Description

This Gluten Free Bread Recipe yields a soft, fluffy loaf that’s perfect for sandwiches or toast. The recipe offers two preparation methods: using a bread machine with a gluten-free setting, or traditional oven baking. Combining gluten-free flour with xanthan gum ensures the right texture, while yeast produces a nicely risen bread. Olive oil and apple cider vinegar add moistness and flavor. This bread is perfect for those avoiding gluten without sacrificing taste or texture.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

1 ⅔ cups warm filtered water
3 eggs (at room temperature, lightly beaten)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (or MCT oil)
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Dry Ingredients

3 ⅔ cups Cup4Cup gluten free flour
2 teaspoons xanthan gum
2 ½ teaspoons sea salt
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast (or instant yeast)

Instructions

Prepare Wet Ingredients for Machine: Add warm water, lightly beaten eggs, olive oil, and apple cider vinegar to the bread machine pan.
Add Dry Ingredients in Bread Machine: Pile the gluten-free flour in the center of the pan, sprinkle xanthan gum and sea salt over the flour, then create a small divot in the middle. Fill this divot with sugar and yeast, taking care that no yeast touches the liquid.
Start Bread Machine: Place the pan carefully into the bread machine. Select the gluten-free setting with a medium crust. When the machine beeps during the kneading cycle, gently fold any flour stuck to the sides into the dough.
Finish Bread Machine Baking: When baking completes, remove the bread loaf from the pan and allow it to cool completely before slicing.
Prepare Yeast for Oven Method: Warm water to 100°F, dissolve sugar into it, then whisk in yeast and set aside for 10 minutes until foamy.
Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk gluten-free flour, xanthan gum, and sea salt in a bowl separately.
Prepare Wet Ingredients for Oven Method: In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil.
Combine Ingredients: Once yeast is proofed, mix it into the wet ingredients. Slowly blend dry ingredients into wet, using a fork or spoon until combined into a sticky dough.
Let Dough Rise: Transfer dough into a greased loaf pan and cover with a damp towel. Place in a warm area to rise for about 40 minutes or until dough reaches the top of the pan.
Bake the Bread: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 40 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Remove bread from pan and cool on a wire rack completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for better dough consistency.
Ensure yeast does not directly contact liquids when initially combining ingredients in the bread machine to promote proper yeast activation.
Proofing yeast for the oven method helps to ensure good rise and texture.
This bread is best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
Using Cup4Cup gluten free flour maintains structure, but other gluten-free blends may require adjusting xanthan gum amount.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Bread
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: gluten free bread, gluten-free baking, homemade gluten free bread, gluten free sandwich bread, bread machine gluten free, oven baked gluten free bread