A fantastic gluten-free low carb bread recipe made with nut-free sesame flour. If you have not yet tried low carb sesame flour, what are you waiting for?
You know we all miss bread after moving to a low carb diet. There’s just something so comforting about bread, particularly when it is fresh out of the oven.
I’ve tried many low carb bread recipes over the years, but one has always been my favorite. It’s my own basic quick bread recipe that has been not only a favorite of mine, but many others who have tried it.
The original low carb bread recipe that I posted back in March 2012 has received many comments with some great suggestions. One recent comment from Maggie got me thinking that I should do an update of the recipe.
She upped the baking powder a little and added some psyllium. I decided to try her suggestions along with replacing the almond flour with sesame seed flour.
Have you tried sesame seed flour yet? This is my first try.
I received a sample bag of Sukrin Sesame Flour from Sukrin USA a while back and finally got around to testing it out. This product is very similar to coconut flour in texture and also seems to soak up some liquid.
I replaced the almond flour one-for-one and it worked out well. Sesame flour is a fantastic alternative to almond flour for those allergic to nuts and can’t use coconut flour either.
Since coconuts aren’t actually nuts, many with nut allergies are okay with them, but others also have reactions to coconuts. I decided to keep the coconut flour in the low carb bread recipe, but you can try subbing it out with sesame flour if you prefer.
One of the things I love about this low carb bread recipe is that you just dump all the ingredients into your food processor and process until the dough forms. This dough is thicker than the original basic quick bread recipe so you can just drop it onto a baking sheet to make low carb bread rolls.
I find it easiest to just dump all the dough into a bread pan and spread it out. I used a 9×5-inch loaf pan. The amount of dough just fits in an 8×4-inch bread pan and that should work too for a taller loaf.
The crust of the bread came out nice and crisp. I did use a stoneware pan so that may have helped brown it up on the bottom as well. I’m thinking of baking this bread into rolls to enjoy at our Thanksgiving dinner this year which I am hosting for my local relatives.
I haven’t had a lot of luck with psyllium breads and I’ll admit that I don’t really care to much for the taste of psyllium. This bread only has a little bit of psyllium added which is barely detectable.
My original savory quick bread recipe was also much denser than this updated version. The sesame flour is much lighter and finer than almond flour.
I’m looking forward to trying sesame flour in other recipes. It does have a unique taste, but so do many other flours.
Almond flour is probably the most neutral in taste of the low carb flours I’ve tried. However, it’s not a good choice for those with tree nut allergies.
I enjoyed this bread most when it was fresh out of the oven. A little Kerry Gold butter was perfect to spread on a warm slice. But it was great later, too, toasted with a bit of chia jam spread on top.
Although there are six whole eggs added in this recipe, I didn’t find the bread to have an eggy taste. It’s a pretty filling bread and makes a fantastic grab and go breakfast.
I don’t know why it took me so long to give sesame flour a try. I’ll be taking some time off from work during the upcoming holidays so I need to experiment with this low carb flour some more.
I’m sure there are other low carb bread recipes it is perfect for. If you’ve been using gluten free sesame flour, I’d love to know what you think in the comments.
Nut-Free Gluten-Free Low Carb Bread
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil liquified
- 6 eggs
- 2/3 cup sesame seed flour
- 1/3 cup coconut flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon psyllium husks
- 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum optional
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
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Break eggs into food processor then blend until yolks and whites combined.
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Add remaining ingredients and process until a dough is formed.
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Spread dough into a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan (use an 8x4 pan for taller loaf). This batter is also thick enough to form rolls.
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Bake at 350F about 40 minutes or until top is browned. (check after 10 minutes for rolls)
Recipe Notes
1.2g net carbs
Vanessa Ciantar says
My processor just gave up on me. Would i still be able to make it if i blend it with my arm?
Lisa says
An electric mixer works and hand blending should be okay too.
Hen Mac says
I’ve been looking for a low carb, nut free bread, and this turned out great! I keep it tightly wrapped up in the refrigerator. Then I slice off a piece at a time and microwave for 15 seconds and spread with butter. Yum!
Lisa says
I usually toast it from the fridge, but microwaving works too!
Cindy says
I used the smaller loaf pan that Elana’s website recommends. It makes a small, but much higher loaf. Time has to be adjusted though.
Lisa says
I’ve used the smaller pan too. It’s great if you want a taller loaf.
Sarah says
Can MCT Oil be used in place of the melted coconut oil? Will it make a difference in the taste or texture?
Lisa says
It should be okay, but I haven’t tested it.
Vivian says
Thanks for this recipe! I have sesame flour, but it is so hard to find recipes using it!
Do you have any idea how long this bread lasts? Can I freeze it?
Lisa says
I’d say a week in the refrigerator, but it lasts much longer in the freezer.
Deborah Hopper says
I cannot wait to try this without the almond flour yuck, i will buy some sesame flour thanks.
Lisa says
I really like the sesame flour. I hope you like it too.
Sony says
Why does the bread turn greenish? How can I prevent this?
Lisa says
There can be a reaction with the egg yolks and psyllium. To prevent this, you’d have to use all egg whites.
Roxxanne says
Is there a substitute for sesame powder?? How much should I use of the substitute
Lisa says
You can use sunflower seed flour (finely ground seeds) or almond flour.
RozyJo says
Just tried this bread and it turned out pretty well. I made a couple changes, just based on preference and on hand items: used solid coconut oil (just melted it), used 2 tsp Psyllium & omitted the xanthan (don’t like this gum), ground up my own sesame seeds to make flour (not too fine), added a few tbs sesame seeds, chia seeds & hemp seeds after spreading the batter in my bread pan,(as an after thought, I should have combined it in the processor) then I sort of mixed it in with a spatula, cause I put way too much on to just leave on top as a coating. The result looks pretty much like the picture….just had some warm from the oven with a little butter and it was very nice. It definitely has that quick bread texture, but a nice addition to my repertoire. Thanks for posting!
Lisa says
Thanks for the info!
Sony says
Can I use sunflower seed flour instead of coconut flour?
Lisa says
For this recipe, it should be fine.
Julia Jackson says
Hi,
I have seen several of your bread recipes and they look delicious! I have a bread maker and wonder if you have ever tried any on your recipes in a bread maker?
Lisa says
They are all quick breads, except for the one yeast bread, so you wouldn’t need to knead or set the dough to rise. They could be baked in a bread maker on a quick bread setting.
Rebecca Phillips says
I was confused as to what “3 tablespoons coconut oil, liquified” means. Is it that I a) measure 3 tablespoons of solid coconut oil out, and then melt it, OR b) I simply melt a little bit of oil and pour it out to the value of 3 liquid tablespoons. I see that people are talking about their mixture being runny – could it be they put in too much coconut oil?
Lisa says
It’s just coconut oil in it’s liquid state, not solid.
Tonja Gnacke says
Can you make this in a bread maker?
Lisa says
It might work, but it’s a quick bread so no need to knead or let it sit to rise.
Vanessa C. says
Do you think this could be cubed, toasted, and used in a Thanksgiving dressing? I miss dressing / stuffing! Thank you for the recipe – it looks delicious.
Lisa says
It certainly can be used for that!
Karen says
Can I use almond flour instead of coconut flour? I really don’t like coconut!
Lisa says
You can use almond flour, but the texture will be a little different.
Uros says
Can I use psyllium powder instead of whole husks and in what ratio?
Lisa says
I’m thinking it’s such a small amount you should be able to use the same measurement for the powder or a little less.
Eve Smith says
Sesame flour/seeds are naturally high in Arginine…
which has been credited from many medicinal benefits!
Lisa says
Another amazing reason to use it!
J C says
Although my batter was very liquidy, this tastes great! Good hot from the oven, and even better cooled off! Spread some butter on it and your taste buds go through the roof. 😉
Keeping this recipe for sure. Thanks!
Lisa says
Good to know! Thanks for giving it a taste test! 😄
Cindy says
My batter was pretty runny when I started mixing it, but I was using my stand mixer, so I turned it on high, and beat it longer, to simulate the power of a food processor. I also added another tablespoon of coconut flour, because I’m allergic to psyllium and didn’t use any. Sure enough, the batter thickened the longer I beat it. It then looked just like the picture! It’s in the oven now. I hope it turns out. I can’t stand the almond flour breads, and I love sesame seeds. (I ground the seeds into meal, myself, with my immersion blender.)
J C says
I just mixed up the batter for this and it was super runny, like a drink. Any idea as to what went wrong? I used all the ingredients in the right amounts. I finally decided to just add an extra 2/3c sesame flour, it was still pretty runny, but at least it was a thicker runny. It’s baking now, so I hope it turns out ok. Anyone have any thoughts?
Thanks. (Smells good though.)
Lisa says
It could be a difference in coconut flour. I’m learning that not all coconut flour acts the same. I’d say add a little more coconut flour next time.
Rosetta says
Just bought some sesame flour this morning. Is it possible to substitute or omit the psyllium powder?
Lisa says
You could use xanthan gum or glucomannan powder.
Viola says
Hi, I’m a total newbie in a low-carb baking, so I just want to check, to be sure: does that mean that I’d use 1.5 teaspoons of xanthan gum? Because I was warned it’s strong and to use it in pinches.
Lisa says
You could definitely leave it out in this recipe. It’s just supposed to give the bread more elasticity.
Judy C. says
Do I increase the xanthin gum if I omit the psyllium husk?
Lisa says
You may want to increase the xanthan gum a tad, but I think it would be okay to just omit the psyllium.
Cintya says
What can i use to do that bread instead of a food processor??
I have kenwood machine
Lisa says
An electric mixture should work in place of the food processor.