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    Keto Yeast Bread | Easy, Low Carb, & Made in 5 Minutes

    Jan 17, 2020 The Diet Chef

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    This easy Keto Yeast Bread recipe is light, airy, and soft. It also toasts incredibly well! Most importantly, it has the perfect texture and taste of bread. And the best part of all is that no eggs are necessary to make it. So it's definitely not an eggy keto bread recipe like so many recipes are. Plus, you can make it in just 5 minutes.

    A hand holding slices of low carb yeast bread

    Keto Yeast Bread

    So, I've been thinking about making a Keto Yeast Bread Recipe on the blog for a while now. There's just something about the tanginess of yeast bread that I love.

    But, I just couldn't decide if I wanted to make a whole loaf of yeast bread or just a quick and easy 5-minute bread recipe.

    Well, clearly the easy version won out!

    And that's probably not a surprise because you guys know I love single-serve instant gratification kinds of recipes. Especially when those quicker versions turn out like the real thing....cough, cough, this yeast bread.

    By the way, if you like this recipe, give this easy Keto White Bread Recipe a shot!

    How To Make Keto Yeast Bread

    There are actually very few steps to making this bread.

    In a Medium-sized bowl, you'll want to add...

    1. Blanched Almond Flour
    2. Unflavored Whey Protein Powder
    3. Confectioners Swerve
    4. Xanthan Gum
    5. Rapid-Rise Yeast
    6. Salt 

    Then you'll just add warm water to the bowl and mix everything up into a thick paste.

    From there, you'll coat a small sandwich container like this with baking spray, and add the batter to the container.

    And once that's taken care of, it's time to cook or bake your bread!

    By the way, I put together a list of the best keto bread options you can buy in the store. So, if you're not up for making keto bread from scratch, give one of those a shot.

    Also, if you don't have protein powder I have a 90 second keto bread recipe that doesn't require it. Give that recipe a look, it's super easy to make.

    Slices of yeast bread held in a hand.

    Microwave Cooking Instructions

    So the quick and easy way to make this keto yeast bread is in the microwave.

    Cooking it like this should only take around 2 minutes and 30 seconds.

    At-least that's how long it takes in my 1100Watt microwave. But it's important to consider that all microwaves have different Wattages, so cook-times may vary in yours.

    The main thing you're looking for is a "firm" top to the bread when you press down on it. If it feels exceptionally soft, just cook it in 15-second intervals until it firms up.

    Now, when it feels done, it's important to let this low carb yeast bread to completely cool down in the dish.

    It will be incredibly fragile - and hot - when it first comes out of the microwave. However, as it cools, it will continue cooking, and it will be much easier to slice as well.

    So don't sleep on that pro-tip if you want to end up with the best results for your bread.

    A hand holding keto bread

    Baking Instructions

    Ok, so if you want to bake this bread in the oven you can.

    Just set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit - or 177 degrees Celsius - and bake it for around 15 minutes.

    You'll know it's done when the top feels firm and looks golden brown.

    And then again, when you remove it from the oven let your keto yeast bread cool down before you try to slice it.

    I don't even like to slice the bread when it's "warm". The cooler you let it get, the easier it will be to slice.

    Keto toast on a plate with butter on it

    Flour Options

    Like I mentioned earlier, the base of this keto yeast bread is almond flour.

    However, there are a couple of low carb keto alternatives you can use as well. 

    My two favorites are sunflower seed flour and walnut flour. Mostly because you can substitute these with almond flour on a 1:1 basis.

    Coconut flour, on the other hand, should NEVER be substituted for almond flour. It's FAR more absorbent than almond flour, and you can't substitute it 1:1. So, don't make that rookie mistake!

    By the way, since you'll most likely have some almond flour left-over after making this recipe, you can put it to good use by making my almond flour zucchini bread recipe next.

    Sweeteners

    As I'm sure you already know, bread is just ever so slightly sweet tasting. And this bread recipe is no different.

    However, instead of using sugar to sweeten the bread, you'll want to use Confectioners Swerve instead.

    Swerve has zero calories, and zero carbs so it's an ideal low carb keto sweetener.

    If you don't have Swerve on hand, you can always use Granulated Lakanto's Monk Fruit since you can substitute it 1:1. But, if you do use the Lakanto's sweetener I'd recommend blending it into a fine powder just so it dissolves easier.

    And yes, I know Lakanto sells a confectioners blend, but I don't recommend using it...It's twice as sweet as Swerve so you can't substitute it 1:1.

    By the way, I don't recommend using Stevia either. Stevia is 600 times sweeter than sugar, so the bread will be too sweet if you use it.

    Low carb toast with butter spread on it.

    Protein Powders

    Ok, so I've tried to substitute the protein powder out of this recipe.

    I've tried replacing it with more almond flour, and I've tried replacing it with unflavored collagen. And both attempts were absolute failures.

    That said, I don't recommend trying to replace it.

    In fact, I don't even recommend using a different protein powder than the one I used - which was Isopure's Unflavored Whey Protein Powder. Different brands of protein powders have different consistencies, and this can alter how your yeast bread turns out.

    So, for absolute best results, use Isopure!

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    Keto Yeast Bread | Easy, Low Carb, & Made in 5 Minutes

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    4.9 from 19 reviews

    A Keto Yeast Bread Recipe made in less than 5 minutes! This is THE BEST, easy to make, low carb yeast bread for the ketogenic diet. It's got the perfect chewiness to it, a delicious tanginess from the yeast, and it toasts incredibly well. Plus each slice of bread has just 1.5g NET CARBS!

    • Author: The Diet Chef
    • Prep Time: 3 Minutes
    • Cook Time: 2
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: 4 Slices 1x
    • Category: Breakfast
    • Cuisine: Keto

    Ingredients

    Scale

    ¾ Cup (86g) Blanched Almond flour

    ⅔ Scoop (22g) Isopure Unflavored Whey Protein Powder

    2 Tsps (6g) Confectioners Swerve

    1 Tsp (3g) RapidRise Yeast

    ½ Tsp Baking Powder

    ¼ Tsp Xanthan Gum

    ⅛ Tsp Salt

    ⅓ Cup (100g) Hot Water

    Instructions

    ***I HIGHLY recommend using a food scale for this recipe***

    In a medium-sized bowl add all of the dry ingredients.

    Now add the water, and mix until a thick "paste" consistency forms in the bowl.

    Once it does, coat a square glass sandwich container with baking spray, and add the batter to it.

    Use a spatula to evenly spread it out in the dish, and then microwave for around 2:30.

    Add 15 seconds of cook-time as needed until the top is firm.

    ***My microwave is 1100Watts and 2:30-3:00 is always about the right amount of time. Cook-times may vary depending on the Wattage of your microwave.

    Oven Instructions:

    If you decide to bake the bread in the oven make sure to USE PARCHMENT PAPER. The bread can stick to the glass dish, and be a pain to get out, and the paper will ensure you can get it out of the dish as easy as possible.

    Anyways, cook the bread in the oven at 350 Degrees Farenheit for around 15 minutes.

    Cook just until the top is firm and golden brown.

    Let the bread cool down in the dish until it reaches room temperature.

    When it does, remove the bread from the dish, and use a bread knife to cut it in half.

    Then use a larger knife to cut it into quarters.

    Store in a sealed container for a couple of days.

    Notes

    For BEST results do not substitute anything in this recipe! And use a food scale.

    3.5g Carbs - 2g Fiber = 1.5g NET CARBS a slice.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 Slice
    • Calories: 155
    • Fat: 11
    • Carbohydrates: 3.5
    • Fiber: 2
    • Protein: 9

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    Comments

    1. James says

      January 18, 2020 at 12:38 pm

      Made this!! It’s incredible






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    2. NanZ says

      January 18, 2020 at 2:58 pm

      You're a GENIUS!






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    3. Cici says

      January 19, 2020 at 10:41 am

      Literally the best quick keto bread I’ve made!






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    4. Janie says

      January 19, 2020 at 3:33 pm

      Best keto bread!!!

      Reply
    5. Janie says

      January 19, 2020 at 3:35 pm

      😊😊😊






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    6. Cecilia says

      January 20, 2020 at 2:08 pm

      I’m not even into bread but this recipe will convert me! Thanks for the recipe, Joe.






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    7. Susie says

      January 25, 2020 at 9:43 am

      Wow. Seriously the best recipe that I have made. Love it!






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    8. Susan Nissman says

      February 05, 2020 at 7:14 pm

      Seriously, this is better than regular bread. Wow! Thank you! And thanks for all your amazing recipes!

      Reply
    9. CV says

      March 10, 2020 at 2:10 pm

      Soooo good...but 600+ calories for the full recipe? Still can’t resist!






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    10. Vicky D says

      April 13, 2020 at 5:06 pm

      I have made about 10 different Keto yeast bread recipes. This one is the absolute best! It tastes wonderful and the texture is fabulous. I think you could use this as a base for muffins etc. It’s not gummy, eggy or bland. Perfect 👌 Thank you so much






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    11. Snowy says

      April 17, 2020 at 1:58 am

      This bread is by far the best I have ever had. Taste like a normal bread to me. I didn’t use the gum, replaced some husk powder with the almond flower, add flax seed meal. Everything tasted amazing!






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    12. Sylvie Archambault says

      April 17, 2020 at 1:40 pm

      Another good recipe. Taste is very good and ideal for one person. Merci beaucoup de Montreal






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    13. Cph Media says

      April 21, 2020 at 6:57 am

      Hi, in your description you refer to the oven light . I m in the UK and don t know what that means. Does it refer to a just warm oven?






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    14. Sarah Bellwood says

      May 28, 2020 at 9:40 pm

      Great recipe, but I have family and need to make a whole loaf not just 2 slices. Can I simply quadruple the ingredients and bake in a loaf pan in the oven? How long would I bake it for (I don't have a microwave)?






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    15. Carol says

      July 09, 2020 at 7:04 pm

      Absolutely love this and would love to make it as a loaf. Any suggestions on the change in ingredients and baking time?






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    16. KC says

      September 25, 2020 at 1:25 pm

      A very good substitute for bread and much easier and faster than other low carb breads. I dried it and used it for stuffing. One recipe will give you about 2 cups of bread cubes. It even smells like wheat flour bread.






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    17. Tina Barbera says

      October 21, 2020 at 1:12 pm

      Bread is amazing! However does this recipe yield 4 slices or 2?






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    18. Deb says

      October 24, 2020 at 11:45 am

      I had my first deli sandwich in 2 1/2 years with this incredible bread. Toasts like a champ, but faster than conventional bread. I use it for pizza crust as well, but I toast it just a bit first. FANTASTIC!






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    19. Maria Keto says

      November 08, 2020 at 10:16 am

      I just made it. Used the oven and I have to say it's pretty good! I have a question. The serving says 1 slice. The instructions at the end say say to cut it in 1/2 then in 4's, which would give it 8 cracker size servings. Is this then a serving, 1 cracker size?

      I hope somebody responds. This is important (in a way). Thanks






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    20. Ank says

      November 30, 2020 at 12:56 pm

      Hey Joe,

      Many many thanks for these lovely recipes. I used to miss my morning toast with coffee a lot on tge low carb diet I must now follow as a diabetic but your recipe has changed that. Its so simple and so quick that i am eating fresh bread every single day. :)

      Guess I should say when i saw the recipe I did not have unflavoured whey protien but the vanilla flavoured one and I just thought I will try with that while i wait for unflavoured one to arrive. That was a happy accident though because adding vanilla flavoured whey protien gave it the feel of a vanilla cake sponge and boy did I enjoy that.

      Once again, many thanks for sharing these. You are an absolute star.






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    21. David J Lee says

      April 02, 2021 at 10:03 pm

      Can I make a larger batch by doubling or tripling the ingredients and use a larger glass dish? Has any done this?






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      • The Diet Chef says

        April 03, 2021 at 6:16 pm

        Should work great david!

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    22. Linda Camp says

      July 12, 2021 at 2:13 pm

      The Swerve in this recipe is 18 carbs, guys. One tsp is 3 carbs. Multiply that by 6 (6 teaspoons in 2 tablespoons).
      https://swervesweet.com/products/swerve-confectioners

      Always check the carbs in each ingredient when you bake!

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      • The Diet Chef says

        July 12, 2021 at 7:04 pm

        Linda there are no calories...as you can see on the package. If something doesn't have a calorie it doesn't have a carb. The label is the way that it is due to FDA blanket guidelines for sugar alcohols...which as you are now realizing, don't make sense.

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    23. Anu says

      July 17, 2021 at 3:26 am

      Made this and was lovely had a bread texture n so easy to make.thanks for the recipe.

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    24. Kerry Ramirez says

      November 10, 2021 at 1:41 pm

      Just curious...you don't let the dough rise some first before baking? It has yeast so it should rise?

      Reply
      • The Diet Chef says

        November 10, 2021 at 1:44 pm

        Since it's instant yeast it doesn't need to proof.

        Reply
    25. Renita says

      July 19, 2022 at 4:25 pm

      Have you tried to make a full loaf from this recipe?

      Reply
      • The Diet Chef says

        July 26, 2022 at 10:31 am

        I haven't, but it should work.

        Reply

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    Hey there! I'm Joe Duff - The Diet Chef, and I've been creating low carb keto recipes for over 15 years. Initally, I started making these recipes to help myself lose weight - I lost over 75 pounds doing so - but now I make recipes for the entire low carb keto community!
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