Carbquik Bread (Low-Carb)

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Want a simple, low-carb bread that’s easy to make yourself? It takes just minutes to prepare a Carbquik bread dough that bakes up into a hearty loaf. It’s perfect for anyone following a reduced carbohydrate eating plan.

carbquick bread sliced.

Bread is a staple in many diets, but it can be difficult to find a bread that is both low in carbs and tastes good. Carbquik offers a carb-friendly alternative to regular flour in low carb bread recipes.

Carbquik is a low-carbohydrate baking mix that can be used to make a variety of different baked goods. However, it contains wheat and gluten so it’s not the best choice for a keto diet.

Ingredients

If you already do a lot of low-carb baking, you probably have most of the ingredients you’ll need to make the Carbquik bread recipe.

carbquik bread recipe ingredients.

You’ll need the following items to make this delicious homemade bread.

  • Carbquik baking mix is a wheat based flour alternative with a low net carb count per serving.
  • Whey protein isolate is mixed with the baking mix to get a much lighter texture.
  • Inulin is a soluble fiber that feeds the yeast. It’s used as a low-carb substitute for sugar.
  • Yeast helps make the bread light and fluffy as well as give it a traditional taste.
  • Psyllium husks make the bread more like a whole grain one.
  • Guar gum and xanthan gum help stabilize the dough and make it thicker.
  • Baking powder is used to give a better rise.
  • Heavy whipping cream adds moisture, fat, and flavor.
  • Eggs supplement the gluten in the baking mix and helps bind the dough together.
  • Extra virgin olive oil enhances the texture, flavor and moisture of the bread.

Instructions

There’s just three simple steps needed to bake this simple low carb bread. First, prepare the dough. Second, let the dough rise. Third, place dough in a loaf pan and bake.

Make bread dough

Stir the yeast and inulin into warm water then set aside.

stirring together yeast and inulin in warm water.

Place dry ingredients into a large bowl. Stir to combine.

dry ingredients in mixing bowl.

Add the wet ingredients: yeast water, heavy cream, eggs, and olive oil. Mix thoroughly.

wet and dry ingredients combined in mixing bowl.

Let dough rise

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, then cover it with a dishcloth to keep out the light. Let dough rise in a warm, dark place (about 85°F) until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

dough in bowl covered with plastic wrap.

Bake and cool

Remove the cover from the bowl. Transfer dough to a parchment lined bread pan. Gently shape it into a ball. Be careful not to press out the air.

risen bread dough in parchment paper lined baking pan.

Bake bread for 45 minutes until golden brown.

Lift the bread from the pan using the edges of the parchment paper. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Cool completely before slicing.

carbquik bread in parchment paper lined pan.

Tips

  • Place the covered dough in an oven with the light on. Putting it just under the light in the oven gives it a warm environment to rise.
  • Pre-soak the psyllium. If you don’t like the texture of psyllium husks, then first pre-soak psyllium husks or psyllium powder in the yeast water in the first step. It will form a gel. Then process the bread dough in a food processor to combine the remaining ingredients.
  • Use a serrated knife to slice bread, for best results.

Serving suggestions

Carbquik bread is very easy to make and it can be eaten as is with a little butter or jam. The slices are great toasted too and go well as a side with breakfast.

The bread slices are perfect as an appetizer or can be used to make sandwiches. They are good for oven baked frozen burgers too! We also love to serve them with Instant Pot butter chicken.

sliced bread with butter.

FAQs

What is Carbquik bread?

Carbquik bread is a low-carbohydrate bread that is made with a processed wheat baking mix. It is designed for people who are on a low-carbohydrate diet so they can enjoy bread with low net carbs.

How do I make Carbquik bread?

Just follow the three simple steps in this easy Carbquik recipe. Prepare the dough, let the dough rise, then place dough in a loaf pan and bake.

How many carbs are in bread made with Carbquik?

When you slice the bread into 16 equal slices, each slice has just 2g of net carbs.

Can a bread maker be used?

The recipe should work using a bread maker. Just add the liquid ingredients first, then top with the dry ingredients. Make a well in the dry ingredients

sliced carbquik bread tall image.

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Carbquick Bread

It takes just minutes to prepare a Carbquik bread dough to bake into a hearty loaf. It's perfect for anyone following a low-carb diet plan.
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword carbquik bread, low carb bread
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Rise Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings 16 slices
Calories 140kcal

Ingredients

Yeast

  • 1 1/4 cups warm water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons inulin
  • 1 tablespoon + 1/4 teaspoon rapid rise yeast 2 packets

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups Carbquik flour
  • 1 1/2 cups whey protein isolate Isopure
  • 3 tablespoons psyllium husks
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons guar gum
  • 1 tablespoon xanthan gum
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3 large whole eggs beaten
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

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Instructions

  • Stir yeast and inulin into warm water. Set aside.
  • Place dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Stir to combine.
  • Add yeast water, heavy cream, eggs, and olive oil to dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, then cover it with a dishcloth to keep out the light. Let dough rise in a warm, dark place (about 85°F) until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Remove the cover from the bowl.
  • Transfer dough to a parchment lined bread pan. Gently shape it into a ball. Be careful not to press out the air.
  • Bake bread for 45 minutes until golden brown.
  • Lift the bread from the pan using the edges of the parchment paper. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Cool completely before slicing.
  • Use a serrated knife to slice bread, for best results.

Notes

Tip: Place the plastic wrap covered pan in an oven with the light on. Putting it just under the light in the oven gives it a warm environment to rise.
Note: If you don’t like the texture of psyllium husks, then first pre-soak psyllium husks or psyllium powder in the yeast water in step 1. It will form a gel. Then process the bread dough in a food processor for steps 2&3.
Adapted from this recipe by DJ Foodie.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 204mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 126IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 2mg

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