Keto Brioche Bread

→ In small bowl, mix warm water + 1 tsp sweetener. Sprinkle yeast on top.

→ Wait 5–10 minutes. Must foam vigorously. If not: water too hot/cold or yeast expired—start over.

→ Whisk almond flour, coconut flour, psyllium powder, remaining sweetener, and salt in large bowl. Break all lumps—especially in coconut flour.

→ In medium bowl, whisk eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and foamy yeast mixture.

→ Pour wet into dry. Mix on low (stand mixer) or with sturdy spatula until just combined. Dough will be thick, sticky, and soft—this is correct.

→ Cover bowl. Place in warm, draft-free spot (oven with light on works).

→ Rise 60–90 minutes until slightly puffed (won’t double like wheat bread—this is normal).

→ Grease loaf pan generously. Scrape dough in. Wet hands/spatula to smooth top gently.

→ Cover loosely. Second rise: 30–45 minutes until surface looks airy.

→ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

→ Brush top gently with egg wash (don’t deflate!).

→ Bake 40–50 minutes until deep golden and internal temp reads 205–210°F (96–99°C).

→ If top browns too fast: Tent loosely with foil at 30 minutes.

→ Cool in pan 15 minutes.

→ Transfer to wire rack. COOL COMPLETELY (2+ hours) before slicing. Cutting early = gummy texture.

✅ Yeast test: Water should feel like warm bathwater—not hot. Too hot kills yeast; too cold won’t activate.

✅ Room-temp eggs: Place eggs in warm water 10 minutes before starting. Cold eggs = dense loaf.

✅ Psyllium warning: Whole husks ≠ powder. Powder is finely milled—essential for smooth crumb.

✅ Slice smart: Use serrated knife with gentle sawing motion. Best toasted!

✅ Storage: Wrap cooled loaf tightly. Room temp 2 days, fridge 5 days, or freeze slices up to 3 months (toast straight from frozen).

→ Savory Herb: Omit vanilla; add 1 tsp rosemary + ½ tsp garlic powder to dry ingredients

→ Cinnamon Swirl: Mix 2 tbsp melted butter + 1 tbsp sweetener + 1 tsp cinnamon; swirl into dough before second rise

→ Everything Bagel: Press everything seasoning into egg wash before baking

→ Nut-Free: Substitute sunflower seed flour for almond flour (color will be darker)

→ Classic keto toast: Lightly toasted with grass-fed butter + flaky salt

→ Elegant brunch: Top with smoked salmon, capers, red onion, and dill

→ French toast: Dip thick slices in egg + cinnamon + vanilla; pan-fry in butter

→ Breakfast sandwich: Layer with fried egg, avocado, and turkey bacon