Fluffy Low Carb Buns (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Keto)

Light, fluffy, and oh so delicious, these low carb buns are a cinch to make, and no yeast or rising time required. All you need is 7 ingredients and 45 minutes to make them! Bake a batch or two and freeze so you can always enjoy homemade gluten-free buns whenever the craving strikes (during Thanksgiving, the holidays, or all year around)! Incredibly versatile, these keto buns are just as great with sweet jam or savory toppings. Totally gluten-free, dairy-free, Paleo and Keto-friendly too!

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• My Love for Baking Bread
• Gluten-Free Bread Rolls/Buns
• Low Carb Buns for Your Holiday Table
• Why This Recipe Works
• Ingredients You’ll Need:
• Ingredient Notes/Substitutions
• How to Make Low Carb Buns (Step by Step)
• Dish by Dish Tips/Tricks:
• Recipe FAQs:
• Other Low Carb Bread Recipes to Indulge In:
• Gluten-Free Bread Recipes to Bake:
• Fluffy Low Carb Buns (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

My Love for Baking Bread

I’ve always loved baking bread – and I no matter how many years has passed since the first time I made my first loaf of homemade bread, I still get crazy excited each time I pull out a fresh loaf from the oven.

There’s something so innately thrilling and miraculous about the act of baking bread, and I’ve certainly experimented with plenty of bread recipes over the years.

Gluten-Free Bread Rolls/Buns

I love baking yeast breads – from our favorite soft, fluffy gluten-free bread, perfect buckwheat bread, to soft gluten-free dinner rolls, to this gorgeous rosemary focaccia bread – because yeast creates a beautifully light and airy texture in breads.

However, I also understand that not everyone can eat yeast, or want to use yeast in their baking. I also understand that sometimes we want bread without all the carbs that come with regular buns.

Low Carb Buns for Your Holiday Table

One thing that is often missing from most tables are bread rolls or buns that are lower in carbs, and that actually taste good too.

It’s particularly harder during the holidays or Thanksgiving dinner, when everything is packed with extra calories and you already feel like you’re bursting at the seams (even before sitting down for the appetizers)!

So I’ve been searching for and testing recipes for soft low-carb buns that don’t need rising time or yeast – and which only require baking powder to be leavened.

And I’m over the moon to tell you that I’ve settled on this super simple recipe that anyone can make! Just very slightly adapted from this recipe for keto buns, this great recipe is your answer for when you want a light and easy bun for dipping in some extra virgin olive oil or that leftover turkey gravy.

(I’ve also had these buns with jam and they go so incredibly well!)

Why This Recipe Works

• Simple Ingredients: All you need is literally 7 ingredients (water included) to make these low carb keto buns.

• Super Easy: Just mix the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients and ta-dah, the dough is ready, then roll into small balls and bake. It really doesn’t get easier than this!

• No Yeast/Rising Time Required: Unlike traditional yeast buns, no yeast is required in this easy keto buns recipe, which means no rising time is needed (hip, hip, hooray!)! Instead, baking powder is used as a leavening agent.

• Ready in No Time: Bake a batch of these delicious buns from scratch in only 45 minutes!

• Low Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Paleo and Keto: The main ingredients in this low carb bread rolls recipe are almond flour and coconut flour, which are both low carb flours that are high in protein and fiber and low in carbohydrates (perfect if you’re on a ketogenic diet, Paleo diet or low carb diet). The best part is that these buns a naturally gluten-free and dairy-free too, so even those who have Celiac disease or are gluten or lactose intolerant can still enjoy these keto bread buns without worries!

Ingredients You’ll Need:

Here’s a visual overview of the ingredients required to make these low carb buns.

(For exact measurements and quantities, please scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.)

Ingredient Notes/Substitutions

• Almond Flour: I like using blanched almond flour for a lighter-colored interior of the buns, but you can also use almond meal if you prefer. See my tutorial on how to make your own 5-minute almond meal. Just note that using almond meal will result in a slightly darker-colored interior. If you do not have almond flour, you can also use cashew flour instead.

• Coconut Flour: Note that coconut flour absorbs a lot of moisture and a little goes a long way. Coconut flour is not the same as shredded coconut, and they cannot be used interchangeably. I do NOT recommend substituting coconut flour with any other flours.

• Psyllium Husk Powder: In this case, psyllium husk powder acts as a substitute for gluten and gives the dough structure. If you don’t have psyllium husk powder, you can use 4 tablespoons of whole psyllium husks instead. I do NOT recommend substituting psyllium husk for any other ingredient.

• Eggs: The eggs help the dough rise and act as a binder, and are essential in this gluten-free low carb rolls recipe, and for best results I would not substitute the eggs. I have not tested this recipe using an egg-replacer. If you prefer to reduce the number of egg yolks, simply replace the yolks with an equal number of egg whites.

• Sesame Seeds: I like using white sesame seeds because of the nice contrast in color that they provide to the golden brown exterior of the buns. However, feel free to use other seeds such as poppy seeds, black sesame seeds, flax seeds, or even chia seeds if you prefer. This is purely decorative.

How to Make Low Carb Buns (Step by Step)

1. Preheat and Line

Preheat oven to 350F, and arrange the oven rack to the middle position. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat.

2. Whisk Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine the almond flour, coconut flour, psyllium husk powder, and baking powder. Whisk well.

3. Add Wet Ingredients to Form Dough

Add the hot water and beaten eggs to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined and you have a homogeneous dough (the dough will be sticky and wet). Let the dough sit for 5 minutes so the flours can absorb the moisture.

4. Divide Dough into Balls

Divide the dough into 8 equal portions, and then grease the palms of your hands with oil and then gently roll each portion of dough into a ball (the dough will be sticky, and if it starts sticking too much to your palms, simply wash your hands, dry them, and grease them with more oil before rolling the dough again).

Place the balls in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, at least 2 inches apart (the buns will expand slightly during baking).

5. Top with Sesame Seeds

Sprinkle sesame seeds evenly over the top of each dough ball.

6. Bake Until Golden Brown

Bake for 30 minutes until the buns are golden brown on top.

7. Cool Completely

Let the keto buns cool completely before slicing into them or storing them.

Dish by Dish Tips/Tricks:

• Grease Your Palms before Handling Dough: It’s normal for the gluten-free dough to be rather sticky and wet in this keto buns recipe. Make sure you oil your palms well before trying to shape the dough into balls. If you notice that the dough starts sticking too much to your palms, simply wash your hands, dry them, and grease them with more oil before rolling the dough again.

• Use a Silpat or Parchment Paper: I highly recommend using a silpat (which is reusable and ensures that the dough doesn’t stick. If you don’t have a silpat, make sure you use parchment paper so that it is easier to remove the buns once they are ready.

• Make Low-Carb Hamburger Buns / Hot Dog Buns: If you would like to make keto hamburger buns or hot dog buns instead, simply shape the dough into the shape of a burger bun or a hot dog bun (whichever suits your fancy)!

Recipe FAQs:

Other Low Carb Bread Recipes to Indulge In:

• Low Carb Almond Flour Bread (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
• Low Carb Coconut Flour Bread (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
• Coconut Flaxseed Bread (Gluten-Free, Paleo)
• Multi-Seed Bread (Grain-Free, Paleo)

Gluten-Free Bread Recipes to Bake:

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