This Keto Homemade French Bread has a crisp and golden crust. We prepare this bread with almond flour, coconut flour, yeast, olive oil, egg, xanthan gum, sea salt, oregano, rosemary, garlic powder, and optional sesame seeds. This bread has approximately 145 calories and 3.8 g of total carbs. We make this bread in about 2 hours. This Keto Homemade French Bread is ideal for family meals, dinner parties, soups, salads, grilled chicken, seafood, Mediterranean dips, sandwiches, and cozy homemade dinners. You can prepare this bread earlier because we refrigerate it for 4 days and freeze it for almost 3 months. You can serve this bread with Hummus, Tzatziki, Baba Ganoush, Greek Salad, or Grilled Chicken.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
STATS:
- Course: Bread, Side Dish
- No. of Calories: 145 kcal
- Diet: Keto, Mediterranean
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, French
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Portion Size: 1 slice
- Cooking Mode: Baking
- Total Servings: 12
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Total Carbs: 3.8 g
TOOLS:
- Bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden spoon
- Tray
- Baking paper
- Knife
- Pastry brush
- Cooling rack
INGREDIENTS:
- Almond flour, 2 cups
- Coconut flour, ¼ cup
- Warm water, 1¼ cups
- Active dry yeast, 2¼ tsp.
- Olive oil, 2 tbsp.
- Egg, 1
- Xanthan gum, 1 tsp.
- Sea salt, 1 tsp.
- Oregano, 1 tsp.
- Rosemary, ½ tsp.
- Garlic powder, ½ tsp.
- Sesame seeds, 1 tbsp.
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR KETO SUBSTITUTIONS:
ALMOND FLOUR:
- We utilize finely ground almond flour because it provides structure and a soft texture to the keto bread. As a substitute, you can use sunflower seed flour.
OLIVE OIL:
- Olive oil provides richness and a Mediterranean flavor. Regular olive oil can also be used.
EGG:
- The egg helps bind the keto dough and provides structure. As a different choice, you can use a suitable keto egg substitute, although the texture may vary.
XANTHAN GUM:
- Xanthan gum helps give the gluten-free keto dough elasticity and structure.
OREGANO:
- Oregano adds a classic Mediterranean herbal flavor. Italian seasoning might be utilized as a further choice.
ROSEMARY:
- Rosemary gives the bread a fragrant herbal flavor. Fresh rosemary could be utilized as a different option for dried rosemary.
GARLIC POWDER:
- The bread gains a subtle savory flavor from the garlic powder. A small amount of fresh minced garlic can also be used.
SESAME SEEDS:
- We use sesame seeds for a nutty flavor and attractive golden topping. As a different choice, you might utilize sunflower seeds or leave them out.
YEAST:
- Yeast provides the traditional bread aroma and helps create a lighter texture. The small amount of yeast used contributes very little carbohydrate per serving.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Mix the warm water and yeast, and cool the mixture for almost ten minutes.
- Include the almond flour, coconut flour, xanthan gum, garlic powder, rosemary, salt, and oregano.
- Apply the olive oil and egg, and knead the dough for almost five minutes till smooth.
- Wrap the dough and leave it to rise for almost seventy-five minutes.
- We shape the dough into a long loaf and put it on a coated tray.
- Cool the shaped loaf for almost thirty minutes.
- Make four diagonal cuts on the surface.
- Coat the loaf with olive oil and garnish with sesame seeds.
- Bake at 190°Celcius for almost thirty minutes till golden brown.
- Cool for about twenty minutes, make slices, and then serve.
TIPS:
- We utilize warm, although not hot, water for the yeast.
- Do not include extra coconut flour, as it can make the bread dry and dense.
- Include a little steam in the oven to get a crispier crust.
- Cool the bread first and then make slices.
- Utilize finely ground almond flour to get a smoother bread texture.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
DIPS:
- Keto Hummus
- Keto Tzatziki
- Baba Ganoush
- Whipped Feta
- Olive Tapenade
MAIN DISHES:
- Grilled Chicken
- Lemon Herb Salmon
- Chicken Souvlaki
- Baked Cod
- Garlic Shrimp
SALADS & SIDES:
- Greek Salad
- Fattoush Salad
- Keto Chickpea-Style Salad
- Tomato Cucumber Salad
- Roasted Vegetables
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the cooled bread in an airtight box and refrigerate it for 4 days.
FREEZER:
- Slice the bread, put the baking paper between the slices, and store it in a closed bag for almost 3 months.
FAQs:
May we utilize sunflower seed flour?
- Yes, you can alternate the almond flour with sunflower seed flour in almost a similar quantity.
Could we utilize instant yeast?
- Yes, you may include instant yeast in a similar amount.
Will we prepare this bread earlier?
- Yes, you may make the dough beforehand, chill it overnight, shape it, and bake it the following day.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Proteins: 5.5 g
Caloric Content: 145 kcal
Net Carbs: 2.1 g
Sodium: 210 mg
Fiber: 1.7 g
Sugar: 0.8 g
Fats: 10.5 g
Portion Size: 1 slice
Total Carbs: 3.8 g