Baker's Wonder Bread

This is the recipe that made me say, “Yep, Elevate works.”
This bread convinced me Elevate wasn’t just an idea — it actually bakes like real bread.

And look, you can do fun things with almond, coconut, oat flours, even protein powder.
But for actual bread?
You need real flour, and Elevate finally gives you that high-protein option without preservatives.

This loaf uses about 75% hydration, which is a little higher than a traditional bread recipe. With Elevate, that extra water helps the dough come together, but it also means the loaf might sink slightly after baking which is totally normal. If you prefer something a bit sturdier, 70–75% hydration is the sweet spot, so feel free to experiment.

We shaped ours as a simple sandwich loaf because it’s easy, reliable, and makes great toast. But you can absolutely shape it however you like, depending on what you’re making.

If you’ve seen keto bread in stores, this is similar in nutrition — just without that spongy texture or added preservatives.

  • If you want to boost richness, one customer shared this tweak that people love:
    “Using whole milk, adding two tablespoons of butter and an egg greatly improves the taste of the bread recipe on the back of the package.”
  • Another customer wrote, "I followed your recipe but made 2 small changes. Instead of 1 tsp of olive oil I used a tablespoon, I lowered the temp to 350F and covered with another pan about 20 minutes in because it was browning too fast. Oh I reduced the cook time to 35/38 minutes. After internal temp reached 190-200F removed from oven and pan. Spread melted butter and let cool. OMG it is the closest things to regular bread I've ever eaten. I have tried dozens of keto breads. Lewis was good, but making my own with your flour was great (and relatively easy). Just thought I'd share."

And yes, this recipe works great in a bread machine, too.

Pro tip: Weigh your flour and water in grams for the most consistent results.

Baker's Wonder Bread Recipe

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Elevate Protein Flour (360 g)
  • 1 cup + 2 tbsp warm water (≈ 270 g)
  • 1 tsp yeast
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp olive oil

Instructions (see video below)

1. Whisk the dry ingredients together in a mixing bowl.

2. Slowly add warm water and bring the dough together with your hands.

3. Knead in a stand mixer for 10+ minutes until smooth and cohesive.

4. Shape the dough however you like and lightly grease the surface with olive oil.

5. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise at room temperature 1–2 hours, or until doubled.

6. Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes, or until golden brown.

7. Let the loaf cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition (whole loaf):
760 calories • 156g protein

🎥 Video