Background: This study aimed to determine the effect of poppy seed flour (PF) on the
physicochemical and spectroscopic properties of low-carbohydrate, high-protein, and gluten-free
bread. Methods: The changes at the molecular level were assessed in bread using attenuated total
reflectance Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR). Bread prepared with buckwheat,
flaxseed, and pea protein was enriched with PF at a concentration of 5–15%. Results: The results
showed that the pasting parameters of dough supplemented with PF were significantly decreased
compared to the control sample. The obtained bread samples were characterized by good quality
and had 14.6% of carbohydrate, 16.3% of protein, 10.2% of fiber, and 4.0% of fat, with a caloric
value of 177 kcal/100 g. The addition of PF had little influence on crumb mechanical properties.
The ATR-FTIR analyses revealed spectral changes in the region related to protein and carbohydrate
structures, as well as changes in band intensity characteristic of α-1,4-glycoside and α-1,6-glycoside
bonds. The analyses showed that the main starch skeleton remained clearly visible. Conclusions: PF
up to 10% can be potentially applied as a functional ingredient in the production of bread based on
buckwheat and linseed flour. Such low-carbohydrate bread can be particularly useful to diabetics