This golden, artisan-style round loaf — beautifully risen dough in the pan that bakes into a crusty golden exterior with a soft, airy interior, perfect for slicing. It delivers real bread satisfaction while staying high-protein and low-carb.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Bakery-style golden crust and soft crumb exactly like your photo
- Very high protein and excellent macros for bread
- Versatile for sandwiches, toast, or as a side
- Simple ingredients with impressive results
- Keto, gluten-free, and family-friendly
Ingredients (Makes 1 round loaf, ~8–10 slices)
- 1 ½ cups (150g) almond flour
- ⅓ cup (35g) whey protein powder (unflavored or vanilla)
- 2 tbsp psyllium husk powder (for structure and rise)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup (100g) shredded mozzarella cheese, melted
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (helps with rise)
- Optional: everything bagel seasoning or sesame seeds for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a round metal pan or small Dutch oven with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, protein powder, psyllium husk, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, Greek yogurt, and vinegar. Add the melted mozzarella and stir until combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until a soft dough forms (it will be slightly sticky).
- Shape into a round loaf and place in the prepared pan. Score the top lightly if desired. Sprinkle with seasoning if using.
- Bake 35–45 minutes until deeply golden brown and firm to the touch. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Prep Time: 10 minutes Bake Time: 35–45 minutes Total Time: 50–60 minutes
Nutrition (Per Slice, 1/10 of loaf)
- Calories: ~165
- Protein: 12g (high)
- Total Carbs: 6g
- Net Carbs: 4g
- Fat: 12g
