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  • Keto Yeast Bread Ingredients
  • How To Make Keto Bread With Yeast
  • Low Carb Yeast Bread FAQs
  • Keto Yeast Bread Storage Instructions
  • Ways To Use Almond Flour Yeast Bread
  • Tools To Make Keto Bread With Yeast
  • Keto Yeast Bread Recipe

Ever since I released my keto bread mix, people have been asking me if they can use it to make keto bread with yeast. Well, now you can! Bread made with this mix is already totally delicious, but adding yeast just takes it over the top. Give this low carb keto yeast bread recipe a try, especially if you’ve been disappointed by dense keto breads. Not anymore!

If you’re a fan of yeast in baking, try it out in keto dinner rolls, soft pretzels, hot dog buns, and garlic cheese bread – they are all made with yeast and super fluffy.

My Wholesome Yum Keto Bread Mix makes this keto yeast bread recipe come together in such an easy way! And if you’ve written off keto bread as being dense, you’ve got to give this one a try. It’s my best yet. I spent months getting this mix just right, so that it’s light, fluffy and chewy all at the same time.

Keto Yeast Bread Ingredients

The ingredients to make this keto bread recipe with yeast are pretty straight-forward:

  • Active dry yeast – This gives the bread the classic yeast flavor, obviously! If you’re pulling yeast out of the pantry, make sure it’s fresh and active, it does go bad!
  • Inulin powder – The inulin acts as the sugar for yeast so the yeast can be fed without sugar. I was SO happy when I found out I could make yeast dishes with no trace of sugar whatsoever.
  • Wholesome Yum Keto Bread Mix – Can’t have yeast bread without bread! This mix makes a perfectly chewy, bubbly loaf with clean ingredients.
  • Butter – I prefer grass-fed for best flavor, but you can use whatever you keep at home. Coconut oil should work fine as well, but know that the bread mix contains whey, so the bread would not be dairy-free regardless.
  • Eggs – Use large eggs, not medium or jumbo.
  • Unsweetened almond milk – You can use any keto milk here.

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How To Make Keto Bread With Yeast

  • Bloom yeast. In a small bowl, mix together inulin and warm water. Then stir in yeast and set aside for 10-15 minutes, until puffy.

TIP: Make sure the water is warm, not hot or cold. A good temperature range is 105-115 degrees. If you don’t have a thermometer, use the inside of your wrist to test. It should feel pleasantly warm, not cold or hot.

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Make bread batter

  • Cream butter. Use a hand or stand mixer to beat butter until it’s pale and fluffy.

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  • Add eggs and milk. Use room temperature eggs and milk (so the butter doesn’t solidify) and beat until incorporated.

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  • Proof bread. Fold yeast into bread batter until uniform. Cover with plastic wrap and let the yeast proof in a warm place for 1 hour.

TIP: For a warm place, I recommend the oven with the light on and heat off. You could also try a sunny window sill, just make sure there is no draft.

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  • Bake. Transfer batter to a prepared loaf pan and bake bread until golden brown.

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  • Cool. Let your low carb yeast bread cool completely before slicing.

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Low Carb Yeast Bread FAQs

Where can I find the keto bread mix?

You can find Wholesome Yum keto bread mix on the Wholesome Yum Foods website here, or order it here on Amazon.

As of March 2021, we ship to the U.S. and Canada. If you’re outside these countries, please sign up here to be notified when it’s available to you.

Can I use yeast in keto bread?

Yes, you can use yeast in keto bread. You just need something to activate it. In normal breads, that would be sugar, but I prefer to feed it with inulin powder instead.

Can I substitute the inulin powder?

If you want to be certain your keto bread is completely sugar free, you must use inulin powder for this recipe.

However, if you follow a dirty keto diet and don’t mind trace amounts of sugar, you could substitute an equal amount of coconut sugar.

Do not use another keto sweetener to substitute, as it will not serve as sufficient food for the yeast to “eat.”

Is yeast keto friendly?

Yes, yeast is keto friendly. Where it gets confusing is that yeast needs something to “feed” on for it to become active. Typically we feed yeast with sugar, which the yeast “digests” but still makes us a bit nervous.

Why is why once I found out that yeast can feed on inulin powder, I’ve never looked back. It’s a great way to add height and flavor to keto baked goods.

Does yeast have carbs in it?

Yeast does not contain any carbs. But sugar and/or starches usually activate the yeast, which is probably why you associate it with carbs.

Even though the yeast “eats” the sugars, I actually found a keto option that works just as well as sugar – inulin powder!

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Keto Yeast Bread Storage Instructions

Keto loaf bread with yeast is best after it’s completely cooled, or even the next day. Don’t cut into it until it’s completely cooled!

Store the bread in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Can you freeze this low carb yeast bread recipe?

Yes, slice it and store in the freezer with parchment paper sheets in between slices (to prevent sticking). It’s good frozen for 2-3 months.

TIP: Pop frozen slices right in the toaster for convenience.

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Ways To Use Almond Flour Yeast Bread

Need ideas for using your bread? Here are a few sandwiches and fillings to try:

  • Keto BLT
  • Keto Peanut Butter And Jelly
  • Keto Garlic Bread
  • Keto Reuben
  • Keto Grilled Cheese
  • Keto Chicken Salad

Tools To Make Keto Bread With Yeast

Tap the links below to see the items used to make this recipe.

  • Wholesome Yum Keto Bread Mix – The key to the best keto yeast bread. I spent months perfecting it. Try it out and see for yourself!
  • Hand Mixer – Hand mixers aren’t as fancy as stand mixers, but they get the job done and are so much easier to store.
  • Loaf Pan – This loaf pan will give you a tall and fluffy keto yeast bread.

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Keto Yeast Bread Recipe

This super EASY keto yeast bread recipe is light, fluffy, and chewy, with delicious yeast flavor and only 6 ingredients.

Prep: 15 minutes

Cook: 50 minutes

Proofing Time: 1 hour

Total: 1 hour 5 minutes

Author: Maya Krampf from WholesomeYum.com

Servings: 16 (adjust to scale recipe)

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  1. In a small bowl, stir together the inulin and 1/4 cup (59 ml) warm water (make sure it’s not hot or cold). Stir in the yeast and set aside for 10-15 minutes, until puffy.

  2. Meanwhile, make the bread mix batter according to the package instructions. (Do not bake yet, keep it in the bowl.)

  3. When the yeast is done proofing and has increased in volume to 1/2 cup, fold it into the bread batter, until uniform.

  4. Cover with plastic wrap and place in a warm place (such as a turned off oven with the light on) to proof for 1 hour.

  5. After an hour, preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (162 degrees C). Line an 8x4 loaf pan with parchment paper hanging over the sides. Transfer the batter to the lined loaf pan and gently smooth the top, being careful not to disturb the yeast too much.

  6. Bake bread according to package instructions, about 50-60 minutes, until golden and an inserted toothpick comes out clean. If it browns too much before the inside is done, tent the top with foil and continue baking until done.

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Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1 slice, 1/2" thick

Nutrition Facts

Amount per serving. Serving size in recipe notes above.

Calories189

Fat14.6g

Protein8.8g

Total Carbs7.5g

Net Carbs2.2g

Fiber5.3g

Sugar0.1g

Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy. Have questions about calculations or why you got a different result? Please see our nutrition policy.

Course:Bread

Cuisine:American

Keywords:keto bread recipe with yeast, keto yeast bread, keto yeast bread recipe, low carb yeast bread recipe

Calories: 189 kcal

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FAQs

How many slices of keto bread can I eat per day? ›

You can, maybe a slice or two here and there, but you ideally don't want to be eating too much of it. This is because a keto diet involves eating minimal carbs; less than 50g a day. However, a slice of bread contains around 20g of carbs, which is quite a chunk of your daily carbohydrate allocation.

What is the best tasting keto bread? ›

The SOLA Sweet & Buttery Keto-Friendly Bread is our top pick because it is light, fluffy, and contains only 2 grams of net carbs per slice. If you want to try your hand at making your own bread, just add olive oil and yeast to the Scotty's Everyday Keto Bread Zero Carb Mix for a fresh loaf.

Do I need to double yeast when doubling bread recipe? ›

You can increase the size of most bread recipes by simply doubling, tripling, etc. all of the ingredients, including the yeast. Depending on the recipe and rising time, you may use as little as 1 teaspoon, or up to 2 1/4 teaspoons (sometimes more) of instant yeast per pound (about 4 cups) of flour.

What makes keto bread better? ›

In conclusion, there are several notable differences between keto bread vs regular bread. But for the most part, keto bread is made with non-grain flours, has a significantly lower carbohydrate content, is more nutrient-dense, and may have a slightly different flavour and texture.

Is 2 slices of bread a day bad for weight loss? ›

A study of 9,267 adults discovered that eating two slices (120 grams) of white bread per day was associated with a 40 percent increased risk of weight gain and obesity. Researchers have found that more refined and processed foods, such as white bread and white rice, resulted in greater abdominal fat.

Does keto bread spike blood sugar? ›

Key Takeaways. Keto bread is good for people with diabetes. Since it has a lower carb, higher fiber, and protein, it may help stabilize blood sugar levels. Due to keto bread's higher protein and fiber content, it has a low glycemic index, resulting in less post-meal blood sugar response.

What are the cons of keto bread? ›

One more potential drawback: "Keto breads may not be as rich in other nutrients that are found in whole grains, such as B vitamins and minerals," says Sharon Palmer, MSFS, RDN, a dietitian in Ojai, CA.

What sweetener to use for keto bread? ›

Top 6 Keto Sweeteners
  • Stevia. Stevia or stevia leaf extract is a low-carb sweetener. ...
  • Monk Fruit. Another keto-friendly sweetener is monk fruit (Luo Han Guo). ...
  • Erythritol. Erythritol is a naturally occurring sugar alcohol (polyol) found in fruits like grapes and watermelon. ...
  • Xylitol. ...
  • Maltitol. ...
  • Yacon Syrup.
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Why is keto bread so expensive? ›

Why Is Keto Bread So Expensive Compared to Regular Bread? Well, like many low carb / high protein foods, ours are certainly more expensive than regular products. Low-carb products often require specialist ingredients or different baking and manufacturing processes, which can contribute to higher production costs.

What happens if you let yeast bread rise too long? ›

“If the dough has risen too long, it's going to feel fragile and might even collapse as you poke it,” says Maggie. If this is the case, there's a chance you can save your dough by giving it a quick re-shape. Learn more about this fix in our blog on saving overproofed dough.

Does more yeast mean fluffier bread? ›

Perfect Your Yeast Levels

Carbon dioxide is responsible for all the bubbles that make holes in bread, making it lighter and fluffier. Because gas is created as a result of yeast growth, the more the yeast grows, the more gas in the dough and the more light and airy your bread loaf will be.

Can you put too much yeast when making bread? ›

The more yeast in a recipe initially, the quicker it produces CO2, alcohol, and organic acids. Alcohol, being acidic, weakens the gluten in the dough, and eventually the dough becomes “porous,” and won't rise; or won't rise very well.

What is the healthiest bread for keto? ›

Sourdough bread is a relatively low-carb bread option, typically containing just 10 grams of carbohydrates or half the amount of carbohydrates of a white slice of bread. This makes sourdough bread a great keto-friendly choice.

Does fiber cancel out carbs? ›

On Nutrition Facts food labels, the grams of dietary fiber are already included in the total carbohydrate count. But because fiber is a type of carbohydrate that your body can't digest, it does not affect your blood sugar levels. You should subtract the grams of fiber from the total carbohydrate.

Is mayo keto friendly? ›

Mayonnaise is the perfect condiment for the Keto Diet because it consists of high fat, low protein, and zero carbohydrates. It also has many health benefits that can help you maintain Ketosis and achieve your weight loss goals on the Keto diet.

Is it OK to eat a lot of keto bread? ›

Additionally, some keto bread brands may contain artificial ingredients or additives that can be detrimental to long-term health. It's important to consume keto bread in moderation and prioritize a well-rounded diet that includes a variety of nutrient-dense foods.

Is 4 slices of bread a day too much? ›

'Healthy eating guidelines recommend starchy carbohydrates, which include bread, make up about a third of our diet,' Juliette explained. 'As a guideline, one to two medium slices is usually considered to suit most people (those or are very active may prefer more, those who are inactive may want less).

Will 2 slices of bread take me out of ketosis? ›

Eating refined high carb foods like white bread, pasta, rice, and pastries could prevent a ketogenic state if you end up getting more than your daily carb allowance. While these are fine to eat in moderation if you're not following a low carb diet, those looking to achieve or maintain ketosis will need to limit them.

How many slices of bread is enough for a day? ›

This has to do with the amount of carbohydrates, but it's something we humans need for energy. Bread also provides you with fiber, which is great for our digestive system, and it's also full of minerals. A male should eat between 6 and 8 slices of bread everyday, and a woman should eat around 4 or 5.

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