Gluten-Free Bread

Our gluten-free bread recipe is light and fluffy – perfect for sandwiches, French toast, or simply served with butter.

We will walk you step-by-step to activate the yeast and stir together the batter before baking the bread to a golden brown. You will have a dairy free, gluten-free loaf of bread that is ready to be sliced in no time at all!

For more simple gluten-free recipes, check out our Gluten Free Chicken Pot Pie, Gluten Free Lasagna and Gluten Free Alfredo.

slice of gluten free bread spread with butter

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Best Gluten Free Bread

We have tried many gluten free bread brands and trialed many gluten free sandwich bread recipes at home. This is by far the best gluten free bread!

We are excited for you to make this homemade loaf of bread too that is celiac safe yet soft, chewy and flavorful.

After baking, we slice this bread to make Homemade Uncrustables, Avocado Toast For Kids, breakfast sandwiches with Over Hard Eggs or serve alongside Rump Roast in Crockpot, Chuck Roast in the Oven and Instant Pot Pork Loin Roast With Vegetables.

It is a versatile recipe that the whole family will love! We share our recommendations for storage below.

To get started, gather the equipment and ingredients then follow the written instructions or printable recipe card. Enjoy!

Ingredients

1 cup (227g) warm water
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons Rapid Rise Instant Yeast ✅
2 1/2 cups (320 grams) Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free All Purpose Baking Flour, spooned
1 1/4 teaspoons fine sea salt ✅
2 teaspoons xanthan gum
1 teaspoon baking powder ✅
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 large egg white, at room temperature

Gluten-Free Guide: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten.

ingredients for gluten free bread in mixing bowl

How To Make

Grease the loaf pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper, allowing the parchment to overhang the pan for easy removal. Set aside.

Activate the yeast

In a large mixing bowl, add the water and sprinkle with yeast and sugar. Mix and allow to sit for 5-7 minutes to allow the yeast to activate and become bubbly.

Add the dry ingredients

To the yeast mixture add the flour, salt, xanthan gum and baking powder. Mix for one minute using a spatula until a super thick dough forms.

Whisk the wet ingredients

In a medium bowl, use a fork to whisk together the oil, eggs and egg white, just until combined and no streaks remain (about 30 seconds).

Blend the wet ingredients into the dry

Add the olive oil, eggs and egg whites to the flour mixture. Use a whisk to beat everything together for about 2 minutes until the dough resembles a thick batter that is slightly goopy looking. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and spread into an even layer.

Preheat the oven and let the dough rise

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Cover the loaf pan with a thin dish towel and place in a warm area or on the stovetop, allowing the dough to rise for 25-30 minutes, as the oven preheats.

Bake

Remove the towel from the pan and you should see the batter has puffed up and is nearing the top of the pan edge.

Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes, then reduce the heat of the oven to 350°F and bake for another 10-12 minutes. The bread should have a darker crusty exterior and look set.

Cool, slice and serve

Once the bread is cooked, remove from the oven and place onto a wire rack to cool.

10 minutes into the cooling process, remove the bread from the pan using the parchment overhang, then allow it to continue to cool for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is yeast gluten-free?

Yes, baker’s yeast (active dry yeast and instant yeast) is gluten-free and safe to consume as part of a gluten-free diet. However, always check your labels to verify.

How long does gluten-free bread last?

Gluten free bread will last 1-2 days at room temperature.

How to store gluten free bread?

Store at room temperature, in the fridge or in the freezer.

Can you freeze gluten free bread?

You can by wrapping in plastic wrap then storing in the freezer for up to 3 months. Freezing bread helps to extend the shelf life of the product without compromising texture or flavor.
We do recommend slicing the bread then freezing. Thaw overnight or reheat in the microwave then let cool when ready to eat.

Kids In The Kitchen

Cooking tips and suggestions for kids making this recipe.

Watch for the yeast to become bubbly – this means it is activated. If the yeast does not look foamy then you will need to start over by mixing new yeast with water and sugar.
When measuring the dry ingredients, level off the measuring cups and spoons before adding the ingredients to the mixing bowl.
When measuring gluten free flour, spoon the flour into the measuring cup (instead of scooping the cup into the flour) then level off the top.
Lowering the oven temperature after 25 minutes helps to continue to bake the bread without burning the top.

More Healthy Bread Recipes

CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.

The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.

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