Description
This Soft Homemade Gluten-Free Bread is the perfect combination of light, fluffy, and flavorful. With no gluten, no complicated steps, and simple pantry ingredients, it delivers a bakery-style loaf that’s moist inside with a crisp golden crust. Ideal for sandwiches, toast, or snacking, this recipe brings comfort back to gluten-free baking.
Ingredients
2 cups (280g) gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (ensure it includes xanthan gum; if not, add separately)
1 teaspoon xanthan gum (omit if already in blend)
1½ teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon sugar or honey
1 packet (7g or 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
(Optional) 1 tablespoon melted butter
Instructions
Activate Yeast: In a bowl, combine warm water, sugar (or honey), and yeast. Let it rest 5–10 minutes until foamy.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour blend, xanthan gum (if needed), and salt.
Add Wet Ingredients: Add olive oil, eggs, apple cider vinegar, and yeast mixture to dry mix. Beat with a mixer for 4–5 minutes until smooth and sticky.
Shape Dough: Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and spread dough evenly. Smooth the top with a wet spatula.
Proof: Cover loosely and let rise in a warm spot (80°F / 27°C) for 35–45 minutes, until just above the rim.
Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 200°F (93°C).
Cool: Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Measure flour by weight for accuracy.
Don’t skip xanthan gum—it gives structure.
Avoid overproofing; the dough should rise slightly above the pan, not overflow.
Cool fully before slicing to prevent gumminess.
Store in airtight wrap to maintain softness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Gluten-Free / American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (⅛ loaf)
- Calories: 215 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 355 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: Soft Gluten-Free Bread, Easy Gluten-Free Bread, Fluffy Gluten-Free Loaf, Gluten-Free Baking, Homemade Bread