Light And Fluffy Bread

About

This bread is super light and fluffy Keto bread that is slightly sweet. The sweetness is very subtle so that you can use this bread for a multitude of different uses from sandwich bread, toast, French toast, or topped with berries and whipped cream. The batter is made from softened butter and cream cheese that is blended with a bit sweetener. The creamed fat mixture is combined with almond flour and some xanthan gum to give this low carb bread its structure and stability.

Do I need to add the xanthan gum?

The xanthan gum is critical for the structure and stability of this bread. It is an inexpensive ingredient that can be found at most grocery stores in the health food section or online through retailers like Amazon. Xanthan gum is best for Keto bread recipes, and you will use the ingredient again.

Why did my loaf rise so much?

This can sometimes happen depending on how much you whip the bread during the processing steps. To avoid too much rise, be sure to start with absolutely room temperature ingredients. To make this process simple, place the butter on the countertop overnight. The eggs can be placed in a bowl of warm water for 5 minutes to bring them up to room temperature. The cream cheese can be softened in the microwave the day of baking. Room temperature ingredients will help the batter form an excellent emulsion with no lumps and, therefore, will require less mixing.

Do I need to let the loaf cool before slicing?

Yes, it would be best if you ideally allowed the loaf to cool completely before attempting to slice it. This will enable the gums and flours to set after baking, which will result in a sturdier bread that is easier to handle.

Ingredients

¾ cup butter
4 ounce cream cheese
¼ cup the ultimate icing sugar replacement by swerve
7 large raw egg
¼ teaspoon coarse kosher salt by morton
2 ½ cup almond flour
2 teaspoon baking powder
1 ½ teaspoon baking aids xanthan gum by bob's red mill

Instructions

Preheat an oven to 350 F. Prepare a standard loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. Then line the loaf pan with parchment paper and more cooking spray on the paper leaving some paper hanging over the edges so it is easy to grab to pull the finished loaf out of the pan. Combine room temperature butter and softened cream cheese together in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat until the mixture is smooth then add the sweetener. Continue beating until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time until all are incorporated.
Add the rest of the ingredients and continue beating until the mixture visibly changes color from yellow to a pale yellow and has risen in volume. Use a rubber spatula to pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Bake for 65-70 minutes or until the top is a dark golden brown and the inside of the loaf comes out clean when poked with a knife or toothpick. Allow the loaf to cool completely before attempting to remove the loaf from the pan.
Use the parchment paper that overhangs out of the loaf pan to gently lift the loaf out. Slice the loaf into 12 slices. If you want even thinner slices, chill the bread in the fridge overnight before slicing.