(Extra Fluffy!) Gluten Free & Keto Hot Cross Buns

Name: (Extra Fluffy!) Gluten Free & Keto Hot Cross Buns
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American, European
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon active dry yeast; pinch ground ginger (optional (to help proof the yeast)); 1 tablespoon inulin (or maple sirup, honey, to feed the yeast*); 1/2 cup water (lukewarm between 105-110°F); 58 g sour cream; 168 g almond flour (**); 83 g golden flaxseed meal (finely ground); 35 g whey protein isolate; 18 g psyllium husk (finely ground); 1/3 cup erythritol (or allulose); 2 teaspoons xanthan gum; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (freshly ground); 1/4 teaspoon allspice; 3 eggs (at room temperature); 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1-2 tablespoons orange zest; 56 g unsalted grass-fed butter; 1/2 cup chocolate chunks, pecans or dried fruit (keto-style!) (see post for notes); 1/2 cup powdered erythritol (xylitol or allulsoe); 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; pinch kosher salt; 1-3 teaspoons water (as needed)

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:25min

A true Easter special! Expect these gluten free and keto hot cross buns (with actual yeast!) to be extra fluffy, beautifully spiced and a real delight!Oh, and if baking with cups rather than grams is your thing, just click on US Cups for an instant conversion. Though for best results we (highly!!) suggest you weight your ingredients here.

Updated at: Thu, 23 Jan 2025 17:37:45 GMT