Sourdough-Style Bread
A beautifully domed, golden, rustic loaf with a chewy interior and that classic sourdough tang — but completely keto-friendly. No long fermentation needed, no starter required, and no gluten. Perfect for sandwiches, toast, or dipping in soups.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
2 cups almond flour
⅓ cup coconut flour
¼ cup psyllium husk powder (gives real bread texture + rise)
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (provides sourdough-style tang)
½ cup warm water
¼ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt (keto)
2 tbsp melted butter or olive oil
Optional Add-ins (for sourdough flavor)
½ tsp yeast (for aroma only — not for rising)
½ tsp lactic acid powder or a splash more ACV
1 tsp caraway seeds, rosemary, or flax seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven
Preheat to 375°F (190°C).
Place a Dutch oven or heavy pot inside to heat (this mimics real sourdough baking).
- Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together:
almond flour
coconut flour
psyllium husk powder
baking powder
salt
Break up any lumps.
- Add Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, beat together:
eggs
apple cider vinegar
sour cream
melted butter
Pour wet mixture into dry mixture.
Add warm water and mix until a dough forms — it will thicken within 30 seconds due to psyllium.
It should resemble a soft sourdough dough ball.
- Shape the Loaf
Form into a round boule shape using wet hands.
Sprinkle lightly with almond flour for that rustic, floured look.
Let rest 5 minutes to firm up.
- Bake Sourdough-Style
Remove the hot pot from oven.
Place a piece of parchment under the dough and lower it into the pot.
Bake covered for 40 minutes.
Then remove lid and bake 10–15 more minutes until deeply golden.
- Cool Completely
This step is essential.
Cooling allows the structure to set and prevents gumminess.
Let cool on a rack for at least 1 hour.
Texture & Flavor
You’ll get:
a crisp golden crust
a chewy, bouncy crumb that slices cleanly
a tangy, sourdough-like flavor from the vinegar and optional yeast
Nutrition (per slice, based on 12 slices)
Calories: ~160
Fat: 12g
Protein: 6g
Net Carbs: 2–3g