Tips for making your own keto-friendly bread

A good keto bread must be low in carbs, rich in fibers, gluten free and without colorants.   In this article we’ll focus on healthy ingredients tips for homemade keto bread.

  1. Wheat flour alternatives: opt for gluten-free options like almond, coconut, or buckwheat flour.
  2. Baking powder: you will need about 3 teaspoons per loaf to ensure that your keto bread rises properly.
  3. Eggs: use 6 per loaf if you are non-vegan. Separate the yolks from the whites, beat the egg whites to make a light and airy bread.
  4. Butter: add butter or ghee (or non-dairy alternatives like avocado or coconut oil) to ensure your bread is creamy and not dry. 
  5. Psyllium husk or psyllium fiber (a natural plant fiber) will add extra fibers to your bread.
  6. Sweetener and salt: Use sugar alternatives like erythritol, stevia or a mix.  Add some Himalayan salt or sea salt  for extra taste.
  7. Seeds: Add pumpkin, sunflower or sesame seeds to add some crunch and enhance the taste of your keto bread.

Read the full article of Go-keto to check out the full recipe for keto bread.  Go-keto is an online boutique which offers a variety of keto friendly foods and supplements that shall accompany you throughout our keto program. 

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