Simple Gluten-Free Bread Loaf
Say goodbye to crumbly, disappointing gluten-free bread. This recipe creates a soft, flexible loaf with a lovely crust, perfect for all your daily needs from sandwiches to toast.
Ingredients
- 500g gluten-free white bread flour blend (e.g., Doves Farm FREEE)
- 2 tsp fast-action dried yeast 2 tsp | fast-action dried yeast
- 1 tsp caster sugar 1 tsp | caster sugar
- 1.5 tsp xanthan gum (omit if your flour blend already has it)
- 1 tsp salt 1 tsp | salt
- 400ml warm water (lukewarm, not hot)
- 4 tbsp vegetable oil or other neutral oil
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar 1 tsp | apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the yeast and sugar with 100ml of the warm water. Set aside for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy
- In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together the gluten-free bread flour, xanthan gum (if using), and salt
- Add the frothed yeast mixture, the remaining 300ml of warm water, the oil, and the apple cider vinegar to the dry ingredients
- Mix with a spoon or the paddle attachment of your mixer for 5-7 minutes. The dough will be very sticky, more like a thick batter than a traditional bread dough. This is normal
- Grease and line a 900g (2lb) loaf tin. Scrape the sticky dough into the prepared tin and smooth the top with a wet spatula
- Cover the tin with a clean, damp tea towel or oiled cling film and leave in a warm place for 45-60 minutes, or until the dough has risen to the top of the tin
- Towards the end of the rising time, preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C Fan/Gas Mark 6)
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the loaf is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom
- Let it cool in the tin for 5 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing
Notes
Patience is key! Let the loaf cool completely before slicing, as it will be gummy inside while hot. This bread freezes well. Slice it before freezing, and you can toast slices directly from the freezer.
Equipment Needed
- 900g Loaf Tin
- Stand Mixer (optional)
- Wire Cooling Rack
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