Low Carbs Buns

Four pieces of chocolate dessert, two rectangular slices and two round balls, one with seeds, on a wooden serving board.

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Saying that I can make low carb buns seems impossible. But I've discovered a recipe that will give you delicious buns that you can eat as a side or for a sandwich when you're craving something between two slices of bread.

Course: Breads

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 225kcal

Ingredients

1 cup almond flour
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons flaxseed meal
1 1/2 tablespoons psyllium husk powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon butter or coconut oil for a dairy-free diet
1 cup of boiling water

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 F.
In a large bowl, pour the almond flour, flax meal, psyllium husk powder, salt, and baking powder. These dry ingredients will form the basis for the flawless texture of your scones. Mix everything with a dry whisk.
Heat the butter slightly in the microwave oven. Pour in the melted butter — coconut oil if you want to make this recipe dairy free. Next, add the red wine vinegar.
Add the hot water in batches. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until the mixture becomes a dough. This is when the psyllium husk powder does its magic, binding the ingredients together and giving the dough elasticity.
Let the dough rest for 7-10 minutes under a towel. During this time, the psyllium husks will continue to absorb moisture, making it easier to work with the dough.
Cut the dough into 4 equal portions with a knife. Gently roll each portion between the palms of your hands to form a ball. Sprinkle the balls with the sesame seeds, pressing down lightly to adhere them to the dough. Flatten the balls slightly. Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Place the sheet in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 20-25 minutes.
Cool the buns on a rack.

Notes

I use almond flour in this recipe for buns but you could easily substitute sesame flour if you'd like. However, do not substitute coconut flour for almond flour. Coconut flour has a much higher absorbency rate and will not work.

If there is another fruit vinegar you like, such as apple cider vinegar, feel free to swap it for the red wine vinegar this recipe calls for.

Can't find flaxseed meal but have chia flour on hand? It is a great substitute for flaxseed meal.

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