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Is there anything better than a juicy burger with all your favorite toppings? Thanks to these keto hamburger buns, you can enjoy this classic meal the low-carb way!
Who doesn’t love a delicious, juicy burger? Sure, you can eat one with a knife and fork or wrap it up in lettuce… but my favorite option is to whip up some keto hamburger buns and enjoy this classic dish the low-carb way!
Not only are these buns keto-friendly, but they’re also so simple to make. You only need 10 ingredients plus sesame seeds for garnish, and hands-on prep time can be done in about 15 minutes! The next time you’re craving a burger, you have to give them a try.
How to make keto hamburger buns
This recipe comes together in nine easy steps. Ready to see how it’s done?
Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, add the flours, flaxseed powder, psyllium husk powder, salt, and baking powder.
Step 2: Whisk until well combined, then add the eggs, egg whites, water, and oil. Mix until all of the flour is incorporated and you have a wet dough.
Step 3: Cover with plastic wrap and allow to sit for at least 45 minutes to allow the flours to absorb the moisture.
Step 4: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 5: Divide the dough into two pieces for larger buns or four pieces for slider buns.
Step 6: Mold the dough into rough bun shapes with flattened bottoms and slightly domed tops, then place on the baking sheet. Keep in mind that the dough won’t rise or spread very much, so try to shape the dough to the size of your burger patty.
Step 7: Slice the tops of the buns about ¼ inch deep so that air can escape while baking, then sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Step 8: Bake the buns for 35-40 minutes until slightly golden and firm.
Step 9: Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before slicing.
It’s important to let the buns come to room temperature before cutting into them. While it’s tempting to slice them and build your burger right away, giving them time to rest will give you the lightest and fluffiest texture.
What to serve with low-carb buns
Of course, the most obvious answer is to enjoy these buns with your favorite burger combination. Cook a ground beef patty to your desired level of doneness, then stack with all the cheese, toppings, and condiments your heart desires!
But these gluten-free buns can also be used in so many more ways. Instead of a ground beef burger, try using a turkey pattie with avocado, keto salmon patties, low-carb crab cakes, or even keto chicken salad in your stack.
Love breakfast sandwiches? Try layering up your low-carb buns with fried or scrambled eggs, bacon or sausage, some cheese, and a few slices of avocado.
This recipe makes a great keto-friendly replacement for sandwich bread. You can stack them with pretty much any low-carb filling you like!
Storage
These hamburger buns are best served fresh. If you do have leftovers, I would recommend freezing them in an airtight container and plastic gallon bag to help preserve the texture.
To reheat frozen hamburger buns, place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper straight out of the freezer. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 15-20 minutes until warmed through.
Other keto bread recipes
Going low carb doesn’t mean you have to give up bread! In fact, with a few ingredient switches, you can enjoy low-carb versions of most of your favorites. Here are a few recipes I know you’ll enjoy:
Looking for even more keto-friendly inspiration? Check out this roundup of my favorite low-carb ground beef recipes!
When you’ve tried these buns, please don’t forget to let me know how you liked them and rate the recipe in the comments below!
Keto Hamburger Buns
Ingredients
- ¾ cup almond flour
- ¾ cup coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon flaxseed powder
- 1 teaspoon psyllium husk powder
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2½ teaspoons baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 5 egg whites
- ½ cup water
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil, (melted)
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add the flours, flaxseed powder, psyllium husk powder, salt, and baking powder.
- Whisk until well combined, then add the eggs, egg whites, water, and oil. Mix until all of the flour is incorporated and you have a wet dough.
- Cover with plastic wrap and allow to sit for at least 45 minutes to allow the flours to absorb the moisture.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Divide the dough into two pieces for larger buns or four pieces for slider buns.
- Mold the dough into rough bun shapes with flattened bottoms and slightly domed tops, then place on the baking sheet. Keep in mind that the dough won’t rise or spread very much, so try to shape the dough to the size of your burger patty.
- Slice the tops of the buns about ¼ inch deep so that air can escape while baking, then sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Bake the buns for 35-40 minutes until slightly golden and firm.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before slicing.
