Made with a blend of super tasty herbs, this Keto Braided Herb Bread might be the best bread you'll ever make! It's not only absolutely delicious, but it makes a beautiful presentation.

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• ❤️ Why You’ll Love this Keto Herb Bread Recipe
• 🛒 What’s in Keto Braided Herb Bread
• 🔪 How to Make Keto Braided Herb Bread
• Can You Freeze Braided Herb Bread?
• How Long Does Homemade Bread Last?
• What Can I Do with Leftover Bread?
• What Herbs Go Well in Bread?
• Can You Braid Any Type of Bread?
• What Makes Good Keto Bread?
• More Keto Bread Recipes

❤️ Why You’ll Love this Keto Herb Bread Recipe

• Perfectly chewy texture like traditional bread
• Wonderfully fragrant from a mix of savory herbs
• Braided loaf makes a beautiful presentation
• Perfect for holiday dinners 

This recipe for herb bread is a three-strand braid that adds such a beautiful finish to the baked loaf. It has a wonderful bakery-quality crust and is soft and chewy on the inside.

As the bread is baking, your whole kitchen fills with that unmistakably wonderful aroma of home baked bread and fresh herbs, which just has to be one of life’s greatest pleasures, don't you think?

If you’re thinking braided bread is just too much trouble, this recipe will definitely change your mind! If you’ve made my Keto Bread recipe, then you know that even though it takes a few steps, I include super easy instructions to ensure your bread turns out perfect every time!

Unlike some other low carb bread recipes, this braided loaf holds its shape really well while it’s baking which allows it to be made using a baking sheet instead of a bread pan. And because the baking sheet is lined with parchment paper, it helps to give it a good bottom crust and makes clean up a cinch!

🛒 What’s in Keto Braided Herb Bread

• Vital wheat gluten
• Oat fiber
• Super Fine Almond flour
• Warm water
• Heavy cream
• Monk fruit/allulose
• Whole eggs
• Butter
• Dried parsley
• Active dry yeast
• Baking powder
• Dried dill
• Dried thyme
• Fresh rosemary
• Inulin powder
• Salt

*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

🥣 Recommended Tools

• Stand mixer
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Whisk
• Mixing bowl

🔪 How to Make Keto Braided Herb Bread

Add the water and heavy cream to a microwave safe mixing cup and heat to 125°F.  Pour in inulin, then sprinkle the yeast over the top. 

Tip: If you don’t have inulin, you can use honey instead. Whether you use inulin or honey, the carbs won't affect you, since the yeast feeds off the sugar to emit carbon dioxide, which makes the bread light and airy.

Mix for just a few seconds, then allow the yeast to bloom while you mix up your dry ingredients.

Tip: You should be able to smell your yeast and if it doesn't foam up, it's likely expired. It's best to use an instant read thermometer to make sure the temperature of your water is 125°F. If it's too cold, the yeast won't activate. If it's too hot, it will kill the yeast.

In the bowl of your stand mixer, add in the vital wheat gluten, oat fiber, almond flour, sweetener, herbs, salt and baking powder.  

Whisk briefly to combine, break up any lumps and make it light and fluffy.

Once the yeast has bloomed (should take about 5-7 minutes), with the mixer running, slowly pour it in.

Then pour in the eggs, until the dough comes together.  

Add in the butter, then continue mixing, just until combined. Sprinkle in 1-3 tablespoons of almond flour until the dough is barely sticking to the sides of the bowl and isn’t too wet. 

Scrape down the sides, remove the paddle, then replace with a dough hook. Allow the dough to knead for 7 minutes. Remove the dough from your mixer.  It should be a little sticky, but not really wet.

Form the dough into a ball and place it in a large mixing bowl that’s been sprayed with nonstick spray.  Loosely cover with a piece of plastic wrap that’s also been sprayed with nonstick spray.

Using the bread proof setting in your oven, allow to proof for 2 hours.  To help create the perfectly warm moist environment, place a shallow pan with boiling water on the bottom of your oven.  If your oven doesn’t have a bread proof setting, you can place a microwave safe dish or glass with hot water in the microwave, along with the loaf to proof in there.

Once the dough has risen to about twice it’s size, turn it out onto your board, I use my Silpat because it doesn’t slide around.  Cut the dough into 3 even pieces and roll them out into long strips resembling logs.

Braid the 3 pieces, pinching both ends then tuck them underneath.

Place the loaf on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and sprayed with nonstick spray.  Spray a piece of plastic wrap with nonstick spray and gently place on top of the loaf, don’t tuck in the ends or wrap it tight.  You want to give it plenty of room to expand. Allow it to rise again for 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 350°F.  Remove the plastic wrap and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. If the top start to get too brown, lightly tent it with aluminum foil and finish baking.

Allow the loaf to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Can You Freeze Braided Herb Bread?

Most homemade baked breads freeze really well with very little effect on quality or texture. The thing you need to watch out for is air. It is the enemy of frozen foods because it can cause freezer burn or cause bread to pick up smells from other items in the freezer.

To prevent this, wrap each loaf tightly in two layers of plastic wrap before placing it in a large resealable freezer bag. Press out as much air as possible and stow in the freezer for up to 3 months.

How Long Does Homemade Bread Last?

This bread typically stays fresh for about 4 to 5 days.

What Can I Do with Leftover Bread?

If you have a loaf of this herb bread that's has gone stale before you've had a chance to freeze it, don't throw it out. Here are a few great ways to put it to good use:

Stuffing: During the holidays, bread plays a huge role in stuffing recipes. This homemade herb bread would make a great addition to your Keto stuffing recipe.

Herb Croutons: Dress your boring salads up with toasted Keto croutons. Just cut them into large pieces, drizzle with a little olive oil, sprinkle with a little sea salt and add them to a preheated oven. Bake them until they are nice and toasted.

Breadcrumbs: Italian herb breadcrumbs are a great addition to meatloaf, meatballs and other recipes where you need a breadcrumb coating. Toast cubes of stale bread until a rich golden brown. Then add them to the food processer until they are a fine crumb.

Bruschetta: Take thin slices of the bread and brown them slightly in the oven. Then add finely diced tomatoes, garlic and basil on each slice. Top with shaved parmesan and a drizzle of Balsamic Vinegar. You can do this with fresh baked bread too.

What Herbs Go Well in Bread?

For Savory Bread:

Use a combination of some of the most popular herbs and spices to make savory herb bread:

• Basil
• Black pepper
• Caraway Seeds
• Chives
• Cilantro
• Dill
• Fennel
• Rosemary
• Garlic
• Sage
• Thyme

For Sweet Bread

Have fun and make this bread in a sweet treat with some of these herbs and spices.

• Cinnamon
• Allspice
• Ginger
• Nutmeg
• Cocoa powder
• Pumpkin pie spice
• Apple pie spice

Can You Braid Any Type of Bread?

While it is possible to braid most types of bread dough, when it comes to Keto bread dough, some recipes are a little tricker to get a pretty braided pattern.

For this recipe, wheat gluten is used to give the dough enough chewiness that allows you to manipulate the shape without tearing it apart.

What Makes Good Keto Bread?

Some of the ingredients I’ve used might be a little unfamiliar, while others you’ve likely seen me bake with before.  They're all Keto friendly and I’ve personally tested my ketones a number of times, just to be absolutely sure and it has never once kicked me out of ketosis or even stalled my weight loss. 

As with any new product you have never tried using before, you should test it for yourself using a keto blood meter, if you're at all concerned. The best way to test is to check your ketone level 2-3 hours after eating.

These are the exact ingredients and brands that I use, and yes brands matter in most of these ingredients. I opt for ones that give me the beat texture and mildest flavor:

Vital Wheat Gluten

This is ingredient seems to cause some confusion, so maybe this will explain things. Gluten is a protein that is found in wheat but with Vital Wheat Gluten, water is added to the wheat to hydrate it.

This activates the gluten. Once the gluten has been activated, all other parts of the wheat are removed so just the protein is left behind which is what makes it suitable for Keto diets.

Note: If you are sensitive to gluten, please know that even though this product is Keto friendly, it does contain gluten.

Oat Fiber

Oat Fiber is made from grinding the outer husks of oats. How healthy is oat fiber? It's pure insoluble fiber, which doesn't dissolve in water and isn't broken down in the digestive tract, so it has zero net carbs and is perfect for a Keto Diet. It helps give a more traditional texture and that's why I use it so often. Check out all the Keto Oat Fiber Recipes you can make!

Active Dry Yeast

Dry active yeast is what gives these buns a lift and makes texture most like traditional bread. The great news is, for an entire tablespoon, there are only 5 grams of carbs with 3 of those coming from fiber which makes the carb impact for an entire recipe very minimal.

Inulin

Inulin powder is made from the chicory root fiber and contains no net carbohydrates. It's the perfect ingredient to enhance the flavor and texture of Keto, low-carb or gluten-free bread recipes.

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