Description
Keto lemon bread brings zesty delight to low-carb baking with almond flour and sugar-free sweeteners. Moist, tangy slices provide guilt-free indulgence you can savor without compromising dietary goals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups (200g / 7.1 oz) almond flour
- ½ cup (115g / 4.1 oz) butter, melted
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated erythritol
- ¼ cup (30g / 1.1 oz) coconut flour
- ½ cup (120ml / 4 fl oz) unsweetened almond milk
- ¼ cup (60ml / 2 fl oz) fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsps lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (60g / 2.1 oz) powdered erythritol
- ½ tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- Thermal Preparation: Heat oven to precise 350°F, creating optimal baking environment for keto lemon bread.
- Pan Setup: Grease loaf pan with butter, line with parchment paper to ensure seamless bread extraction after baking.
- Dry Ingredient Integration: Whisk almond flour, baking powder, salt, and sweetener in large mixing bowl until thoroughly combined, eliminating potential lumps and ensuring uniform texture.
- Wet Component Fusion: Blend eggs, melted butter, cream cheese, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, creating a rich foundational mixture.
- Batter Composition: Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, incorporating lemon zest and juice simultaneously, stirring minimally to maintain delicate keto bread structure.
- Pan Filling: Pour batter into prepared pan, smoothing surface with spatula to achieve even distribution and professional appearance.
- Baking Process: Position pan in center of preheated oven, bake for 45-50 minutes until golden-brown exterior develops and center passes toothpick test, indicating complete internal cooking.
- Cooling Protocol: Allow bread to rest in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack, permitting complete cooling before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Measure Ingredients Precisely: Use exact measurements for almond flour and sweetener to maintain the keto-friendly macronutrient balance and achieve the right bread texture.
- Control Mixing Technique: Fold ingredients gently to prevent gluten-like development in almond flour, which can make the bread dense or tough.
- Manage Moisture Levels: Fresh lemon juice impacts moisture, so adjust wet ingredients if the batter seems too thick or thin for optimal bread consistency.
- Temperature Sensitivity: Allow ingredients like eggs and butter to reach room temperature before mixing to ensure smoother batter integration and even baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg