Description
This Easy Soft Homemade Gluten-Free Bread delivers everything you want in a classic loaf—soft, moist, and perfectly golden—without any gluten. Simple to prepare and full of flavor, it’s ideal for sandwiches, toast, or enjoying fresh out of the oven with butter. No kneading or complicated steps required—just wholesome ingredients and reliable results every time.
Ingredients
2 cups (280g) gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum, or add separately)
1 teaspoon xanthan gum (omit if already in flour blend)
1½ teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon sugar or honey
1 packet (7g / 2¼ teaspoons) instant yeast
1½ cups (360ml) warm water (110°F / 43°C)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large eggs (room temperature)
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Optional:
1 tablespoon milk powder or non-dairy substitute
1 tablespoon melted butter
Instructions
Activate Yeast: In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar or honey, and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour blend, xanthan gum (if needed), and salt.
Add Wet Ingredients: Create a well in the center. Add olive oil, eggs, apple cider vinegar, and the yeast mixture. Mix with a stand mixer or hand mixer for 4–5 minutes until thick and sticky.
Shape the Dough: Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan. Transfer the dough, smooth the top with a spatula, and lightly wet your hands to shape it evenly.
Proof: Cover loosely and let rise in a warm spot (around 80°F / 27°C) for 35–45 minutes, until slightly above the pan rim.
Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 35–40 minutes, until golden brown and the center reaches 200°F (93°C).
Cool and Slice: Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and cool fully on a rack before slicing.
Notes
Measure flours by weight for best accuracy.
Do not skip xanthan gum unless your blend includes it.
Avoid overproofing; gluten-free dough rises faster.
Always cool completely before slicing to prevent gumminess.
Freeze slices individually for quick toasting later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Gluten-Free / American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (⅛ loaf)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: Gluten-Free Bread, Soft Gluten-Free Bread, Easy Gluten-Free Recipe, Homemade Bread, No Knead Gluten-Free Loaf, Yeast Bread, Gluten-Free Baking