This simple almond flour bread has a neutral taste, making it the perfect choice for savory or sweet toppings. I eat it almost daily!
This delicious bread comes together quickly and smells so good when it bakes. Its pleasantly neutral taste makes it the perfect canvas for many toppings. It's also very filling! You can bake a loaf on the weekend, keep it in the fridge, and toast a slice or two for your meals throughout the week. The leftovers keep well in the fridge and can also be frozen for a few months.
Ingredients
See the recipe card for exact measurements. Here are my comments on some of the ingredients.
- Oil or butter: Refined coconut oil keeps the bread's flavor neutral. You can use virgin coconut oil if you don't mind the flavor, especially if you plan to use this bread with sweet toppings. Extra virgin olive oil gives this bread an interesting flavor and works well for savory applications. Lately, I've been using melted butter. It's more flavorful than refined coconut oil (which is essentially flavorless), so the bread comes out tastier.
- Apple cider vinegar: The vinegar reacts with the baking soda and helps the bread rise. You won't taste it in the bread. If you use baking powder instead of baking soda, you can omit it.
- Almond flour: I use superfine almond flour.
- Baking soda: You can use 2 teaspoons of baking powder instead of ½ teaspoon of baking soda. The crust will not brown as much when using baking powder. You can see it in the photos below. The crust of the bread made with baking soda is beautifully browned. In the bread made with baking powder, the crust is paler.
Flavor Variations
- Turn the basic bread into herb bread by adding ½ teaspoon each of garlic powder, oregano, and thyme. Or use 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning. If you go this route, olive oil will be a good substitute for coconut oil.
- Make it sweet by adding 1 ½ teaspoons of stevia glycerite (equals ½ cup of sugar), 1 teaspoon of vanilla, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. If you go this route, you can use virgin coconut oil for a slightly sweet coconut flavor or unsalted butter.
Instructions
The detailed instructions and step-by-step photos are included in the recipe card. Here's a quick overview.
In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs. Whisk in the coconut oil, vinegar, salt, almond flour, and baking soda. Transfer the batter to a parchment-lined 8-inch loaf pan. Smooth the top out with a spatula.
Bake in a preheated 350°F oven until the bread is golden brown and set, and a toothpick inserted in its center comes out clean, 30-40 minutes.
Cool the bread to room temperature before slicing and serving.
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Savanna
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Recipe Tips
- How long you need to bake the bread depends on your oven. When I started making this recipe, I used an old oven and baked it for 45 minutes. I have since moved, and in my new oven, it takes 30 minutes. Oven temperatures vary, so I suggest you start checking after 30 minutes.
- Use a small 8-inch loaf pan, not a standard 9-inch one. The bread will come out too flat and wide if you use a standard loaf pan.
- Like most keto breads (90-second bread is a good example), almond flour bread improves dramatically when toasted and buttered.
Recipe FAQs
No. It's important to adjust our expectations when making this bread. The yeasty aroma and gluten-induced fluffiness we love about traditional bread cannot be achieved without yeast and gluten. So, this is more of a quick bread that fills the need to make a sandwich or have a slice of bread for breakfast. It's excellent - but it's different than traditional bread.
Luckily, my dear Father conducted this experiment! You can use a standard 9x5-inch loaf pan and adjust the recipe as follows:
7 large eggs
7 tablespoons melted butter
10 ounces almond flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
Start with 7 eggs. My Dad reports that the batter seemed a bit too dry, so he added an extra egg for a total of 8. Bake as usual for 30 minutes at 350°F, then check with a toothpick to see if it's done.
The images below show the bread in the standard loaf pan, and slices of it after it has cooled. 
I tested this bread with this almond meal, and it worked, but I prefer superfine almond flour. The bread is coarser and not as fluffy when using almond meal, and you'll need to check the batter. If it seems very dry, add a tablespoon of milk or water.
Once completely cool, place the bread in an airtight container or a large resealable bag and store it in the fridge for up to five days. It also freezes well. I slice it, wrap each slice individually in plastic wrap, and then put all the slices in a freezer bag. When ready to eat, I briefly heat a slice in the microwave or toast it.
Serving Suggestions
This bread is perfect for breakfast. I toast it and spread it with walnut butter, keto hazelnut spread, or sweet butter. It's also excellent with soft-boiled eggs. My Dad enjoys it with hard-boiled eggs and veggies, as shown in the photo below. Look at his beautiful plate!
For lunch, I use it to make a Swiss-and-ham sandwich or a cream cheese and smoked salmon sandwich. Sometimes, I spread it with salmon salad, tuna salad, pimento cheese, baked brie, or cream cheese dip.
It truly is a versatile keto bread that goes with any topping you like!
Recipe Card
Simple Almond Flour Bread
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Ingredients
- 5 large eggs
- 5 tablespoons refined coconut oil - gently melted in the microwave; 2.5 ounces
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar - don't skip - helps the bread rise
- ¼ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt - or a pinch of any other salt
- 1 ¾ cup almond flour - blanched, super-fine; 7 ounces
- ½ teaspoon baking soda - see note below
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch loaf pan (a 9-inch pan will be too big). Line the pan with parchment paper with an overhang for easy removal. See the notes below for adjusting this recipe to a standard 9-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs. Whisk in the coconut oil, vinegar, salt, almond flour, and baking soda.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan. Smooth the top out with a spatula.
- Bake until the bread is golden brown and set, and a toothpick inserted in its center comes out clean, 30-40 minutes. See the notes below for how to adjust the baking time.
- Cool for 10 minutes in the pan on a wire rack before gently releasing the bread. Carefully run a knife along the edges if needed. Cool the bread to room temperature for about 20 more minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- I use Bob's Red Mill Super-Fine Almond Flour. One cup of this flour weighs 4 ounces, so 1.75 cups weigh 7 ounces. It's best to measure almond flour by weight and not by volume.
- Occasionally, baking soda can cause a reaction in baked goods, resulting in an ammonia smell. If you're concerned about it happening, use 2 teaspoons of fresh, gluten-free baking powder instead of baking soda and omit the vinegar. The crust will not brown as much if using baking powder.
- Refined coconut oil keeps the bread's flavor neutral. You can use virgin coconut oil if you don't mind the flavor, especially if you plan to use this bread with sweet toppings. Extra virgin olive oil gives this bread an interesting flavor and works well for savory applications. Lately, I've been using melted butter. It's more flavorful than refined coconut oil (which is essentially flavorless), so the bread comes out tastier.
- You can use a 9x5-inch loaf pan and adjust the recipe as follows:
7 large eggs
7 tablespoons melted butter
10 ounces almond flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
Start with 7 eggs. If the batter is dry, add an extra egg for a total of 8. Bake the bread for 30 minutes at 350°F, then check with a toothpick to see if it's done. Remember that the nutrition info will change if adjusting the recipe. - How long you need to bake the bread depends on your oven. When I started making this recipe, I used an old oven and baked it for 45 minutes. I have since moved, and it only takes 30 minutes in my new oven. Oven temperatures vary, so start checking after 30 minutes.
- A few readers wrote to me over the years saying that their bread came out with a green tint. This is a harmless reaction between almond flour and baking soda. To prevent it from happening, replace the baking soda with 2 teaspoons of aluminum-free baking powder and omit the vinegar.
- Once completely cool, you can place the bread in an airtight container or in a large resealable bag and store it in the fridge for up to five days. It also freezes well. I slice it, wrap each slice individually in plastic wrap, then put all the slices in a freezer bag. When ready to eat, I briefly heat a slice in the microwave or toast it.
- Like most keto breads, this bread improves dramatically when toasted and buttered.
Nutrition per Serving
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May Cheung says
Can I use the same ingredients to make a loaf of almond flour bread by a bread- making machine?
Vered DeLeeuw says
Hi May,
I don't believe this will work in a bread machine.
Christina says
Is the bread supposed to have an eggy taste or is there a way to make it not taste as eggy? I used a 9” pan which the bread was shorter but the crust on the outside turned out nice and golden. The flavor was just eggy, which was fine for my egg/steak sandwiches but eating alone is a bit bland and eggy.
Vered DeLeeuw says
Hi Christina,
It's not supposed to taste eggy. I do agree it can be bland when eaten by itself, which is why I always top it with something - even just butter.
I assume you used coconut oil? If you want the bread to have more flavor when eaten by itself, I recommend using melted and cooled salted butter next time instead of coconut oil.
Lisa says
I love this recipe I’d like to try it using unsalted butter is the measurement the same as coconut oil ? Thank you .
Vered DeLeeuw says
Hi Lisa,
Yes, the same! 🙂
Denise says
Simple, easy to follow recipe. Few ingredients. Little prep time and cooking time. I added herbs for additional flavour, and it tastes great! Ate one slice alone and another with tuna. I’m never going back to regular flour bread again.
Vered DeLeeuw says
Yay! Thank you for the review, Denise. I'm so glad you enjoyed this bread.
Jade says
I've made this bread twice and it has been a favorite every time. I put butter and jam on it and it was SO good. It's hard finding gluten-free bread (homemade or store-bought) but this recipe I would definitely recommend.
Vered DeLeeuw says
Wonderful, Jade! I'm so glad you like this bread. Thank you for taking the time to write a review.
Larry says
Outstanding bread....just what I was looking for!
Vered DeLeeuw says
Wonderful, Larry! I'm glad you like this bread. It's a staple in my house!
Dianne says
When I’m mixing a batter using coconut oil, the melted coconut oil tends to solidify when mixing with the eggs. What is the best way to avoid this? Warm eggs in microwave?
Vered DeLeeuw says
Hi Dianne,
I would remove the eggs to the counter an hour before I start mixing.
Robert says
I love this recipe!
It is my go-to recipe for almond bread.
However, I wish to substitute coconut oil with avocado oil since coconut oil has too much saturated fat and I need to cut down on that for health reasons.
Could I use avocado oil instead of coconut oil or do I have to use butter?
Vered DeLeeuw says
Hi Robert,
You can use avocado oil. 🙂
Helen says
This bread is WONDERFUL. I make it every week and use it for sandwiches. I do vastly prefer it with butter over coconut oil. Thank you!
Vered DeLeeuw says
Glad you like this bread, Helen! Thank you for the feedback.
Madeline Brister says
I had high hopes in this recipe because of the reviews. I was completely let down. Due to the coconut oil use in the recipe this taste just like pure coconut oil, and you cannot taste anything else. Savory, sweet, nothing will work with this bread. I want to throw it in the trash.