Servings: 6 buns
Net Carbs: 4.5g
Soft, fluffy, and slightly sweet, these keto cottage cheese brioche buns are perfect for sandwiches or burgers. They’re low carb, high protein, and packed with flavor. Made with almond flour and cottage cheese, these buns have the soft texture of traditional brioche dough without the carbs!
Ingredients
Yeast Blooming/Activating:
- ¼ cup heavy cream warm, 105-115°F
- 2¼ teaspoons dry active yeast 1 packet
- 2 teaspoons allulose or glycine powder
Dough:
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- ¼ cup full fat cottage cheese
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Swerve optional
- 1 cup almond flour
- ⅓ cup coconut flour
- 1½ tablespoons psyllium husk powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
Egg Wash:
- 1 egg yolk for brushing before baking
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- To bloom the yeast, heat the heavy cream until warm but not hot. Stir in the allulose (glycine powder) until dissolved, then sprinkle the yeast over the mixture. Whisk gently, cover, and let it sit for several minutes until it becomes foamy and bubbly.
- In a blender, combine the cottage cheese, eggs, and apple cider vinegar. Pour in the activated yeast mixture and blend until smooth.
- Next, add the almond flour, coconut flour, psyllium husk powder, Swerve, baking powder, and a pinch of salt to the blender. Blend until a thick dough forms. Let the dough rest for several minutes to absorb the moisture. If the dough feels too wet, add coconut flour gradually until the texture is manageable.
- Divide the dough into equal portions and shape each piece into a round bun with slightly damp hands. Place them onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Whisk an egg yolk for the egg wash and lightly brush each bun. Allow the dough to rise in a warm spot for 30 to 45 minutes.
- Once the buns have risen, brush them again with the egg wash. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes until the tops are golden brown. If they brown too quickly, cover them loosely with foil during the final minutes.
- Let the buns cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Proofing Hack: Place the buns in an oven preheated to 150°F (65°C), then turn off the heat to proof faster.
- Texture Tip: Let the dough rest for 10 minutes to thicken. If too sticky, add 1 tablespoon of coconut flour at a time.
- Serving Suggestion: These buns are perfect as hamburger buns or with butter for a sweet roll.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.
- Ingredient Swap: Ricotta cheese can replace cottage cheese for a similar effect.
Nutrition Per 1 Serving
Serving: 1bun | Calories: 228.9kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Net Carbs: 4.5g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 17.1g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Fiber: 6.5g | Sugar: 1.7g
Recipe Link:
https://coachrallyrus.com/keto-recipes/keto-cottage-cheese-brioche-buns/
By Rally Rus | Easy Keto Recipes & High Protein Low Carb Meals
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