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Fluffy Low Carb Keto Hamburger Buns

This recipe is designed to teach everyone how to make fluffy hamburger buns that are low carb and keto friendly
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 8 buns

Ingredients

  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 1 cup vital wheat gluten see notes for gluten free
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 TBS instant yeast
  • 1 cup WARM water (120-130 degrees)
  • 3 TBS canola oil or flavorless oil of choice
  • 3 TBS honey this feeds the yeast it does not effect carbs
  • 1 large egg, ROOM TEMPERATURE

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 100 degrees. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper
  • In a medium mixing bowl whisk together almond flour, vital wheat gluten, and salt until combined. Add yeast and whisk until fully combined and no lumps in the flour
  • In a large mixer bowl combine Warm water, oil, honey, and egg. Carefully add dry ingredient to wet ingredients. Beat on low 15 seconds or until just combined
  • Change paddle attachment to dough hook attachment on your standing mixer (optional) Beat on high 3 minutes or until a smooth stretchy dough is formed.
  • Spray or dampen hands and scoop out 1/4 cup of the dough. Roll the dough into a tight ball and place onto the prepared baking sheets. Repeat until all the dough is formed. Make sure to space the dough balls at least 2 inches apart. (about 4 buns on each baking sheet )
  • Cover the dough balls with lightly sprayed plastic wrap. Place the baking sheets into the 100 degree preheated oven or place them into a WARM draft free area. Let the buns rise for about 20 minutes or until they have doubled in size.
  • Remove baking sheets from oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Keep the baking sheets covered while the oven is preheating. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minutes or until lightly golden on top
  • Once baked let the buns cool on the pan for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Let cool completely before using

Notes

1 serving equals 1 bun
1 bun equals about 3.5 grams of net carbs
If you use one bun for top and one bun for bottom like I do the carb count is about 7 grams of net carbs