Keto Hamburger Buns - Gluten Free, Hearty and Delicious!

This is a recipe that I've been working on with one of my subscribers (Don, aka "CalgaryGuy") for the last several weeks. Don really did most of the work on this as we went back and forth with different ideas to tweak the recipe. The resulting bun is hearty, yet moist. It has a soft texture, but it still stands up to a juicy burger without crumbling or becoming mushy.
I know that everybody calls every one of their recipes "The Best", but in terms of a keto bun that doesn't use vital wheat gluten, this is certainly the best one I've tasted so far...
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[@TheBrainFlow]

I don’t know this man but if he isn’t an actor he needs to give it a shot. Even if just to narrate or be a presenter then. Great voice, entonation, diction, expressive tone, he’s also very photogenic. Like, he could make bank. (I could also be an idiot and not know he’s indeed in the entertainment business). Anyways, let me try these Keto Buns!🙂

[@SeriousKeto]

Get on those buns. And thanks for the kind words. 😊

[@wittycutie]

I AGREE 500%. Yes, he has a perfect radio voice.

[@GenesTherapy]

@@SeriousKeto Total Johnny Carson voice, don't know if you get that a lot! lol

[@SeriousKeto]

@@GenesTherapy I get that from time to time. We're both midwestern boys.

[@paulineowens4937]

I think Steve would be an incredible Audiobook Narrator.

[@KetoCookbooksCorner]

*I've struggled to find a low-carb alternative that actually resembles a real hamburger bun, but this recipe nailed it. Thank you!*

[@mariaesquedagarcia7090]

Your channel is changing my life, I'm so grateful for these recipes

[@SeriousKeto]

Thank you

[@northshoregirl72]

Agreed!

[@BIGPHATDADDY]

I just took them out of the oven at 50 minutes and they seem like they’re going to come out pretty good and I’m gonna get a brand new oven next week and l will try this all over again because this old oven doesn’t seem to regulate the temperature anymore. Once again thank you so much Steve.

[@tarinewton7296]

Thank you soooooooo much for making these gluten free!!!! More and more keto recipes are starting to add vital wheat gluten, which is heart breaking for me because I have a wheat allergy. So this was such a happy surprise to see that these are gluten free. Thank you so so so so much!! My whole family eats together so I will have some very happy kids (young adults) and hubby. You are the best!

[@rosieerickson7080]

I've made this recipe 4 times and love it. Love the yeasty smell in the house when baking. I have used this to make slider buns using a cupcake pan. I make six buns using a muffin top pan.

[@judyt5542]

Got so excited this morning when I found one of these in the back of my freezer. Thawed it, split it, toasted like a bagel, spread with cream cheese and topped with a big, juicy slice of farm stand tomato. Made my day. They freeze beautifully.

[@SeriousKeto]

Good info, as I have about 12 of them in my freezer from my trial runs. 🙂

[@-.Steven]

Good to know, Thanks!

[@karenshaffer4264]

Those look so good ! Love your recipes & love that you're so honest about how things taste after you fix them. Thank you for the recipes!😊

[@Leablak]

Thank you for providing metric measurements! That is the biggest barrier for me as a European when watching American channels.

[@stroys7061]

I’m watching this in February 2021. Not summer, but never too late for a great hamburger bun. Thanks

[@shanezilla]

So I made these tonight and they are outstanding! Big hit. My non-keto gluten-free wife loved them. As did I. They held up incredibly well to a loaded up juicy wagyu burger. This isn't some crumbly gluten-free bun that falls apart the second you bite into it. Far from it. I went for 5 buns out of the recipe and they were a tad smallish. I'll probably go for 4 buns the next time around. This is a new favorite!

[@SeriousKeto]

So glad to read this. I'm thinking 4 buns is the right number as well. Thanks for the testimonial! 🙂

[@CalgaryGuy]

Awesome Shane! So glad you both enjoyed them.

[@debra333]

Hi, Steve! Your cooking videos are always so satisfying to watch. You're an immaculate chef.

[@SeriousKeto]

Thanks so much😊

[@lrwalters14]

Winner! I made these hamburger buns and another "best hamburger bun recipe" by another KZbinr and this one was a clear winner. We like it for hotdog buns and toasted for breakfast.

[@SeriousKeto]

Lynette Walters thank you

[@lynnm1905]

Steve and Don, Thank you for all your hard work. I have been looking for a hamburger bun. I will give this a try. Happy 4th everyone!

[@madambutterfly5343]

Excellent! Thanks Steve for all the hard work you put into these videos. We fellow keto’rs really appreciate all that you do

[@bellabambinis7148]

I learn so much from your videos. Thank you for all the work you put into your recipes!

[@suyapajimenez516]

I've tried different keto bread recipes, some are excellent, but other simply not good. This one i didn't think had future but i was looking for a humburger bun particularly. The result AMAZING. I use peanut powder protein instead of whey because allergy problem. The texture, the flavor, the look are just what everyone is looking for. CONGRATULATIONS AND THANKS.

[@kathleenreyes4345]

Thank you guys for making this happen!! Can’t wait to try!!

[@MrJordan71017]

I love the fact that you rework your recipes until they're perfect, and I think this video was above and beyond your norm. The way you and Don kicked the recipe back and forth until you felt it was perfect was sheer genius. As they say in my line of work, "2 sets of eyes are better than 1!"

[@SeriousKeto]

Glad you like them!

[@vickitucker9930]

Can’t wait to try these!! Thanks so much, Steve!!

[@Dana-45]

I made these today, and holy cow!! They are everything you said they were! Thank you so much for giving me a burger bun that is just like the real thing! I made a meatloaf sandwich with a recipe I ketofied from the Kosmo Q recipe I happened upon, with one of the buns, and it worked fantastic with that too! I spread some butter on top of mine after proofing, and sprinkled sesame seeds before baking, and that worked out dandy. Thank you again for another stupendous recipe sir, and thank the other guy as well.

[@whatmattersmost6725]

Will try to get the needed indgrents today and make them tonight! Thank you for your guys hard WORK!

[@debbowers5976]

Thank you for this recipe! I appreciate all the hard work you both put in to make this possible. Ordering ingredients right now and hopefully will be eating my first real hamburger in a few days! So excited!!

[@angiehalliday8754]

Thanks Steve and Don! I love this channel. Its got a decent amount of subscribers but i still say its totally underrated. I appreciate all the recipe work and rework that goes into it, and the personal attention you give to your viewers and allowing us to participate. This is my favorite keto channel, and its a great place for serious food lovers. Thanks mr Steve 🍔

[@SeriousKeto]

Much appreciated!

[@paulakelly9244]

My mouth is watering right now! Can't wait to try this. Thanks Steve!

[@luvinlife90]

You are wonderful,I thank you and am SO appreciate of your hard work and diligence!!!

[@dyrinn45]

That looked amazing Steve! Great job to both you and Don!

[@SeriousKeto]

Big thanks to Don, for sure. 🙂

[@christinashawgo6510]

Thank you Don and Steve!

[@justme-sd6ye]

Hey Steve - thanks again for your diligence and thanks to Don for for his creativity and perseverance! One day when I get on the WPI train, I will give this a shot. Glad to see you got a new food processor! I picked up an 11 cup version on amazon a few weeks ago for a little over $100. Pretty much perfect size for the two of us, but will be getting a roomier one whenever this one tanks, which hopefully won't be for 20 years. Sure makes things easier. Happy Independence Day!!

[@olivia8979]

i would absolutely never have come up with that combination of ingredients! It looks great. Thanks to you and Don for doing all the work on that!

[@CalgaryGuy]

You are most welcome! I had a lot of fun working with Steve on this.

[@tdioxin2658]

Came here for the t-shirt and perfect radio voice, stayed and subscribed for the fantastic recipe! 🇨🇦👍

[@SeriousKeto]

Glad to have you here. 🙂

[@lindad100]

These buns look delicious! I was just looking to find a recipe for hamburger buns, so I’ll be trying these after I get all the ingredients! Thanks Steve. 😁

[@luffingsails7542]

As an alternative to actually heating up the oven (for the rise), I just leave the oven light on for the entire proofing time. It keeps the oven at a very consistent 80 degrees in mine. Works Perfectly!

[@SeriousKeto]

Good tip! Thanks!

[@signalfire6]

I use a spare heating pad set on low. It's not like it was being used for anything else. Just set the bowl on it and cover the bowl.

[@esalenchik]

Wow! I’m excited to say I have all the ingredients needed. Happy 4th to me, and to you, Steve. Oh, and thanks Dan for your hard work, too.

[@rampartd.1100]

Another thing is if you store these they last a while too. So you can make a large quantity and save them for later. Awesome recipe

[@darlas9250]

Looks wonderful! Giving it a try! Thanks for all your 'trials and testings'. ❤

[@SeriousKeto]

In the spirit of full disclosure, I ate the entire burger while filming. I edited it out, but I just couldn't stop. 😄 I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. 😉

[@lynnm1905]

@@SeriousKeto I would have been talking with my mouth full. 😁

[@kractopus7383]

Love your recipes and your quirky tee shirts. Your deep voice and articulation reminds me of my father 💛 Thank you, for what you do!

[@ntpruett]

Steve and Don life savers!

[@fen793]

Wow amazing job Steve 👍🏻🙌🏻

[@CuttoothsRoom]

This looks fantastic! I just need to get some psyllium husks and I can give this recipe a try. Thanks to the two of you for the "R&D" in creating it.

[@RRW_HomeGrown.Keto.Cookin]

Looks great! I'll have to give them a try. Congrats on the sweet new food processor. ♡What an awesome Father's Day gift!♡

[@SeriousKeto]

Well, my family knows that if they buy me anything kitchen related, they're going to benefit from it. 😄

[@teceyS3]

Oh Don & Steve, that looked delicious EPIC!

[@luzcastrodehernandez5253]

awesome i miss the burger bun sooo much...im going to do it ...thank you!👏👏👏

[@sharondayton4391]

Can hardly wait to try this recipe! (Cloud bread just doesn’t work - lol ). Thanks for your tenacity in perfecting the hamburger buns! 😋

[@SeriousKeto]

Hope you enjoy

[@mickeyc3096]

Looks good! Will have to try this recipe. Thanks!

[@stuartpierce121]

Love idea burger not the same without a bun. Thanks Jennifer 😊

[@judyt5542]

I finally made this recipe a few days ago. You and CalgaryGuy are geniuses. It’s not a soft, squishy bun like you buy at the grocery but it’s absolutely delicious and super easy. Going to make a big batch for my freezer. Pro tip: when my non-keto husband wants a burger from his favorite place, I order one for myself with the works but no bun. Here in Calif we don’t have dine-in yet so we have it delivered and I transfer everything to one of these buns. Outstanding!

[@SeriousKeto]

Thank you.

[@fam4060]

Thank you very much we are grateful for your great efforts Sir

[@MarydToKeto]

This looks awesome!! These are airy like regular buns, so great!

[@angelabrant2725]

That burger looked 👏 amazing. I'm so making these. Thank you and Don. Looking forward to the hot dog 🌭 buns

[@ladyfran1960]

Cant wait to make these tomorrow! Going to try them as hot dog buns too. Thanks Steve and Don!

[@gloriacote2074]

Loved this video and will soon be making the buns...as soon as I get the ingredients together.

[@judysargeant6388]

Really great. I am going to try this because variety matters and i need to use the ingredients i have on hand. Thank you. Smart way.

[@TamaraAcar]

I made these yesterday....again. I substituted 1/2 c. Of lupin flour for 1/2 c. of the almond flour, with no discernable difference in the end product. I reduced the water by 2T. I also only baked them for 30 minutes, also with no significant difference other than the color. Still haven't figured out a better rise yet. Though I yielded a clump-free recipe by hand mixing in stead of a food processor. Next time I am going to make a smaller ball and tap the pan to flatten somewhat before the rise (each one will be either a top or bottom instead of cutting the end product in half). I figure this will be a lighter product and won't have so much weight to resist during the rise. The flavor of these is on point. Thanks Steve!

[@CalgaryGuy]

Thanks Steve, your buns look marvellous!

[@CalgaryGuy]

hmmm... out of context that doesn't sound good! ;-)

[@SeriousKeto]

Couldn't have done it without you, my man. I didn't deviate much from your recipe/method. There was the little screw up on the yeast amount and I went with olive oil instead of butter just so I didn't have to melt butter. The next batch I'll get the yeast right -- though I have 21 buns to eat first. Also, one of my trials, I actually used both baking powder and yeast and got a little more lift. So that might be something worth toying around with.

[@presouz1740]

How did you know that I was looking for a hamburger bun recipe! Oh my God perfect timing Steve

[@jemsmom97]

I am sooooo glad you made the comment about substitutions. 'Nuff said! Gathering ingredients now, will be back and let you know. I had given up trying bread/bun recipes, but you guys sure went to a lot of work, so let me try again.

[@putnutskitchen9342]

I have made these... This video got me started making my own low carb breads, actually. They are the best gluten free low carb bun I have had. Getting them to rise properly is the tricky part so follow his instructions closely.

[@katherinehenry1480]

Yay! Just before Independence Day celebrations!!! Thank you!

[@brianmalpass105]

Thanks Steve, I've been looking for a decent keto bun and failing. I was on the verge of going for bread when BBQ season starts (it's March in the UK, so that means in about 2 weeks with an umbrella and a fire pit!). I am so excited with this recipe and will be making it in the next few days. You might have just saved summer!

[@justincase1575]

I gotta try it! Sounds awesome!

[@jonasbrinkworse5436]

I am very grateful you're including celcius centigrade, grams og milliliters in your explainations. It makes recipes really easy to understand and follow for us ropeans..

[@suefink7292]

looks yummy and cant wait to try! thanks for sharing

[@lisamattzela2589]

OMG! Those look fabulous. Nice job.

[@gihula]

Aloha Steve. Iʻm a new follower.....found your videos a week ago, binged watched them, and then ordered the Dash products, the scale, and baking goods from Amazon. Just received the griddle, so I am so excited to try this recipe after being gluten-free for 8 years and eating lettuce wrapped hamburgers! Gotta go back to watch the oven calibration video first though, LOL. Planning to use this bun tonight for some Hawaiian style burgers.....using kālua pig and then tomorrow morning for your newest one....the pancake one!!!! Mahalo for all you do for your viewers, I truly appreciate all your videos: recipes, science, comparisons, jokes, not so serious talk story, and the T-shirts...especially that “Skip Ad”, hilarious.

[@wildernessmagic]

Wow! Those buns look awesome! That burger too.. I would devour it so fast, haha! Another fantastic recipe, thank you so much!!

[@angelramos9259]

Oh my gosh! You are saving my new Keto lifestyle.

[@michaelstojanowski6971]

Tried recipe today and came up with a little hack. I placed one of the dough balls into a ramekin to rise and cook. To my surprise, it came out perfect. It was the exact size of my burger and tasted great. I was concerned that it might not have cooked thoroughly, but it was perfect. The next time I make this recipe I'll use this method for a perfectly shaped bun. I'm a subscriber and and watch all of your videos. They are very informative.

[@SeriousKeto]

I’ll have to try that. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@christopherhuynh7573]

Omg I’ll order in n out without the bread and make this bread recipe and add it to my burger 🍔

[@jamesewanchook2276]

Thanks to you and Calgary Guy for all the dedicated hard work. Btw, I think you are gettting realy good at Keto KZbin presentation. Cheers from Vancouver!

[@SeriousKeto]

I appreciate that!

[@hugzzss]

They look amazing

[@Johnroz38]

This looks awesome. I will be trying this.

[@armstronglien2659]

I had it for dinner today and it’s the closest thing to bread so far and I’ve tried a few. I didn’t have oat fiber so substituted with coconut instead. Can’t wait to bake them again with oat fiber. Thanks Steve and Don!

[@misscndnwoman2177]

Fantastic thank you Don and Mr keto master🇨🇦✌🙏

[@JuanettesCraftingCorner]

I made these yesterday and they were excellent. Thank you

[@SeriousKeto]

Glad you like them!

[@ideoformsun5806]

Thank you. I have given up on most gluten free breads because after 15 years of being gluten free, I am starting to react to all the gums added to them; guar gum, xantham gum, and locust bean gum. I'm glad this recipe doesn't rely on them. I am thinking of trying this as a sourdough bread bun.

[@robertliguori8327]

These buns look amazing I’m definitely going to try them out Just need to get a few items I saw in one of your videos that you were thinking of a cookbook I would definitely be interested in this especially an ebook version that i could print out the recipes when i chose to make them Keep up the good work Love this channel

[@gihula]

Iʻd buy a receipe book for sure!

[@lrwalters14]

I made these and another keto hamburger bun recipe and this one was the best!

[@zoftig65]

Ebook would be great. I could enlarge the print!

[@CoupleofKetos]

Can't wait to give this a try!

[@a.n5740]

Yay!! I haven’t watched it yet but I clicked to the website and I have everything I need to make these 😀 I’ll report back!

[@-.Steven]

Love Hamburgers! 🍔 Thank you Steve! And Don the Calgary guy!

[@cherylwin9364]

THANK YOU AND HURRAY FOR THIS GLUTEN FREE RECIPE, I HAVE A FAMILY MEMBER WHO IS REACTS TO GLUTEN PRODUCTS. THANKS FOR THE DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS.❤️👍🏾🙌🏾

[@deekelley891]

These are AWESOME!!! just made them and they are the best Ive made since starting Keto!

[@SeriousKeto]

Glad you like them. 🙂

[@deekelley891]

@@SeriousKeto gotta say, they beat lettuce burgers all the heck! And they did hold up (as advertised!) to all that glorious juicyness!

[@caseynygren7076]

Steve and Don, Great job on this recipe. Tried this recipe except I made mini buns for White Castle sliders (with pickles, grilled onions, and American cheese), and they turned out great. These buns were only a touch over 2"+ in diameter when baked. I didn't have to cook as long or cover with foil and the buns were very moist and also soft on top. Difficult to eat a massive burger along with filling my other dietary needs while doing OMAD so a couple of dinky White Castle burgers are just the trick. This is a good base recipe to play around with. Next I want to make the dough and spread it into a 5"x7" dish and bake it. When done I want to cut it in half giving me two 3.5"x2.5" pieces of bread. These two halves can the be sliced in half lengthwise giving me four bread slices for two "half" sandwiches.

[@SeriousKeto]

Glad you liked them!

[@Ivette2010100]

Casey Nygren did you try making the “sliced bread”? Keep us posted

[@botslayer]

Another home run. Thank you!

[@bethmeadows2828]

Thank you Steve and Don they look great. Have a happy 4th.

[@SeriousKeto]

Thanks!

[@mightylara2372]

Oh man. Just when I’ve gotten content with eating bunless burgers, here you come with this. I am anxiously awaiting your hot dog bun/sausage roll recipe, however.

[@pennybrown3972]

Yummy can’t wait to try!

[@Pepper-rn4hh]

Who the heck would give a thumbs down to a hamburger bun recipe. Wow, negativity need not apply.

[@SeriousKeto]

Some people just don’t like me I guess. 😄

[@Pepper-rn4hh]

@@SeriousKeto whatever, who needs them. Looks like you have way more likes than dislikes. So let the mean-spirited have their "moment" (I guess).

[@veger2001]

Probably someone who made a modifications or added an alternative or made a mistake and just can't fathom taking responsibility for their own decision/actions.

[@kawannadixon4327]

Very nice thanks for being so thorough with all of your presentations I think you should do Christmas videos and books the audio of course It just fits you so much!🙏🏾❤

[@omggiiirl2077]

You are a blessing

[@barbraloomis8566]

Tried these today and was suitably impressed. My first batch were a little too flat to slice, so I tried with a little less water and got much better results. I really appreciate the input from other people, as I too had a problem with the psyllium clumping when I dumped in the egg whites and oil all at once - better to add them with the processor running, I think. I am English and have a Yorkshire pudding pan with four hollows which I think will stop the buns spreading out as much, but will try ramekins as well, which will ensure the shape. Hubby is usually very critical of the texture of keto buns and breads, but these got a thumbs up. They really hold up well when the meat inside is juicy. Thanks, Steve and Don!

[@cassieoz1702]

Barbra Loomis, your Yorke pan is likely very similar to American muffin top pan

[@heidisunshine2003]

Great recipe 🌻 thanks for sharing

[@ronregel2359]

Great job guys, I was a baker I have been making almond flour bread about good 35 years .it is been few years we started to get almond I used to ground my own for binding I used chia seeds about half cup and five cups of almond flour plus I grind half a cup of steel cut oats 4 tea spoon full of yeast and one tablespoon black strap molasses and 1/4 cup almond oil two egg yolk cold water I eye ball I like to throw 1/4 cup hole sesame seeds.sky is a limit toasted hazelnuts or pecans are are great flavor.We used to make pie crust with hazelnut and almond flour cakes called franjapan

[@williambradshaw1874]

Awesome job!

[@hplovecraftmacncheese]

I'm impressed by the amount of research that went into this. I might try this recipe. Getting all the ingredients would not be super cheap though.

[@46singledad46]

I can't wait to make them.

[@chriscorzine298]

I have all of those ingredients, I will be making these for the weekend for my wife and I. Thank you!

[@SeriousKeto]

Awesome!

[@lrwalters14]

I make them, and put them in a baggie and keep in the refrigerator for next time.

[@sgreen4865]

I can't wait to try this. I'm going to add some sweetner like swerve to it.

[@ChristineLV]

Nice gift! I bought myself that model for Christmas.

[@SeriousKeto]

I love how quiet it is.

[@Bee-of5xz]

Thank you Steve! Just in time for a BBQ invite this Saturday. I often bring what I eat to these events. Last BBQ, I brought mayonnaise, there was nothing left but an empty jar at the end of the night. A great hit!

[@sharonbetcher5063]

Thanks a bunch, Steve. Im going to get a few more items i need first.

[@markkloch5616]

Made the buns, they turned out great. Had burgers one day, used for cheese bread with our zoodles & meat sauce another. They are very filling, only eat a half at a time. THanks Steve.

[@SeriousKeto]

They are hearty, indeed. Glad you liked them. 🙂