Keto Dinner Rolls

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There's no need ditch the bread basket when you're on a low carb diet! These easy keto dinner rolls are soft and fluffy on the inside with a deliciously crunchy crust. Only 6 ingredients, gluten-free and dairy-free.

These rolls are delightfully light and fluffy. The flavor is so similar to authentic bread rolls!

We love them alongside a main meal, but they are equally delicious at breakfast or as a sandwich bap.

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🌟 Why You'll Love This Recipe

Fluffy and soft texture on the inside, crusty exterior
Only 6 ingredients
Ready in 30 minutes
Naturally gluten-free and grain free
Dairy-free
Low carb and keto-friendly - only 2g net carbs per roll

Ingredients

We need 6 ingredients, plus water:

Almond flour - I used ground almonds, which is the equivalent to regular almond flour in the US.
Eggs - We need 2 eggs and 2 additional egg whites. They must be room temperature.
Psyllium husk powder - This is a fine powder, the texture of flour. Psyllium is a high in fibre and makes low carb rolls fluffy.
Water
Baking powder
Xanthan gum - For a stronger crumb structure
Sea salt

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

Variations

Toppings: Poppy, nigella, sesame - even sunflower or pumpkin seeds would work.

Olive oil: Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the dough.

Garlic rolls: Brush with garlic butter before baking. Or, try my keto garlic bread.

Instructions

This section contains step by step instructions and photos that show how to make the recipe.

stiff egg white and beaten egg yolk in a mixing bowl

Step 1: Separate the eggs. In a large mixing bowl, beat all 4 egg whites until stiff peaks form.

In another bowl, beat the 2 egg yolks until they are pale in colour and have doubled in size. Pour the egg yolk mix into the bowl with the egg whites.

egg white and egg yolk in a mixing bowl plus almond flour

Step 2: Stir together all the dry ingredients - almond flour, psyllium husk powder, baking powder, xanthan gum and salt.

Then pour the dry ingredients into the bowl with the beaten egg and add the hot water.

Step 3: Blend with a spatula until a dough forms. Don't over-blend - you want to keep as much air in the dough as possible.

unbaked dinner rolls on a baking tray lined with parchment paper decorated with poppy seeds, sesame seeds and nigella seeds

Step 4: Scoop up the dough and form a large ball. Cut into 8 equal-sized pieces and form rolls.

Step 5: Place the rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cut a cross into the top and sprinkle with seeds of your choice. Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

a dinner roll cut open on a small plate with a knife and a hand touching the plate

Katrin's Top Tips

The dough is slightly sticky, so I like to wet my hands lightly. This makes it much easier to work with.

To ensure keto bread rolls rolls rise nicely, use room temperature eggs and hot water. This way, the dough is not cold when it goes into the oven and the baking powder can do its job properly.

Recipe FAQs

How can I make yeast bread rolls?

You can add ½ teaspoon dry active yeast to the recipe. This adds yeast flavour. Or, try my keto bread rolls.

Can I use coconut flour instead?

I have not tried this yet, but if you cannot have almond flour, you could try to replace it with ⅔ cup of coconut flour. Another option for nut-free rolls is to use a 50 / 50 blend of sunflower seed flour and sesame seed flour.

Why is my dough too soft to form rolls?

The most common reason is that you used whole psyllium husks instead of psyllium husk powder. If you have WHOLE psyllium husks (they look like little sticks), you have to double the amount.

Why did my rolls turn purple?

Some psyllium brands do this when baked. I have used BonPom, Just Natural and green Origins without issues. The NOW brand is also supposed to be ok.

What can I use instead of psyllium?

You can try flaxseed, although you may need to increase the amount. Of course, this will give the rolls a rustic flavour.

How do I use the leftover egg yolks?

Make a keto mayonnaise, sugar free custard or keto rice pudding.

A silver tray with baked Keto dinner rolls topped with a mix of poppy seeds and sesame seeds

Serving Suggestion

Keto dinner rolls taste amazing warm and straight out of the oven. But they will stay fluffy even when cold. Spread generously with butter!

Serve them in a bread basket alongside keto cottage pie or keto beef stew. They are also wonderful for mopping up keto gravy.

We also like to eat them with soups, like this mushroom soup or my favourite keto vegetable soup.

Last but not least, they taste great for breakfast spread with butter and homemade sugar free strawberry jam or simply filled with ham and cheese.

Storage

Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or in the fridge for 5 days.

Freezer: Suitable for freezing! Freeze for up to 3 months. After thawing, reheat in the oven for a few minutes to crisp them up again.

Take a look at my other recipes for keto rolls, buns and flatbreads:

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