Description
Soft, fluffy, and low-carb keto buns made with almond flour, mozzarella cheese, and eggs. Perfect for burgers, sandwiches, or as a healthy bread alternative on a keto diet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 oz cream cheese
- 1¾ cups almond flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs (for dough)
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine shredded mozzarella cheese and cream cheese. Microwave in 20-second intervals until mostly melted, then stir until smooth.
- Transfer the melted cheese mixture into a food processor. Add almond flour, baking powder, and the 2 eggs. Pulse until a thick dough forms.
- Lightly dust a surface with almond flour and transfer the dough onto it. Using slightly damp hands, knead the dough until smooth.
- Divide the dough into 6 equal portions. Roll each into a ball and place on the prepared tray. Flatten slightly to resemble a bun.
- Whisk the remaining egg and brush the tops of each bun. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
- Bake for 14–17 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra structure, you can add 1 tsp of psyllium husk to the dough.
- Use part-skim, low-moisture mozzarella for best results.
- To reheat, toast in oven or microwave lightly until warm.
- Shape the dough into longer forms for keto hot dog buns.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 70mg