Ingredients:
For the Buns:
- 2 cups of almond flour
- 1/4 cup of coconut flour
- 1/4 cup of psyllium husk powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground allspice (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves (optional)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup of unsweetened almond milk or another keto-friendly milk
- 1/4 cup of melted coconut oil or butter
- 2 tablespoons of erythritol or your preferred keto-friendly sweetener (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup of raisins or currants (optional, but not strictly keto)
For the Crosses:
- 2 tablespoons of almond flour
- 2 tablespoons of water
For the Glaze (optional):
- 1 tablespoon of apricot jam or keto-friendly syrup
- 1 teaspoon of water
Step-by-Step Guide:
1. Preheat Your Oven: Start by setting your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lay out a baking sheet and cover it with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the Dry Ingredients: Grab a large mixing bowl and whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, psyllium husk powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, allspice, and cloves. This will create the base of your dough.
3. Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until smooth. Then, stir in the almond milk, melted coconut oil (or butter), erythritol, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract. Mix everything together until it’s well combined.
4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients, stirring continuously until the mixture is fully combined. If you like, you can fold in some raisins or currants at this stage.
5. Shape the Buns: Divide the dough into 8-10 equal portions. Shape each portion into a bun and place them on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
6. Create the Crosses: In a small bowl, mix almond flour with water to form a thick paste. Spoon the paste into a piping bag or a small plastic bag with the tip cut off, then pipe a cross onto each bun.
7. Bake the Buns: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the buns are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Make the Optional Glaze: While the buns are baking, heat apricot jam with a bit of water in a small saucepan until it becomes a liquid glaze. Once the buns are out of the oven and still warm, brush the glaze over them for a shiny finish.
9. Cool and Serve: Allow the buns to cool on a wire rack before serving.
10. Enjoy: Your gluten-free keto hot cross buns are ready to be enjoyed—perfect for any occasion!
