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These keto hamburger buns are so soft and tender that you won't believe they are keto. With 3 net carbs, these buns will become your hamburger BFF!

 Looking for more low carb and keto bread recipe ideas? Give this The BEST Keto Bread (Oven Method) or Keto Flatbread (Sandwich Wraps) a try!
 
Keto burger bun on a white marble counter with more buns in the background. 
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Can I have bread on the keto diet?

If you are anything like me the first question you asked yourself when you decided to go low carb is "Can I live without bread?". Am I right?

Ok, maybe pasta and bread, but the bread was a huge question!

 
Of course, the answer is no. Well, no to traditional bread and bread products. And for the first two years of my low carb journey, I stuck to that idea. 
 
I didn't even eat fathead dough!
 
If you are not familiar with fathead dough is a dough that was made famous by the movie Fat Head. The dough is made from mozzarella, cream cheese, egg, and a low carb flour. I use it in this recipe for keto flatbread. The added bonus of fathead dough is that it is gluten-free. 
 
But it isn't the bread we all know and crave. Don't get me wrong, it is tasty and we eat it often, but when you are craving a grilled cheese, or you live with non-keto people that want sandwiches, flatbread, or lettuce wraps, just don't cut it.
 
That was when I began purchasing any and all "keto bread" I could find in the store or online. 
 
All I can say about that adventure is that I spent a lot of money on stuff that tasted like cardboard, or worse! So I knew it was going to end up being something I had to make at home. 
 
This idea panicked me just a bit because, up until now, I have never considered myself a baker. But I wanted bread! So I hit the interwebs and found a recipe from a woman named Diedre on YouTube. 
 
I fell in love with that first recipe to the point that I bought a bread maker! I knew I would be making multiple loaves a week with everyone else eating my keto bread too!!
 
From that recipe, I developed one for people that don't have or wish to purchase, a bread maker. For that recipe though, I needed a dough proofer because I live in Washington and my kitchen rarely gets hot enough to proof bread. You can do it in the oven (see my notes below) but, again when making multiple loaves a month, I love my proofer!
 
So naturally, after the oven method bread, I needed buns! We love our burgers here and have them multiple times a month. I have used my dinner rolls recipe (which is a fathead dough) and they were really good, but my husband wanted something that was more like a traditional hamburger bun, sesame seeds, and all. 
 
That is what brought me to this recipe. It is the most like a regular hamburger bun I have run across.
 
Unfortunately, this does contain gluten. So for my gluten-free peeps the dinner rolls are the best option, but if you can tolerate gluten, these rolls are where it is at!
 
Overhead photo of the ingredients needed to make keto hamburger buns.
 

INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE THE BEST KETO HAMBURGER BUNS

Detailed measurements and instructions can be found on the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page. 

INGREDIENTS

Six photos of the process of making keto hamburger buns.
 

HOW TO MAKE THE BEST KETO HAMBURGER BUNS

STEP 1

Place the warm water, yeast, and honey in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and give it a quick stir.

 
STEP 2 

In a large bowl combine the oat fiber, flaxseed meal, vital wheat gluten, psyllium husk powder, salt, powdered sweetener, and baking powder.

 
STEP 3 

Add 2 eggs and butter to the mixing bowl, then add the dry ingredients.

 
STEP 4 

Mix on low until everything is combined.

 
STEP 5 

Remove the paddle and attach the dough hook. Make sure the dough is together in a ball in the center of the bowl.

 
STEP 6 

Turn the mixer on to medium speed and knead the dough for 7 minutes.

 
STEP 7 

Remove the dough from the mixer bowl and divide into 8 balls *See Notes

 
STEP 8 

Roll the dough balls into smooth balls and place them into jumbo muffin tins, or on a baking sheet.

 
STEP 9 

Cover the pan with plastic wrap that has been lightly sprayed with oil (avocado, olive, coconut) and place in a warm area of your kitchen to rise for 2 hours. *See Notes

 
STEP 10 

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.

 
STEP 11 

Place the buns on a parchment-lined baking sheet and brush the tops with the remaining beaten egg.

 
STEP 12 

Sprinkle with the sesame seeds if using.

 
STEP 13 

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the buns are a deep golden brown.

Keto hamburger buns on a baking sheet.
 

FAQS ABOUT THE BEST KETO HAMBURGER BUNS

Can I toast these keto hamburger buns?
 
Absolutely! Nothing makes a bun better than brushing it with a little melted butter and toating it up on a grill or in a skillet!
 
How should I store these keto hamburger buns?
 
The fridge: Leftover buns should be stored in the refrigerator, covered. They will keep well for up to 1 week.
The freezer: Slice the buns in half and place them in a ziplock bag and store them in the freezer for up to 6 months.
 
How should I reheat keto hamburger buns?

You can either microwave the buns for about 30 seconds or slice them in half and heat them in a skillet pan until warm.

Keto hamburger buns in a bread basket.
 

Last thoughts about the BEST Keto Hamburger Buns

 
When I tell you that my entire family loves these hamburger buns I am not joking. They all love the bread they are based on and these buns. That is keto and non-keto people alike! I can't tell you what a big deal that is.
 
Or maybe you know and have been like me just avoiding the idea until now. Thinking you can just deal with lettuce-wrapped burger patties for the rest of your life.
 
No! Stop and make these buns ASAP!
 
I make the bread and these buns so often I make up ziplock baggies of the dry portion of these recipes and keep them for easy assembly. So it really kinda just ends up a dump-and-go recipe.
 
We love that!! The easier the best right?
 
Keto hamburger buns in a bread basket with one cut in half on top.
 

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The BEST Keto Hamburger Buns

These keto hamburger buns are so soft and tender that you won't believe they are keto. With 3 net carbs these buns will become your hamburger BFF!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Inactive 2 hours
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 195 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Place the warm water, yeast, and honey in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and give it a quick stir.
  • In a large bowl combine the oat fiber, flaxseed meal, vital wheat gluten, psyllium husk powder, salt, powdered sweetener, and baking powder.
  • Add 2 eggs and butter to the mixing bowl, then add the dry ingredients.
  • Mix on low until everything is combined.
  • Remove the paddle and attach the dough hook. Make sure the dough is together in a ball in the center of the bowl.
  • Turn the mixer on to medium speed and knead the dough for 7 minutes.
  • Remove the dough from the mixer bowl and divide into 8 balls *See Notes
  • Roll the dough balls into smooth balls and place them into jumbo muffin tins, or on a baking sheet.
  • Cover the pan with plastic wrap that has been lightly sprayed with oil (avocado, olive, coconut) and place in a warm area of your kitchen to rise for 2 hours. *See Notes
  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the buns on a parchment-lined baking sheet and brush the tops with the remaining beaten egg.
  • Sprinkle with the sesame seeds if using.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the buns are a deep golden brown.

Notes

  • To make the balls I use my kitchen scale to weigh the dough. Divide it into 2 even weight balls, then divide those into 2, and then again.
  • I use the proofing box listed below as my kitchen is cold most of the year. You want an area that is at least 70 degrees. If your kitchen is cooler you can place an oven-safe bowl of water into the oven and set it for the lowest temperature while you are making the dough, Once it heats turn the oven off. When the dough is ready to proof, place it in the oven. Make sure the oven is OFF and allow it to rise for 2 hours.
  • If the buns begin to brown more than you want, tent them with foil.
 
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Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs will not be included as it has a glycemic index of 0 (meaning it does not spike blood sugar) and it’s not metabolized. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.

Disclaimer

Most of my recipes are low-carb (or keto) and gluten-free, but some are not. Please verify that a recipe fits your needs before using it. Recommended and linked products are not guaranteed to be gluten-free. Recipes may contain errors, so please use your common sense when following them. Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs will not be included as it has a glycemic index of 0 (meaning it does not spike blood sugar) and it’s not metabolized. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.

Nutrition

Calories: 195kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 19gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 364mgPotassium: 156mgFiber: 5gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 177IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 108mgIron: 2mg
Keyword american, flourless, freezer friendly, grain-free, Homemade, Keto, keto recipes, low carb bread
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  1. Robyn

    Dear Bobbi, I would so like to make this recipe but the printable recipe card is not anywhere on this page that I can find. How do I get this recipe?

    Reply

    • bobbiskozykitchen

      I am so sorry. I am switching to a new recipe card and that has caused some problems but it is fixed now!

      Reply

  2. Lorry Norton

    5 stars
    Would it be possible to make a loaf of bread from this recipe in a bread maker?

    Reply

  3. Juraspark

    5 stars
    Thank you for a great recipe! This is my absolute favourite bun.
    My only change to your recipe was to make 10 buns instead of 8 as I found them a little too big for a hamburger or even a sandwich for myself. 10 works out perfect.
    This recipe is super simple and I really appreciate that. No cheeses and gums or strange ingredients that are hard to find.
    The texture is excellent. I haven't tried the bread version yet, but I am definitely going to.

    Reply

    • bobbiskozykitchen

      Yay! I am so glad you enjoy them! I think you will really like the bread! I am working on a version that uses keto wheat flour, but that of course won't be gluten-free.

      Reply
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