Keto Bread Rolls
By Carine Claudepierre
Published on 09/10/2018 - Last updated on 11/06/2022
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These Keto bread rolls are the best simple rolls to fix your buns cravings on a low-carb keto diet.
It’s a crispy almond flour bread recipe that is also Vegan, Gluten-free, and Dairy-free.
What Are Keto Bread Rolls?
Keto Bread Rolls are small bite-sized rolls made with low-carb flour that taste just like classic bread but without the carbs.
While a traditional bread roll made with wheat flour contains more than 15 grams of net carbs per serving these keto bread rolls have only 4.7 grams.
As a result, they are suitable for a keto diet.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
These low-carb bread rolls taste just like classic rolls but they are also:
- Gluten-Free
- Dairy-Free
- Keto-Friendly (4.7g of Net Carbs)
- Egg-Free
- Paleo
- Vegan
- Not Fathead Dough!
How To Make Keto Bread Rolls
Don’t get me wrong here, I love my eggs but I don’t think eggs should be part of bread making.
Eggs always add too much moisture and an eggy flavor to bread and I simply don’t like it. That’s why I make all my keto bread egg-free.
My favorite on the blog are my keto bread loaf for breakfast, my keto coconut flour flatbread, or keto flaxseed wraps for lunch, and now these bread rolls.
Avoiding eggs in keto bread makes it more similar to traditional bread.
Ingredients
It tastes closer to real bread without the carbs. So these simple keto bread rolls are made of:
- Almond Flour – or almond meal as you like, both work. I prefer ultra-fine almond flour as it’s what gives the best texture. Some almond meals can make bread a bit gritty. Almond Flour is a low-carb flour.
- Coconut Flour – Coconut flour is a healthy flour that brings a lot of fiber and nutrients and adds a delicious taste to keto recipes.
- Psyllium husk – I am using whole psyllium husk, it’s what adds a chewy/bready texture to low-carb bread. It contains mostly fiber so there add very few carbs to the recipe. Don’t use Metamucil fiber supplements though, it’s not the same product as whole psyllium husk fiber. Metamucil is a husk powder that is loaded with additives, only about 50% of it is psyllium husk. It can even turn food dry, purple, or blue.
- Apple Cider Vinegar – as there’s no gluten in this recipe, the combination of vinegar and baking powder gives a little raise to these keto bread rolls.
- Baking Powder or baking soda – use half if you swap for baking soda.
- Sea Salt – Salt is optional but I love to add a bit of salt to my bread. You can also add a touch of garlic powder.
- Olive Oil or vegetable oil you like. I prefer using extra virgin olive oil. You can use melted butter if you prefer.
- Water – use hot water, not boiling, think bath temperature.
- Sesame Seeds – or poppy seeds to decorate the top of the bread rolls.
Serving Keto Rolls
There are plenty of options to enjoy the keto bread rolls as part of your keto diet.
I will share below all my favorite ways to enjoy these simple keto bread rolls.
- Breakfast: simply cut them halfway and spread some fresh salty butter, and peanut butter, and add some homemade chia seed jam or fresh keto fruits. Delicious! My tip: toast them for extra crispiness, especially a few days later as they get softer. If you love eggs, you cook an egg or just egg whites in a pan and add it to the sliced buns.
- Dinner: as a side to your favorite curry or to enjoy some creamy cheese like Camembert or a slice of Mozzarella Cheese. Both are keto-friendly cheese options. You can also use cream cheese in the buns.
- Lunch: these are perfect to make small sandwiches or even burgers. They are delicious when filled with fresh avocado, mayonnaise, and any meat or roasted vegetables.
Storing Keto Rolls
These best keto dinner rolls don’t contain eggs or dairy, meaning they store very well at room temperature. Also, they freeze really well if you plan to make ahead for a busy week.
- Pantry: store your bread wrapped in a clean towel for up to 6 days. The towel will keep them fresh and prevents the bread from hardening. You can also place the towels in an airtight container. They will get softer within days but you can simply cut them halfway and toast them before eating to add a little crispiness. Otherwise, return to the hot oven for 5-8 minutes at 375°F (180°C) if you really want the bread crust to be extra crispy. I don’t recommend storing them in the fridge as these low moisture bread rolls would absorb a low of humidity and become a bit soggy.
- Freeze: feel free to double the recipe, bake the bread and freeze them for later. Defrost the day before on a plate at room temperature. Rewarm in your oven or in a toaster – cut halfway and toast them 1 minute on high. I recommend freezing them in zip-lock bags to prevent the bread texture from changing.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it’s absolutely possible to make dairy-free and egg-free rolls. My recipe is delicious and tastes like real bread, not like eggs or cheese.
No, you can do this recipe just by combining the flours in a mixing bowl.
Yes, you can, but powder being denser than whole husk, you have to use less of it.
Oat flour would work in this recipe, but it would not be keto-friendly anymore.
No, flaxseed meal wouldn’t work in this recipe.
Yes, with only 10 grams of net carbs per 100 grams, it’s one of the most
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The Best Keto Bread Rolls
Ingredients
Dry ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup Almond Flour
- ¼ cup Coconut Flour
- ¼ cup + 3 tablespoons Whole Psyllium Husk
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder or 1 teaspoon baking soda
Wet ingredients
- 2 teaspoons Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 cup Hot Water think hot bath temperature like 40C
Toppings
- 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (180°C) Lay a baking tray with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl add all the dry ingredients first: almond flour, coconut flour, whole psyllium husk, baking powder, and salt. Stir to combine.
- Add the apple cider vinegar and olive oil, and stir in the hot water. Combine for 1 minute with a spatula, the water will absorb gradually, drying out the mixture to create the bread dough. It should stay a bit soft and sticky, that is normal, but you should be able to form a ball with your hand. If not, add slightly more husk 1 teaspoon at a time. You want the ball to hold together, it's OK if it's moist. Don't add more than 1 tablespoon of husk.
- Set aside 10 minutes to let the fiber absorb the liquid. The dough should be elastic, soft, and easy to divide into 6 small balls.
- Roll each small ball between your hands and place them one by one on the baking tray. No need to leave more than half a thumb between each bread as they won't expand while baking.
- With a pastry brush, brush the top of each bread ball with a bit of tap water.
- Sprinkle some sesame seeds on top of each bread – optional but delicious!
- Bake for 40-45 minutes at 375°F (180°C). I recommend you place the tray at the very bottom of the oven for 30 minutes then swap to the TOP level of the oven for 10-15 extra minutes. If you love your bread crusty turn onto grill mode for an extra 5 minutes after 40-45 minutes of baking time. Watch them closely to prevent the top from burning – if you use the grill method.
- Fully cool down a cooling rack.
- Slice halfway and enjoy like a bread roll with butter, ham, or cheese.
- Store in the pantry for 5-6 days. I wrap mine in a towel to keep them fresh and rewarm them sliced in my toaster to add some crispiness. You can also freeze the bread and double the recipe to make more of it ahead.
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About The Author
Hi, I'm Carine, the food blogger, author, recipe developer, published author of a cookbook, and founder of Sweet As Honey.
I have an Accredited Certificate in Nutrition and Wellness obtained in 2014 from Well College Global (formerly Cadence Health). I'm passionate about sharing all my easy and tasty recipes that are both delicious and healthy. My expertise in the field comes from my background in chemistry and years of following a keto low-carb diet. But I'm also well versed in vegetarian and vegan cooking since my husband is vegan.
I now eat a more balanced diet where I alternate between keto and a Mediterranean Diet
Cooking and Baking is my true passion. In fact, I only share a small portion of my recipes on Sweet As Honey. Most of them are eaten by my husband and my two kids before I have time to take any pictures!
All my recipes are at least triple tested to make sure they work and I take pride in keeping them as accurate as possible.
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Thank you for this recipe! I don’t usually expect much when making grain free bread as it rarely turns out for me and I am often disappointed. But this recipe turned out like you described on my first attempt and even looked similar to your pictures. They have a soft texture and don’t taste like eggs! I have missed good bread since having to cut out gluten and dairy and I can’t remember the last time I had a good homemade roll. I will be making this on a regular basis. Thank you again!
Thanks so much for this lovely feedback! Enjoy the recipes here. XOXO Carine.
Hi
What can I use instead of coconut flour? Thank you
Hello! You must add some coconut flour in this bread roll recipe. It is the trio of flour that make them hold together without using any eggs. Enjoy the blog recipes. XOXO Carine.
Thankyou thankyou thankyou n I can’t thank u enough for dis. This is a survivor for me. M vegan so m so happy God bless u for dis
I am so glad you love them too ! Enjoy the recipes on the blog. XOXO Carine.
Hi Is this 13.9 grams of carbs for each roll? Or 13.9 grams for the whole thing? Please let me know thanks
Hello! It is 13.9 g per bread roll including 9.2 g of fibre per bread so as you should only count the net carb in keto diet it is carb minus fiber and only 4.7 g net carbs per bread rolls. Enjoy the recipe. XOXO Carine.
I’m new to keto vegan baking (I’m not vegan, just recently swore off eggs about the traumatizing mistake of cracking open a bad one). This is my first recipe and it came out pretty well. I followed the recipe exactly. I made them to eat with a Buffalo chicken dip that I just made since I don’t want to use crackers or bread since I am doing keto and it is perfect for that.
Amazing ! I am low carb/keto but as my husband is vegan I am trying to avoid eggs as I can to share my recipes with him. I am glad you enjoy the bread ! Enjoy the blog recipes. XOXO Carine.
Hi Carine! I have psylium husk unground. Should I grind first and then measure or measure first and then grind please?
Thanks for this beautiful recipe.
Hello ! I would grind it first, then weight as the recipe calls for ground husk it is better in this order. It will ensure the best result. Enjoy the bread rolls. XOXO Carine.
Oh my god!! I cant believe how easy and yummy these are. I baked a batch n had it with guacamole yummmm. Thanks a ton and pls keep up the good work.
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Sonia
Hi Sonia, That all I want to hear ! Happy people makes me happy. I love guacamole on bread too, such a great combo, Thanks for trying my recipes. Enjoy the blog. XOXO Carine.
I love you side, this bread roll recipe is just what I am looking for: eggless, no cheese and no cauliflower. I was just wondering if I would make the dough into a bread load pan instead of rolls?
I did not try to bake this in a loaf pan but I am pretty sure it will work. Good idea! Enjoy the recipe. XOXO Carine.
can i use coconut oil instead of olive oil? i just don’t have olive oil on hand right now
Yes sure any vegetable oil works. Enjoy the bread. XOXO Carine.
I made these, they were so good
Oh thank you ! I am so glad you like those simple bread roll. Enjoy the blog recipes. XOXO Carine.
I never post comments…EVER, but this recipe was exactly the type of bread/roll recipe I have been searching for these last few month — yeast-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, and egg-free. Sooo delicious and terrific texture too! I plan on using them as buns for turkey burgers tomorrow. I might even make them for the family Thanksgiving. : ) Thank you so very much.
That is the most beautiful thing I ever read. Thank you so much for this lovely message and for tring my recipes. This makes me very happy. Enjoy Thanksgiving and I hope some of my recipes will be on your table that day. XOXO Carine.
Hi, this is a very good recipe, but my kid is allergic to psyllium, can I substitute psyllium with konjac powder?If i can, what is the ratio? 37 grams of konjac powder, the same quantity as psyllium?Thank you in advance
I have no idea! I never used konjac powder before so I don’t have much advice for your kid allergy. I am so sorry! I hope you find recipe he can enjoy on the blog. XOXO Carine.
Hi, I just made it and it was so good!
This was my first keto bread recipe and it was very easy to follow!
I was wondering …. did you used soluble psyllium husk?
Hello! I am so happy that you love my keto bread recipe ! I used ground psillium husk, it is quite fine almost like a powder. I am not familiar with soluble psyllium husk I am sorry. Enjoy the recipes on the blog, XOXO Carine.
Can you make this recipe in a loaf pan?
I didn’t try but I am pretty sure it will work perfectly well. Actually it is a great idea to get a crispy bread on sides and bottom! Enjoy the bread recipe. XOXO Carine.
Hi. Carine I am going to try this recipe but can I just double check that you put the cup plus 3 tablespoons psyllium husk powder into the recipe and then don’t use more than one extra when shaping the dough? I just want to clarify before I start. Thanks
Yes you need exactly what is mention in the recipe noting more or less! Enjy the keto bread rolls. XOXO Carine.
When you say “Ground Psyllium Husk” do you mean Psyllium Husk Powder?
yes ! I am using this product from Amazon. Enjoy the low carb bread recipe. XOXO Carine.
Hi Carine, Just want you to know that I love your bread recipe! It’s so wonderful and versatile! Savory or sweet…just perfect! Thank you, Thank you!!
Oh thank you so much for taking a minute to share with me such a beautiful feedback. It makes me very happy that you tried my bread and love it. Enjoy the blog recipes. XOXO Carine
Oh my YUM!!! These are perfection for everyday rolls or bread. NowIam off to try to see if I can make it a bit sweeter for a Shabbat “challah-like” flavor (think Brochie) with just a bit of coconut sugar. The texture of the dough after sitting is so easy I may even try some braiding of it! Feel free to share any warnings – and thanks again for the great recipe!
I love your sweet idea SO much! It makes me hungry and want to try it now. Thanks again to YOU for trying my recipes and taking a minute to share your nice experience. XOXO Carine.
So I can’t wit for these beauties to come out if the oven, but when I checked them they have a bluefish color to them, and ideas why? All products are fresh. This is the first time using psyllium flour. Does this flour cause this coloration? However I noticed uyours do not have this color in pics?
Thanks Ginger
Yes, and don’t worry the taste won’t be impacted! Some psyllium husk brand turns blue/purple when baked. Mine doesn’t. I recommend you try a different brand next time to avoid that color. Enjoy the recipe and thanks for reading my blog ! XOXO Carine
Carine, This is the first visit to your blog and I love it especially when I live in NZ also and looking at making these buns. Can you please tell me what brands of flour you use and psyllium husks you use and also where do you buy them? I will be back on your site from now on. Thanks so much for your information.
I am so glad you find me ! I am not sure there is lots of people who read me from NZ so I usually don’t take much time to share my local brand on the blog. But it is a pleasure to share this with you today. I do all my shopping at pak n save. I use coconut flour and psyllium husk from Pams brand (store brand, it is cheaper and works perfectly fine). My almond meal is from Freshlife. I am very happy to have you on the blog and I hope you will enjoy few of my recipes. Enjoy. XOXO Carine.
I also am from New Zealand (Timaru) and follow your blog. I love your recipes! Giving NZ brands would be great! Judith
Kia Ora Judith! It is nice to have more people from New Zealand. I am buying all my ingredients at Pak N Save, I love to buy the store brand, Pams it is very good quality, not expensive and they have a large range of healthy product like chia seeds, coconut flour, flaxmeal and more. Enjoy the blog, XOXO Carine.
Will regular vinegar work in place of apple cider vinegar?
Yes sure any vinegar my dear. Enjoy the recipe. XOXO Carine.