Keto Brioche Bread
Brioche is considered one of the most famous French breads. It is a very versatile bread type because it is light and sweet yet incredibly rich in flavor. You can use this recipe to make buns or a brioche loaf for French Keto recipes like French toast, Croque monsieur, etc. Even though these Keto brioche buns aren’t the quickest to prepare, the steps are simple and worth your time.
How to Make It
Step 1
Place the heavy cream in a bowl and microwave for 20-30 seconds until lukewarm. To bloom the yeast, add the yeast and sugar to a bowl. Pour in the heavy cream, whisk, then place the bowl in a warm place for 10-15 minutes. The yeast is ready when there is foam or bubbles on top.
Step 2
Add the almond flour, psyllium husk, coconut flour, erythritol, salt, and baking powder to your food processor. Add the egg and egg white. When the yeast has done proving, add it to the food processor with the rest of the ingredients. Pulse for 10-20 seconds until combined.
Step 3
In another bowl, combine the mozzarella cheese and cream cheese. Heat in the microwave until the cheese is melted. Stir until smooth.
Step 4
Add the melted cheese to the food processor along with the dough. Process until a uniform dough forms. Scrape the sides and process again.
Step 5
Add 2 tbsp of the softened butter and process. Once incorporated, add the remaining butter and pulse again. Transfer the dough to a bowl.
Step 6
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it prove in a warm place for an hour. Preheat your oven to 325 Fahrenheit, 160 degrees Celcius, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Oil your hands and separate the dough into 6 pieces.
Step 7
Roll each piece into a ball. Repeat with the remaining dough. Place them onto the baking sheet, side down, and loosely cover with plastic wrap.
Step 8
Let provefor another 45 minutes, then gently brush their surfaces with the egg yolk. Bake for 20-25 minutes until they have doubled in size. The buns should be ready when golden, and an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
Ingredients
- Active Dried Yeast / Quick Yeast
1.5 tsp
- Heavy cream
3 tbsp
- Sugar
1 tsp
- Almond flour
1 cup
- Salt
0.5 tsp
- Coconut flour
4 tbsp
- Psyllium Husks (Ground / Powder)
1 tbsp
- Powdered Erythritol (Icing Sugar)
1 tbsp
- Baking powder
1.5 tsp
- Raw egg
1 large
- Raw egg, white
1 large
- Mozzarella cheese, whole milk
0.75 cup, shredded
- Cream cheese
2 tbsp
- Butter
4 tbsp
- Raw egg, yolk
1 medium