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Almond Flour Yeast Rolls (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Low Carb)


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  • Author: Felicia Lim
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Keto, Low-Carb

Description

Soft, fluffy and golden, these low-carb almond flour yeast rolls are your grain-free alternative to traditional dinner rolls. Made with a base of almond flour, they’re great for your weeknight meals, holiday dinner table, or even as sliders! Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free too.


Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Preheat & Line: Preheat the oven to 350F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the almond flour, whole psyllium husks, baking powder, instant dry yeast and salt. Mix well with a spoon.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Add the egg whites, warm water and apple cider vinegar.
  4. Knead to Form Dough: Mix well and then knead with your hands until a uniform dough forms. Let the dough rest for 10-15 minutes to allow the psyllium husk to hydrate.
  5. Shape Dough into Balls: Divide the dough into 6 portions and shape into rolls.
  6. Brush with Egg Yolk: Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each roll as they will expand while baking. Brush the tops of the dough with egg yolk for a golden finish.
  7. Sprinkle with Seeds: Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of each ball of dough.
  8. Bake Until Golden: Bake the dough balls for the first 20 minutes with bottom heat only. Then bake for an additional 20-25 minutes with top and bottom heat, until golden brown and firm to the touch.
  9. Cool Before Serving: Allow the almond flour yeast rolls to cool before serving.

Notes

Almond Flour: Make sure to use blanched almond flour (which is blanched almonds that have been ground into a fine flour), and not almond meal (processed whole almond with their skins on) for a lighter texture.

Psyllium Husks: I used whole psyllium husks in this recipe, but if you only have access to psyllium husk powder, you can substitute the whole husks with 2 1/2 tablespoons of psyllium husk powder instead.

Baking Powder: Baking powder is the main leavening agent here, so much sure to add it in.

Yeast: In this recipe, the instant dry yeast is primarily used to enhance the dough with the flavor of traditional bread rather than to create volume or texture.

Egg Whites: I used 3 egg whites but you can also use 2 whole eggs instead.

Warm Water: The water should be lukewarm but not hot (approximately 105F to 115F) to properly activate the psyllium husk.

Apple Cider Vinegar: I used apple cider vinegar, but you may also use white wine vinegar or lemon juice instead.

Sesame Seeds: I like sprinkling sesame seeds over the dough for texture and appearance. In this case, I’ve used brown sesame seeds, but you can also use white sesame seeds, black sesame seeds or a mixture of white, black and brown seeds instead.

Egg Yolk: Brushing the tops of the dough balls with egg yolk helps to create a more golden brown crust once the almond flour buns are baked.

Storage: Keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or refrigerate for up to 1 week.

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Resting Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American