Keto Focaccia Bread (With Yeast)

This keto focaccia bread recipe tastes so much like traditional focaccia that it’s going to fool your tastebuds into thinking you’ve cheated on your low carb diet.

Made with simple ingredients like almond flour and a little yeast, it’s completely grain-free, dairy-free, and gluten-free. The fact that it’s also dairy-free makes this a Paleo-friendly recipe.

What’s more, it’s also a straightforward, no-knead, gluten-free bread recipe.

Enjoy all the flavors of focaccia without the carbs! This easy keto focaccia recipe will be the perfect option for anyone on a keto diet craving bread.

With only 3.1 net carbs per serving, it’s an ideal choice, for sure.

Typically, focaccia can be a bit labor-intensive, but that’s not the case with this easy recipe.

In fact, it requires no fancy equipment, just a bowl and a spatula.

Be sure to also check out our collection of keto bread recipes for more of the same.

Keto Olive Focaccia Bread

When I set out to make a keto almond flour focaccia bread, I wanted the outside to be crispy and the inside soft and slightly chewy, just like its high-carb counterpart.

This keto bread is not eggy or crumbly. It’s a keto bread with the yeasty flavor we have come to love in wheat flour bread.

My family has always loved focaccia, and this girl used to make a homemade one regularly before going gluten-free and keto.

So, going in, I knew I had to get this recipe as close as possible to what I used to make for them if I was going to fool their tastebuds, something I always aim for.

I found that the use of fast-acting yeast in the recipe gave the keto bread that yeasty flavor profile we associate with bread—and helped in creating the best texture in a gluten-free focaccia bread recipe.

I also included our family recipe for seasoned olive oil for you to dip to your heart’s content.  Although it’s optional, I hope you give it a try since it will not add to the carb count.

Ingredients Needed To Make A Keto Focaccia Bread

The following are the ingredients you’ll need to make this recipe: Note that the full printable recipe card is at the bottom of the page.

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• Finely milled almond flour measured and sifted
• Golden flax meal
• Psyllium husk powder, a small amount
• Baking powder
• Xanthan gum, a tiny amount (if Paleo, leave it out)
• Sea salt
• Onion powder
• Garlic powder
• Warm water 
• Extra virgin olive oil, divided
• Eggs, room temperature
• Pitted olives, I used Kalamata olives
• Shallot, finely sliced or red onion
• Fresh rosemary leaves or dried
• Sea salt flakes for topping
• Red pepper flakes 
• Black pepper
• One teaspoon of sugar or inulin powder (to help the yeast rise) Note: the sugar gets eaten by the yeast and does not add carbs
• Fast-rising yeast ( 1 packet)

Seasoned Olive Oil Dipping Sauce (Optional)

• Garlic cloves
• High-quality extra-virgin olive oil
• Sea salt
• Dried oregano
• Fresh rosemary or dried rosemary
• Black pepper
• Dried basil
• Red pepper flakes

How To Make Keto-Friendly Focaccia Bread With Yeast

Making a focaccia bread that is low in carbs is pretty straightforward and requires very few tools.

With that being said, it does have a few key ingredients that give the bread the perfect texture without the use of whole wheat flour.

Start by lining a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Then, in a large bowl, combine the ground flax meal, almond flour, psyllium husk powder, baking powder, xanthan gum, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and onion powder.

In a small bowl, proof the yeast with three tablespoons of warm water and a teaspoon of sugar or inulin powder. Note that the sugar gets eaten by the yeast and does affect the carb count.

Add 3/4 cup warm water to the dry ingredients, the yeast that has been proofed in the three tablespoons of water, along with the two tablespoons of olive oil, and eggs. Combine the ingredients well with a silicone spatula.

Next, use a spatula and spread the dough evenly over the prepared baking sheet.

I recommend using wet hands to smooth out the bread to approximately 12 x 9 inches on the parchment paper.

Wet your fingers with water and give the bread the dimpled, classic texture by gently pressing your fingers over the entire surface of the bread.

Then, with a pastry brush, spread the reserved two tablespoons of olive oil evenly over the surface of the focaccia bread. Now comes the fun part: press the olives evenly into the surface of the bread.

Sprinkle the surface of the bread with shallots or red onions. Also, add the rosemary leaves to the surface of the bread.

I also like to sprinkle the sea salt flakes, some red pepper flakes, and black pepper over the top of the bread before allowing it to rest for about 30 minutes.

This gives the yeast some time to work and slightly rise. Note that although the dough may rise slightly, the yeast is added primarily for flavor.

Next, bake in a preheated 400-degree oven for 30-35 minutes or until lightly brown around the edges.

While the focaccia bread bakes, make your seasoned dipping oil.

Store any leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to five days or freeze for up to three weeks. You can store the dipping sauce for up to five days in the refrigerator and let the oil come to room temperature before enjoying it.

How To Customize Your Low-Carb Focaccia Bread

I decided to top my focaccia bread with kalamata black olives, fresh rosemary, and shallots, but frankly, the sky’s the limit when it comes to customizing.

You can change the flavor of your focaccia bread by adding different herbs and freshly minced garlic.

In fact, you can even make keto focaccia bread art by decorating the focaccia with fresh vegetables and herbs to make delicious and beautiful edible art.

The following are some ingredients to consider using for flavor or decorations:

• Chives and green onions: These add a little onion flavor and can be used as flower stems
• Parsley and cilantro add to the flavor profile and can be used as leaves.
• Basil: As larger leaves
• Red onions and shallots, sliced thinly, can be used to create flowers.
• Green onions and chives are used as stems.
• Cherry tomatoes, sliced in half for flower centers
• Freshly grated parmesan cheese for flavor

What To Serve With Focaccia Keto Bread

The following are some keto recipes that go well with keto focaccia bread:

Keto Zuppa Toscana 

Keto Zucchini Lasagna

Keto Crepini Lasagna

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