A novel dough composition for improved dough can be used to produce a baked, high protein, low carbohydrate bread product. The formulation and process can be used to make low carbohydrate dough that can be used to manufacture bread and other bread-like products of high quality and consumer acceptance. The bread is characterized by low nutritive carbohydrate content, bread-like open cell structure and a high quality nutrition, texture and flavor. The dough comprises an aqueous leavened dispersion that comprises an effective but low amount of wheat flour for texture and flavor, an effective amount of gluten, in excess of the flour content, and an effective amount of a protein source along with an effective amount of an edible fiber to provide high protein content, low carbohydrate content and bread-like texture.