HOW TO MAKE KETO ALMOND WHITE BREAD - NO GLUTEN, PSYLLIUM HUSKS OR XANTHAN GUM !

Psyllium husk is the best natural replacement for gluten but I know that some of you experienced stomach discomfort with it while some of you faced difficulty obtaining it in your specific countries. Hence, I am introducing this keto bread which has no psyllium husks, xanthan gum or even yeast, yet it rises so well. It is white in color so I named it Keto Almond White Bread. Of course, the texture is a little cake-like and crumbly but it makes a great alternative if you are looking for a keto bread without psyllium husk or xanthan gum.

The key ingredient is the egg whites which makes the bread looks white and the protein from egg whites helps to boost the rise. When part of the egg whites are whipped to stiff peaks, the meringue helps to provide the volume and rise as well. If you use egg yolks, the bread will not rise as much, tastes very eggy and the color will be yellowish. Hence, I would not recommend to use egg yolks for this white bread. If you do not know what to do with the leftover egg yolks, check out this video as there is a list of suggestions mentioned here - https://youtu.be/LFEL8zPLBbg. Alternatively, you could use egg whites from cartons too. This is not easily available in my home country hence, I used fresh egg whites and using eggs are a lot cheaper than protein powders.

After baking, you can feel how light and soft the whole loaf is. You can eat it on its own, top with your favorite spread or make sandwiches with it. When toasted, the crust is crispy and the crumb is tender.

The recipe can be viewed and printed at this link;

https://docs.google.com/docume....nt/d/1JbsQErzboX7MlY

NUTRITION INFO
[ Total Servings = 18 ]
Per Serving ;
Total Carb = 2.1 g
Dietary Fiber = 1.0 g
Net Carb = 1.1 g
Calories = 104
Total Fat = 8.7 g
Protein = 4.3 g

INGREDIENTS
FOR THE BATTER
Almond Flour = 240 g / 2 cups (https://amzn.to/3BnHpnw )
Egg Whites (room temperature) = 6 large egg whites (215 g)
Baking Powder = 16 g / 4 tsp
Apple Cider Vinegar = 15 ml / 1 tbsp (Note: This is optional. Apple cider vinegar helps to mask any eggy taste and gives a nice yeasty flavor)
Coconut Oil = 80 ml / 1/3 cup (Note: You can also use olive oil or melted butter)
Salt = 2 g / 1/2 tsp

(UPDATE ON 21 JULY 2021)
FOR THE MERINGUE
Egg Whites (room temperature) = 6 large egg whites (215 g)
Cream of tartar (helps to stabilize the meringue) = 1/2 tsp (optional)
Note: It's easier to separate the whites from the yolks when they are cold. After separation, let the whites come to room temperature. I have tried beating both cold and room temperature egg whites and found that the latter creates so much more volume. Then add the cream of tartar (if using) and start beating with a handheld or stand mixer at medium speed until soft peaks then increase speed to high and beat until stiff peaks. It's important to use a clean (free of grease) and dry bowl for beating the egg whites.

NOTE:
Total large egg whites = 12

DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat the oven at 350F or 180C.
2. In a bowl, add the flour, baking powder, salt and mix until well combined.
3. Add the apple cider vinegar (if using), coconut oil, egg whites and mix until a thick batter is formed. Set aside.
4. In a separate bowl, make the meringue. Add the egg whites and beat with a handheld mixer at high speed until stiff peaks. It only takes about 1 minute.
5. Fold the meringue into the batter. Add 1/3 first and fold gently to combine. Do not mix. The fold method is like scooping up the batter from the bottom. If you simply mix the meringue into the batter, it will affect the rise. Then add another 1/3 of the meringue and fold to combine. Lastly, add the balance of the meringue and fold to combine. The batter is thick and smooth.
6. Pour the batter into an 8 x 4.5 x 4.5 inch loaf pan (https://amzn.to/3kwxYvf) lined with parchment paper. With a higher pan, the bread will look taller. You can use a standard 8 x 4 inch loaf pan except that the height of the bread will be shorter and the top will bloom sideways so it will end up looking like a bloomed flower or a mushroom top.
7. Bake at the lowest rack for 50 minutes or until cooked.
8. Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing. If you cut into thin slices, you can get about 18 to 20 servings. If you cut into thick slices, you can get about 16 servings.
9. The bread is a little cake-like and crumbly but still firm. It is light and soft. You can eat it on its own, top with your favorite spread or make sandwiches. When toasted, the crust is crispy and the crumb is tender.
10. The bread can be stored at room temperature for a few days if you have a cool climate. Otherwise, it's best to refrigerate earlier up to 2 weeks. They can be frozen for months.

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