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A keto friendly yeast bread recipe to make in a bread machine! It’s the best homemade low carb yeast bread and has less than 4 grams of net carbs per slice. Plus, it gets great results every time.
My near zero carb bread made with pork rinds is one of the most popular recipes on the website. But some may want a low carb bread recipe that has closer texture to regular wheat bread.
When I first started on a low carb diet, I wasn’t concerned about gluten or soy. So I used a lot of ingredients that I wouldn’t use today. And one of my favorite recipes was a keto bread machine recipe.
After several failed attempts at making a low carb yeast bread in my bread machine, I finally found success. But I had to rely on a tried and true recipe found at Low Carb Luxury called Gabi’s World-Famous Bread.
Before going gluten-free, I’d make the recipe frequently because it’s so close to the real thing. But these days, with the popularity of the keto diet, there are a lot more options available. However, this is still a great recipe for those wanting to still use their bread machine after cutting carbs.
How to make a low carb bread machine recipe
It’s really easy to make keto yeast bread in a bread machine. First, you’ll proof the yeast to make sure it’s active. To do that, you simply mix it with sugar and warm water. The temperature of the water needs to be warm enough to activate the yeast, ideally over 80°F.
If the yeast mixture bubbles, it means it’s active and you can go ahead and add the dry ingredients. But they should be combined in a bowl first before adding.
With this low carb yeast bread recipe, I set the machine for a large 1.5 pound loaf with a medium baking control selection. Of course, the settings will depend on your specific bread machine model.
I let the machine run through its automatic cycle which took about 3 hours. However, you can experiment with the keto yeast bread recipe to determine the best time needed for your machine.
Does the type of bread machine matter?
My bread machine is made by Welbilt I have owned for over twenty years. It’s got a vertical loaf pan whereas a lot of the newer styles have a standard horizontal pan.
Since going low carb, this machine hasn’t got much use. Before learning how to make this keto bread with yeast, I just used a low carb bread mix.
However, commercially sold mixes tend to be a little pricey. That’s why it’s good to have an easy low carb bread recipe for a bread machine.
Low Carb Yeast Bread Recipe for a Bread Machine
I haven’t figured out how to make a gluten-free keto yeast bread in the machine that’s low in carbs. And I’m not sure if it’s possible since gluten is usually needed for yeast bread.
Psyllium husk powder can be used to make keto breads with a texture similar to regular bread. However, there’s no need to have a rise cycle with psyllium so the bread machine isn’t needed.
And psyllium has zero net carbs because it’s all fiber. A packet of active dry yeast has about 1.5 grams of net carbs.
Low Carb Sandwich Bread
Do you miss real bread? It can be tough to find a loaf of bread low in carbs that’s commercially made. And if you do it tends to be very expensive.
But there aren’t a lot of keto yeast bread recipes. Most are quick breads without gluten like the ones below:
- Sunflower Seed Bread
- Keto Gluten-Free Egg-Free Bread
- Psyllium Husk Keto Bread
- Keto Cheese Bread
- Low Carb Flaxseed Bread
And for those that would rather buy bread already made, ThinSlim Foods and LC Foods have great tasting products. I personally love the ThinSlim Foods bagels.
Hope you enjoy this easy low carb yeast bread! It’s excellent for making keto cucumber sandwiches or low carb French toast.
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Low Carb Yeast Bread for Bread Machine
Ingredients
- 1 package dry yeast Rapid Rise/Highly Active
- ½ teaspoon sugar see note
- 1 ⅛ cup warm water 90-100°F
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 cup vital wheat gluten flour
- ¼ cup oat flour
- ¾ cup soy flour
- ¼ cup flax meal
- ¼ cup coarse unprocessed wheat bran
- 1 Tablespoon sugar see note
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Proof the yeast by mixing it with the sugar and water at the bottom of the bread machine loaf pan. (If it's not bubbling, the yeast is no longer active so it should be tossed out)
- Combine the oil, vital wheat gluten flour, oat flour, soy flour, flax meal, wheat bran, sweetener, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Pour the dry mixture over the wet ingredients in the bread machine pan.
- Set bread machine to the basic cycle (3-4 hours) and bake.
- Cool on a rack then slice.
Notes
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dr laura
Gluten is a protein.
and it causes bread to rise
now it IS true that finding a gluten that doesn’t have a small amount of carb contaminant is difficult, but it’s a v v low amount of carb.
not everyone doing KETO is gluten-intolerant
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kim
can you use this recipe without a bread machine?
Lisa MarcAurele
You can if you do the kneading by hand. It would then just be baked in the oven.
Lin
The title is misleading. This is definitely low carb, but it’s definitely not keto. Oatmeal and soy are not keto. Not in any amount.
Julie dennison
Is soy flour keto friendly?? And can it be substituted? Soy is a bean is it not?
Lisa MarcAurele
Some on strict keto avoid legumes. But if you look at carbs, it’s keto friendly. It’s up to the plan you follow.
Marlis
Works well, I replaced wheat bran with the same amount of ground flax seed (1/2 cup in total) and it worked fine. A bit too dark with the medium setting on my bread machine so next time I’ll use the light setting
Mimi
I am going to make hamburger buns with this after the dough cycle is finished. Any tips?
Lisa MarcAurele
I would just form into rolls and bake in the oven until they test done. I’d try baking at 350°F.
Margaret Gooding
I tried several bread machine recipes for keto bread and were not very happy with most of them. I have been using your recipe several times a week for months. It is so good. I add sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and chopped walnuts (I just eyeball it) and some sweetener (2 Tbsp). I use gallon size zip-lock bags to mix up several batches (minus the water, yeast, sugar and oil) ahead so it is faster to get a loaf baking.
Cathy Tilbrook
And can I use anything to substitute soy flour
Lisa MarcAurele
I haven’t tested the recipe with a substitute, but you can check the comments from others. Sesame flour may work.
Lesley
Hi
I have made the small loaf and it was a bit mishappned but still tasted nice. I Then doubled the recipe and made a large one and it tured out nice mind you it did reach the lid of the bread but it stilled turned out nice again. Never had a problems.x :-)🍞
Sissie Akers
What size loaf does this make 1, 1.5 or 2 pound?
Lisa MarcAurele
It’s been a while since I’ve made it but I believe it’s a 1.5 pound.
Roch
Wow it’s really good bread I did add a little extra water but it’s really fluffy and tasty
Gloria Gordon
I haven’t tried your bread but will in time. I did purchase your book in support of your work to thank you for some fabulous recipes you have provided us all.
Currently I make ‘Deidre’s Keto bread’ in a breadmaker and I make it every week. It has changed my life. This bread looks very similar, however, I prefer the ingredients in Deidre’s bread. She has a YouTube video for both breadmaker and oven. Thank you again for you contributions to the Ketogenic lifestyle. We are all the better for it.
Lisa MarcAurele
I’ve been wanting to tweak the ingredients in this recipe but need to find a tester since I’m gluten-free. I do think the gluten is necessary in this type of bread but some of the flours could be substituted out.
Paula
Is vital wheat gluten flour the same as what is just labeled as vital wheat gluten?
Lisa MarcAurele
I’m pretty sure it is.
Janice
Can I substitute Carbalose flour for the flours?
Lisa MarcAurele
It’s worth experimenting with, but you may need to tweak the recipe a bit.
rae
I bought a mini bread maker and have been experimenting with carbalose. the bread tastes good, texture is okay, but there are 2 rises. Carbalose only needs one rise in my experience. second rise deflated the loaf. I followed the basic bread recipe for 2 cups flour, 2/3 cup water (again this if for a mini breadmachine. May have to take it out before the second rise and bake in the oven.
Lisa MarcAurele
It would be great if Carbolose worked in the recipe. I’ve never tried using it for yeast bread.
Michael breitenstein
I made the bread 🍞 it taste great
But mine did not rise much and very twisted and gnarled
Can I ask you what I’m doing wrong?
Set on basic but it beats down twice on basic bread setting. Should I try quick bread setting instead?
I’d send a picture of my machine and the loaf but can’t insert them here
Lisa MarcAurele
I wish I could help, but I haven’t made this bread in many years. But maybe someone may be able to offer some advice.
Melinda
You may need to add more water. I have had this happen. Watch the dough as it mixes. If you have more than 1 dough ball than add water a little at a time until you have only one ball of dough.
Len Girvan
Hi. Does this recipe works with any brand of bread maker ? I have a Panasonic SD – 2501. I would like to try it. Thanks for any reply. Cheers!
Lisa MarcAurele
It should work for any brand. Mine was an upright Welbilt and it worked great.
Eugene Baylus
1st try – my loaf fell! 🙁 I THINK it was taller, but only a few inches tall now. My friend made the same recipe, and it came out great! My yeast proofed nicely. Any suggestions before I try again??
Lisa MarcAurele
The most common reason is too much liquid. But it could be the gluten, over kneading the dough or over-proofing the dough which cause more gas to get incorporate which falls after removing from the hot oven. So it’s hard to say what caused it.
Laura
Should the soy flour used be fermented or unfermented?
Lisa MarcAurele
Fermented soy is supposed to be healthier so I’d use that if it’s available.