transfer to the ramekin.
Dawn
0I love these delicious alternative to bread. Great texture! I made a breakfast sandwich with 1 egg, 2Tbs. cottage cheese. So tasty, thank you♡
Wholesome Yum D
0So glad you enjoyed them, Dawn! That breakfast sandwich combo sounds so good. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Dana
0Mine is sticking also. I might try some parchment or like you stated mix then put in different ramekin to cook.
Gretchen
0What makes the calorie count so high? Is there any substitution that might lower it?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
1Hi Gretchen, Keto friendly flours are generally more calorie dense than white flour, but they don’t spike blood sugar the way white flour does. You can make the calories a little lower by using 1.5 egg whites instead of the whole egg.
Grant Burrets
0I was trying to find a recipe that satisfies me as much as my wife’s sourdough bread. Although this is not sourdough, it does taste delicious straight out of the baking cup.
I used the microwave.
I will have to try toasting it next time.
I just couldn’t wait to taste it.
Wholesome Yum D
0Grant, thank you so much for sharing this! I love that you gave it a try, even with a high sourdough standard to compete with. Toasting it next time sounds like a great idea too. So glad you enjoyed it! 😊
Georgina
0Hi Maya!
Thank you for the recipe 🙂 Made these once & they turned out really well! Went a lil off script the 2nd go, as we were using them for hamburger buns. Subbed out 1 Tbsp ground flax, added in 1 Tbsp of ground flax + 1/8 tsp of xanthan gum. They stayed together til the last bite! Our guests did not know they were keto til we told them & they asked for the recipe!
Looking forward to making more of your collected works!
Wholesome Yum D
0That’s such great feedback, Georgina! Even better that your guests couldn’t tell they were keto!
Jill Bernstein
0I’ve made these a couple of times and they were delicious. To avoid sticking, I mixed the batter in a small bowl, sprayed the ramekin with olive oil, and poured the batter inside. I also added everything bagel seasoning, but you can easily modify the seasoning to your taste. Toasting is a MUST to get the real English muffin texture. Thank you for this recipe Maya!
Wholesome Yum D
0Love hearing that, Jill! Great tips on preventing sticking and adding the everything bagel seasoning. Totally agree, toasting really makes it. Thanks for sharing!
Kendra
0This turned out really nice! I added some garlic powder and black pepper for a savoury touch and used it as a hamburger bun. It worked pretty well! A little crumbly after toasting, but nothing too inconvenient 🙂 I will say, the egg and coconut flour really come through flavour wise, but it can be masked well enough with the fillings. All around really decent substitute. I had no issues with sticking, but I let it cool in the ramekin for about 10 minutes before trying to remove for toasting.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0I’m glad you liked it, Kendra! Those are great additions.
Janet
0These were so easy and fast to make. We made egg and bacon breakfast sandwiches with these. Any suggestions on how we could make multiples of these in the oven at the same time? The whole family wants one! Or a good gravy to turn these into biscuits and gravy?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Thank you, Janet! Yes, you can place multiple ramekins on a sheet pan and bake them all at the same time. You could also use a muffin tin, but the shape isn’t ideal in my opinion. I do have a recipe for keto biscuits and gravy here.
Patricia Ellerker
0Perhaps it me…but I am unable to find the QUANTITY of each ingredient required in this recipe?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Patricia, The quantities are on the recipe card, right above where you left this comment. I mentioned this several times throughout the page.
Dana
0This turned out delicious! I didn’t have a round ramekin but used a glass rectangle one. It did stick to the bottom both times so I might try some parchment next time. I toasted with cheese, then topped with sliced tomatoes. Yum and quick and easy to make!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0I’m glad you liked it, Dana! I haven’t tried it in a glass dish, only stoneware, so not sure if it sticks to glass more easily. Feel free to line with parchment paper next time to avoid this issue.
Elle
0Absolutely addicted to these!! I have one almost every morning. If I want savory, I add some everything seasoning and sunflower seeds to it. If I want sweet, I add pumpkin pie spice and Besti. They toast up like a dream. Going to try a drop of sweet corn extract just for fun. Thank you so much for this recipe!!!
Lorraine Donahue
0Delicious! Wonderful recipe for lunch. Thanks so much, Maya!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Thank you, Lorraine! Enjoy!
Jeannette
0Awesome! I can now have Egg McMuffin’s again! Thank you Maya! And so simple to make.
BS-H
0Have yet to try this but it looks good. Will it do okay in a waffle iron? I ask because that would cook and toast at the same time. Or, how about instructions for an air fryer?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0I haven’t tried either of those methods, but in theory it should work. Let me know how it goes if you try!
Jane
0First off, I looove the convenience! Super easy measurements and quick prep time, perfect for a busy morning. As for flavour – very eggy, doesn’t smell great lol. Tastes a bit like overcooked eggs. I ate mine with peanut butter but I think it would be much better suited for savoury applications like a bacon and egg sandwich. Next time I may try reducing the egg and adding some shredded cheese for a better flavor. Thanks for such a clever recipe!
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Jane, Thank you for the feedback! I recommend toasting it to reduce the eggy taste. If you want a version with shredded cheese and less eggy flavor, try my chaffles.
Rebecca
0Such a beautiful muffin ? Topped with avocado and feta cheese ?
Chyan Torelli
0would adding blueberries to this recipe be OK ? I have not made this yet, but it looks yummy
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Chyan, I have never tried that in this recipe and I don’t think it would work.
Carolyn
0where can I buy that glass ramekin?
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Carolyn, Here is the link to the ramekins.
Jan
0How about the recipe for larger quantities?
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Jan, You can increase the number of servings on the recipe card and then you will repeat the cooking process.
Bob
0Tried and liked your English muffin recipe. It may already have been corrected, but your video recipe at one point refers to the muffin as a muffing. Either way, it tastes good.
Bea
0Thank you thank you thank you. My husband has been on the keto diet for a year now and has lost 180 pounds. His main complaint was no bread that tasted good until now. He loves your recipe for English muffins and so do I. Add a few same seeds or a little bagel seasoning and voila the bread craving is satisfied. Love your web page and recommend it highly. Thank you and bless you for all the work you put into running it. ?
Zoey Miller
0I make this or the almond flour version and use silicon hot dog bun and hamburger bun molds.
For hamburger buns:
I divide the batter into two molds, top bun and bottom bun. I let it rest 10 minutes then microwave 90 seconds and lightly toast in the oven.
For hot dog buns:
I pour into my silicone hot dog bun molds. I left the batter rest for 10 minutes. Next I microwave for 30 seconds then put a divot in the middle as it’s starting to firm up a little so that you can put your hot dog in it. Then I finish microwaving. I lightly toast it for a hot dog bun.
The hot dog bun really good with the gigantic 1/4lb+ Costco dinner franks or lumberjack sausage. Making it into hamburger buns works perfectly from slider size to 1/2 lb burgers.
I also put a little onion and garlic powder in it or a little cheese for more flavor when making the buns.
Nan
0Satisfied my desire for an English muffin. So east to make. Very dry
AB
0I really liked the taste!! but it was very crumbly. Could it be because my almond flour wasn’t fine enough? There’s no way I could have toasted these in the toaster it was just falling apart. Any tips?
Bea
0The flour has to be very fine and make sure to blend everything well. Blend for at least 3-4 minutes.
Zoey Miller
0I make this or the almond flour version and use silicon hot dog bun and hamburger bun molds.
For hamburger buns:
I divide the batter into two molds, top bun and bottom bun. I let it rest 10 minutes then microwave 90 seconds and lightly toast in the oven.
For hot dog buns:
I pour into my silicone hot dog bun molds. I left the batter rest for 10 minutes. Next I microwave for 30 seconds then put a divot in the middle as it’s starting to firm up a little so that you can put your hot dog in it. Then I finish microwaving. I lately toast it for a hot dog bun.
The hot dog bun really good with the gigantic 1/4lb+ Costco dinner franks or lumberjack sausage. Making it into hamburger buns works perfectly from slider size to 1/2 lb burgers.
I also put a little onion and garlic powder in it or a little cheese for more flavor when making the buns
I also use the keto psyllium husk English muffin sometimes as well..
Jennifer
0Love it, sometimes I add a little shredded cheese and a tiny bit more baking powder to make it fluffier. I slice and toast it in a pan with butter. Yummy
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi, Yes, that could affect the texture of the bread, I suggest using Wholesome Yum Almond Flour because it is super fine.
AB
0Unfortunately, I live in Denmark – so I will try to find some locally.
Sophia
0At first, I didn’t like them. Tasted too much like corn bread to me but, willing to give it another shot I made them again and for me, the difference was the toppings. Here’s what I did:
1) Cooked a few slices of bacon
2) Cut the muffin in half (stored the other half). Toasted the muffin both sides in the bacon fat.
3) Topped the toasted muffin with the bacon, some aged white cheddar cheese and tomato slices on top
4) broiled the above until the cheese melted and the tomato was a little curled.
DELICIOUS!!!!!!! 4.5 net carbs
Eileen
0This recipe is incredible!! I was really skeptical at first but it turned out perfect! Definitely satisfied my English muffin fix.
Ama
0Do you have recommended subs for those of us that are allergic to tree nuts? I also don’t do well with drupes, so I don’t eat coconut. I was thinking I’d try Fufu. Thank you!
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Ama, Sunflower seed flour is usually a good substitute for almond flour.
Gayle
0Tasty! Really satisfying alternative to cornbread. I don’t even toast the muffin. Slice the warm muffin in half, slather with butter and enjoy.
Sylvia
0Read the comments, followed recipe as outlined. Only thing different I used parchment paper plus spray with avocado oil on the ramiken. Had no issues with crumbling. Left in pan for 10 minutes. Cut in half, toasted it. Ngl, the muffin was very dry. No flavor, to me anyway. Will not try again.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Sorry to hear that, Sylvia! It sounds like your English muffin was over baked. Ovens and ramekins can vary so I would check on it sooner next time if you decide to try again.
Becca
0I just made this. It only took 1 minute in my microwave as opposed to 90 seconds. I put a little butter on it and browned both sides in a fry pan when it was done and it looks like an actual English muffin. I was surprised at how much rising it did while cooking. It’s a bit thicker than a regular English muffin. I also used a small 4 inch Pyrex bowl with parchment paper lining. I only gave it 4 stars because I haven’t tasted it yet but it cooked up amazingly. Ill be toasting it tomorrow morning and making a sausage egg and cheese breakfast sandwich to take to work with me.
Julie
0Such a treat to have an English Muffin! I have made this recipe twice now and each time the muffins do not come out of the ramkin well. This time I made sure the ramkins were well oiled. Next time I will use some parchment circles in the bottom unless someone has some great suggestions.
FYI I was finally able to get some Wholesome Yum Almond & Coconut Flour and decided to do a comparison against the products I have been using. ? Both rose well and there was no discernable difference in appearance between the two. The biggest difference was in texture. The Wholesome Yum products had a much finer texture but they both tasted great.
Thank you for so many great recipes Maya.
Steve E
0All I had were 5″ ramekins, but all things considered, it worked fine. You have to get used to almond/coconut breads as they kind of want to suck the moisture out of your mouth. Have a cup of coffee and problem solved. The added benefit is that when you have one muffin and make it into a breakfast sandwich you are done, they are SO much more filling than the standard muffin. Totally worth it. Also, I live solo, so making my bread one at a time just makes sense to me. Don’t have to worry about making and storing loaves!
Amber pontow
0How would these taste if you make a breakfast sandwich ( the English muffin -toasted , with sausage or bacon, fried egg and cheese) to go and microwave heat up for later? In the microwave or heat up in parts for later. Or if I had them prepped in the fridge to take to work. And heated up?
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Amber, That should work well for you.
Mari
0Good keto recipe but a touch dry. Definitely best when toasted.
Marilyn
0Mine didn’t sent to work out.
Did not rise very much. Looks like a half of a cut one.
Vicky
0Can I eliminate the coconut flour?
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Vicky, Replace the 1/2 tbsp coconut flour with an additional 1 1/2 tbsp to 2 tbsp almond flour.
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Hi Marilyn, Keto flours don’t typically rise a lot so you’d want to use the right size ramekin to ensure they are thick enough. These are the ones I recommend.
Carole
0Can I double the receipe?
Maya | Wholesome Yum
0Yes, absolutely! I’d recommend portioning it into multiple containers if you scale the recipe up.
Star
0Hi Maya. I enjoy this english muffin very much. I put sunflower and pumpkin seeds on top with small sliced blueberries before putting in microwave. Then lightly toast.
Lannette
0Whole family loves these English muffins! It’s easy to turn out multiples, one at a time while doing other kitchen chores.
Lynn
0Do you have a recipe for English muffin bread or should I triple or quadruple this recipe? Thank you ?.
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Lynn, I don’t have a recipe for English muffin bread.
Keith Davis
0Since going low-carb my favorite breakfast tool, the “Egg McMuffin” maker has sat, sadly and ignored on the top shelf of the cabinet. Well, sad no more, today I made an “Egg McMuffin” that would rival anything available in the land of Golden Arches. It was amazing and wonderful. What a treat!!! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, for this delightful recipe!!
Cyndi
0It appears the yield for this recipe is only one muffin. It would be easy to make several ahead, will experiment with freezing the surplus. Why is coconut so prevalent in keto cooking? I am severely allergic to coconut (anaphylactic shock, I carry a pen). What is the recommended substitute? If I use almond flour only the end product is too heavy. I need gluten free.
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Cyndi, Coconut is low carb and using it in combination with almond flour tends to produce a better texture than one flour alone. All of my recipes are gluten-free, and I do have many without coconut flour for those that need it. You can try my almond flour bread recipe that contains no coconut, or find more almond flour recipes here.
Debbie Freeberg-Renwick
0Is it possible to make and store multiple keto english muffins? How? I’ve enjoyed your recipes so much. Thanks!
Debbie Freeberg-Renwick
0Sorry! Just saw the storage instructions above. Somehow I had missed that in my first read-through.
Shirley
0Made this recipe in past and then, fell off the keto wagon! Back on it and all of these were a hit! L to R of picture (if allowed to post) everything but bagel seasoning, original recipe, and egg white only (dried powder so recon per bag to add 3T water to equal 1 large egg)
Thank you for a great recipe! My ramekin is 4” at bottom but 5 “ at the top…
Vicki
0I’ve made this recipe twice. I love it. It’s so quick that I can mix it up while my breakfast meat is cooking.
cam
0So easy to make and came out nice and fluffy. I left it in the toaster too long so it was burnt but I scraped it off and added avocado, tomato and fried egg. Delicious.
Tommi
0Surprised at the ease of the recipe and how good it taste.
Julie
0So quick and easy, I think my skinny husband was even more impressed than I was ?. Next time I am going to try the egg white substitution and a larger ramekin so they are thinner. Such a treat, feels decadent and “normal”. Thank you
Judi
0Delicious, easy! It is what I needed to help me stick with keto!
Judie McKnight
0I didn’t have any small containers to make this in, so I just went ahead and made it in a large silicone cupcake (holder?). Anyway, it turned out great, and came out really easy. I just had to support it in my hand when I was mixing it, but it fit perfectly.
Shirley
0Forgot about this recipe and recently “found it”… it is the best recipe for toasting “bread” on keto! I added a little less butter to add a bit of leftover bacon grease for my muffin breakfast egg & cheese sammie. I also added a couple of sprinkles of nutritional yeast and about 1/2 t hemp hearts and cut the coconut flour to 3/4 tsp. So terrific to add the “everything but the bagel” seasoning! I made 3 ramekins so I can have them ready to toast anytime needed! (my ramekins are almost 5” and they work perfectly) things to note: Be sure your ramekin is cooled a bit after melting butter so your egg doesn’t begin cooking when you add it! Add all rest of the ingredients and do stir all items up well, and let it rest ~ 90 sec before you microwave it to allow the baking powder to activate. I also found no salt was needed with the additional items I used.
Daavid
0These turned out amazing! I took the advice from a few others in comments and lined the ramekins with parchment, so they came right out and the bottoms are a beautiful, crispy golden brown! I quadrupled the recipe and used 3 tbsp olive oil (using the 3:4 conversion ratio), and tried subbing 2 tbsp of psyllium husk powder for almond flour, as someone else suggested. One thing I’m wondering about is how to get these a little flatter. I tried to distribute the batter as evenly as possible but they still rose up almost like muffins and having them be a little more “English muffin”-shaped would help with the cutting and the toasting (although I toast mine in a toaster oven). Would something like a pastry weight help them keep their shape?
Thanks so much!!
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Daavid, I never experienced the issue of this muffin rising too much. As you can see from the video my muffin is not fully flat on the top either. If you have any success with this let me know.
Mindy
0These were delish and so simple! I’ve been gluten-free for over 15 years, so it’s been a loooong time since I had an English muffin. Even my boyfriend who doesn’t have to be GF loved them. We had them as breakfast sandwiches with some sausage and a drizzle of honey. Made two with vegan butter and two with coconut oil, and both were amazing! Thanks for a great recipe…I’ll definitely be putting this one in our regular breakfast rotation.
Amy
0LOVE this recipe! I thought I couldn’t have bread ever again and I even put my toaster away, but this recipe saved me. I tried the recipe as is and though I liked it, it had a little too much egg flavor for my tastes… Therefore, I modified the recipe by swapping out the 1 Large Egg with 4 Tbsp of egg whites, and I swapped out the 1 Tbsp Butter and instead used 1 Tbsp of Avocado Oil. Now it’s PERFECT!!! Such great taste; I eat it almost every day. Thank you for this recipe. 🙂
Cathy
0Love it!! Thanks for sharing!!! These will be made often!!
Cathy
0Can’t wait to make this!!!
Lys
0I love this recipe! It’s the best keto recipe I’ve tried. Do you have a larger recipe so I can make a loaf?
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi lys, I recommend my Easy White Bread recipe if you are looking for a larger loaf of bread.