These soft and fluffy bread rolls are keto-friendly, carnivore, low carb and high protein. They only need 3 ingredients and are easy to make. They take just a few minutes to prepare and are ready in under 30 minutes.
Golden brown keto bread rolls

This is one of my favorite low carb bread recipes. The bread comes out so soft and fluffy. It works well for small sandwiches, burgers and more.

Ingredients

  • Eggs
  • Baking powder
  • Heavy cream powder

Eggs: Eggs are needed to create structure for the bread

Baking powder: Baking powder allows the bread rolls to rise. Make sure to use aluminum-free baking powder because this recipe does use a large amount of baking powder. If you use baking powder with aluminum, it might result in a metallic aftertaste.

Heavy cream powder: Heavy cream powder is used as a flour substitute. It makes the bread rolls incredibly soft and gives them a slight sweet flavor. You must use powdered heavy cream and not liquid heavy cream. You can also replace heavy cream powder with whole milk powder, an ingredient which is more common at the grocery store. The rolls work great with whole milk powder, but whole milk powder will increase the carb count for the bread rolls.

How to Make Carnivore Bread Rolls

  • The eggs are first whisked. The baking powder is added in and whisked with the eggs.
  • The heavy cream powder is stirred in until you have a thick, sticky dough.
  • Using slightly wet hands, scoop the dough into balls and place onto your prepared baking pan.
  • If desired, you can brush the tops with egg wash. The bread rolls will have a shiny finish even without the egg wash but the egg wash does help the breads bake up with a more even golden brown surface. Bake the rolls until puffy and cooked through.

Close-up of soft, fluffy keto bread rolls

Texture

These rolls have a texture like regular bread. They are soft, fluffy with a slight sweet finish from the heavy cream.
A bread roll cut in half

Expert Tips

  • To make the bread rolls even softer, you can add an extra egg to the recipe. Adding an extra egg will make the bread rolls spread and flatten so they end up looking like pancakes but the texture is extra soft.
  • If you prefer to make this with whole milk powder, I do recommend using an extra egg to make the rolls more rich. They are slightly more dry without it.
  • I don’t recommend making the rolls with nonfat milk powder. The rolls will work but the texture is dry.

A bread roll cut in half with butter spread on one half

More Keto Carnivore Recipes

4.25 from 4 votes

3 Ingredient Keto Bread Rolls

These easy carnivore bread rolls are soft, golden, and bread-like — made with just eggs, heavy cream or milk powder, and baking powder. Perfect for keto, low-carb, and high-protein diets, they’re ready in under 20 minutes and great for sandwiches, burgers, or as a quick dinner side.
Servings: 6 rolls
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs, plus an additional egg for optional egg wash finish if desired
  • 1 tbsp (11g) aluminum free baking powder
  • 1 1/2 cups (148g) heavy cream powder

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Add 2 eggs into a large mixing bowl. Whisk until the yolks and whites are just combined.
  • Sprinkle the baking powder evenly over the eggs and whisk quickly to combine. The eggs will foam up and look airy — this is expected and will help the rolls rise.
  • Switch to a silicone spatula. Add the heavy cream powder and stir until no dry spots remain. There may be small specks of heavy cream powder in your dough but that is okay. The mixture should thicken into a sticky, scoopable dough that holds its shape but still feels a little tacky.
  • Wet your hands lightly with water to prevent sticking. Scoop the dough into 6 equal portions. Gently roll into balls and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
  • If desired, you can add an egg wash finish. The rolls will still be shiny and golden without it but the egg wash does help create a more even golden brown surface. For egg wash finish, whisk 1 egg with 1 tablespoon water and then brush each roll with the egg wash.
  • Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the rolls are puffed, and golden brown on top. The bottoms should feel firm and lightly browned when lifted. The breads will deflate a little as they cool, this is normal. Allow the breads to cool slightly before serving. Store any uneaten bread in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.

Notes

  • I used Hoosier Hill Heavy cream powder.* and Whole Foods aluminum free baking powder.* Make sure to use aluminum free baking powder to prevent any potential metallic aftertaste.
  • *These product links are affiliate links. This means I earn a commission from qualifying purchases.
  • Heavy cream powder can be replaced with whole milk powder but it will increase the carb count on the bread rolls. If using whole milk powder, I also recommend adding an extra egg, so using 3 eggs instead of 2 and using 1 3/4 cups of whole milk powder instead of 1.5 cups.
  • If you want the rolls to be even fluffier and softer, you can add an extra egg to the heavy cream version, but know they will turn out more like pancakes rather than rolls. The mixture will also be more like a thick batter rather than dough and you'll have to scoop dollops directly onto your baking pan. They turn out super fluffy with this version.
Serving: 1roll, Calories: 209kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 13g, Sodium: 225mg, Sugar: 4g, NET CARBS: 4
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. This is not a comprehensive list of all the nutrients in the recipe (i.e., does not include vitamins, cholesterol, etc). I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
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