These Keto Poppy Seed Brioche Buns are the ideal low-carb bread as a substitute for the classic brioche. These brioche buns have a delicate, fluffy middle and a rich, buttery texture. These brioche buns are perfect for the preparation of sandwiches, burgers, or warm with a pat of butter for breakfast. These buns are lightly sweetened and topped with poppy seeds for an additional crunchy taste. These gluten-free, grain-free, and keto-friendly buns are made with almond flour, psyllium husk, and coconut flour. Yeast is an optional ingredient that provides the original bakery flavor in these buns without crushing the keto diet. These Keto Poppy Seed Brioche Buns are very flavorful and keto-friendly, and they are ideal for individuals on the keto diet, and non-keto people also love these buns.
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STATS:
- Cook time: 25 mins
- Total time: One hour
- Serving size: One bun
- Prep time: Twenty minutes
- Cuisine: French
- Course: Breakfast
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Diet: Keto, Low Carb
- Serving: Makes 6 buns
EQUIPMENT:
- Baking tray
- Parchment paper
- Bowl
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Brush
- Knife
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 & ½ cups almond flour
- ⅓ cup coconut flour
- ¼ cup psyllium husk powder
- 2 tbsp. poppy seeds
- 2 tbsp. Erythritol
- One tsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp. baking powder
- ½ tsp. salt
- 4 large eggs
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup hot water
- 1 tbsp. Dry active yeast
EGG WASH:
- 1 egg yolk + 1 tbsp. water
INGREDIENTS NOTES:
ALMOND FLOUR:
- Almond flour is low-carb flour it provides the nutty flavor and it is the key ingredient of this recipe. It contributes to the moist texture and soft crumb.
COCONUT FLOUR:
- Coconut flour adds structure and absorbs moisture to balance the almond flour and keep the buns from becoming overly dense or crumbly.
PSYLLIUM HUSK:
- Psyllium husk powder is added as it is necessary for binding and giving the dough elasticity; it gives the buns chewiness and it also helps these buns to maintain their shape, simulating the texture of real bread.
POPPY SEEDS:
- Poppy Seeds will enhance the indulgent flavor of this brioche bun and it also gives the delicate crunch & the nutty and sweet taste.
ERYTHRITOL:
- Erythritol is a keto-friendly sweetener that provides the traditional brioche flavor with a subtle sweetness that doesn’t affect blood sugar levels.
BAKING POWDER:
- Baking powder helps the buns to get upsurge and get fluffy as it acts as a leavening agent.
EGGS:
- Eggs give the brioche structure, moisture, and richness; they also serve to bind the ingredients together and give it a soft crumb.
BUTTER:
- Butter provides moisture and richness, which are necessary for the real buttery brioche flavor.
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR:
- Apple cider vinegar enhances the texture and aids in activating the baking powder by softening the dough.
YEAST:
- Dry Active Yeast doesn’t help the buns to rise; it’s just used to add flavor and recreate the traditional brioche taste.
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INSTRUCTION:
- Turn the oven on to 350°F.
- Put parchment paper on a baking tray.
- We can combine the psyllium husk, coconut flour, Erythritol, almond flour, baking powder, poppy seeds, & salt in a bowl with the whisk.
- Then we can add the apple cider vinegar, eggs, warm water, & melted butter in a separate vessel and combine these ingredients with the whisk to make it smooth.
- We can combine both of these ingredients and combine these ingredients by using the spatula.
- Then we can also add the yeast in the batter and stir well for the additional flavor.
- We can mix these components by hand or we can also use the stand mixer to form the dough and then leave the dough for 11 to 2 minutes to get set.
- Now we can split the dough into six equal parts with the dough cutter.
- We can shape the dough into round buns and place them on the tray.
- Now we can apply the eggs on the buns and some poppy seeds over the buns.
- Bake these brioche buns for 25-30 minutes or till it get brown & get firm.
- We can cool these Poppy Seed Brioche Buns on the rack and then serve.
TIPS:
- We can beat the egg whites separately until they form soft peaks then we can fold the egg whites with the batter to make these buns fluffier.
- You should keep the remaining food in an airtight container.
- We have to lightly toast these buns before serving them to make them more flavorful and tasty.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- You would transfer the leftover poppy seeds brioche buns to the airtight container and save these buns for 5 days.
FREEZER:
- You would wrap these poppy seeds brioche buns in plastic wrap and store these buns for 2 months.
FAQs:
Is this poppy seeds brioche bun sweet in taste?
- This poppy seeds brioche bun has a slightly sweet taste and you can adjust the amount of the sweetener as you like or omit it.
Can we skip the yeast to make this poppy seeds brioche bun?
- Yes, we can skip the yeast to make this poppy seeds brioche bun because it has no role in the rising of these buns and it is just added to add the bakery flavor to these buns.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Total carbs: 6g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 7g
Fat: 18g
Sodium: 210mg
Net carbs: 2g
Calcium: 60mg
Iron: 1.2mg
Potassium: 110mg
Calories: 210 kcal
Vitamin A: 250 IU
