Looking for that perfect loaf of homemade gluten-free bread? Try my easy gluten-free bread machine recipe that will satisfy cravings for soft and tasty bread. Includes a dairy-free option.
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Recipe originally posted April 2017, photos updated April 2018.
Easy Homemade Gluten-Free Bread with a Dairy-Free Option
Finding good gluten-free bread can be challenging. I have tried just about every gluten-free brand of bread on the market.
Personally, I am not a big sandwich person (unless it’s big fatty sub like a cheesesteak) and I have a hard time paying over $5 for a very small loaf of bread.
I do really like bread with pasta dishes and soup, so what’s a mama to do?
I broke down went out a bought a bread machine that had a gluten-free setting. The bread machine that I have is an Oster bread machine with a gluten-free setting. When I set the machine to the gluten-free setting it no longer allows me to choose between a 1.5lb or a 2lb loaf. So, I’m assuming it’s a 2lb loaf.
I ended up modifying a recipe on the back of Gluten Free Mama’s flour blend a bit to find the perfect bread machine bread recipe for my family. I have also made this recipe using Pillsbury gluten-free flour. Not all gluten-free flours are created equal. You may experience different baking results depending on the gluten-free flour blend you choose.
How To Make Gluten-Free Homemade Bread in 3 Easy Steps
The bread machine with a gluten-free setting is super easy to use.
- The first step is to put all of your wet ingredients into the pan.
- The second step is to add all of the dry ingredients, except for the yeast.
- The final step is to make a little hole in the flour with your finger and then pour the yeast into the center.
Making gluten-free homemade bread in a bread machine is as easy as that! Just make sure your bread machine is set to the gluten-free mode.
I have not tried to make bread by hand because honestly, I don’t have time for all of that. I just add all the ingredients into my bread machine and walk away until it’s done.
Pro Tips For Making Gluten-Free Bread
- I usually store the leftover bread in an airtight container, once it’s completely cooled. It may be kept on the counter (at room temperature).
- It is also best not to slice the bread before you store it, so just store the left-over portion of the loaf.
- I like to reheat my bread the next day because the gluten-free bread is best when warm.
What if my bread machine does not have a gluten-free setting?
If your bread machine does not have a gluten-free setting, you will want the setting that only has one mixing cycle (it’s often the quick, rapid, rapid rise, one rise or basic feature). Gluten-free bread does not need a second rise.
If you don’t have a feature with only one mixing cycle, try to see if you can override the pre-programmed settings for a 20-minute mix cycle, 1-hour rise cycle, and 1 hour-bake cycle.
You can also check out your bread machine’s manufacturer website to see if they have a gluten-free setting suggestion for their bread machine. Some bread machine makers have instructions for a gluten-free bread setting for their older models.
Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour
I like Pillsbury gluten-free flour. Not all gluten-free flours are created equal. You may experience different baking results depending on the gluten-free flour blend you choose.
Pro Tip For Measuring Flour
The best way to measure gluten-free flour is the “spoon & level” method. Using a spoon, scoop the flour into the measuring cup. After you’ve spooned the flour into the measuring cup, use the back of a knife to level off the top of the measuring cup. Friends, please do not scoop the flour out of the bag with your measuring cup.
Dairy-Free Baking
I have also included a dairy-free option for the recipe. My husband, myself and youngest son are all dairy-free as well. So now you too can enjoy a gluten-free and dairy-free homemade bread.
I promise it is just as delicious made with the dairy-free butter and milk. Some of my favorite dairy-free alternatives that I like to bake with is almond, cashew or coconut milk. I also like baking with coconut oil or Earth Balance or Smart Balance butter.
This gluten-free bread is so soft and is so full of flavor, unlike some of the cardboard tasting store-bought brands. I always serve this bread warm and my family eats it all in one sitting.
Gluten-Free Bread Recipes
Another one of my favorite gluten-free bread recipes is my Gluten-Free Rolls {Dairy-Free Option} and Gluten-Free Buttermilk Biscuits {Dairy-Free Option }. These recipes are super easy to make!
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Recipe adapted from Old Fashioned White Bread from Gluten Free Mama.
Homemade Gluten-Free Bread {bread machine, dairy-free option}
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups warm milk ,dairy-free use cashew, almond or coconut milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter ,dairy-free use Earth Balance or Smart Balance
- 2 eggs ,beaten
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup honey
- 3 cups all-purpose gluten-free flour I like Pillsbury gluten-free flour. Not all gluten-free flours are created equal. You may experience different baking results depending on the gluten-free flour blend you choose. Bob's Red Mill 1 for 1 and King Arthur Measure for Measure state on their website and/or package that their blends are not recommended for yeast baking.
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons xanthan gum ,leave out if your flour already has it in it
- 1 ¾ teaspoons rapid yeast/instant yeast ,I use Fleischmann's Bread Machine Instant Yeast
Instructions
- The first step in making bread in your bread machine is to add all the wet ingredients first to the bread baking pan.
- Warm the milk and melt butter. I combine this step and add the milk and butter to a large glass measuring cup and heat in the microwave. Pour warm milk and melted butter in the bread baking pan.
- Pour the honey into the bread baking pan.
- Pour the beaten eggs into the bread baking pan.
- Add the apple cider vinegar to the bread baking pan.
- Now it's time to add your dry ingredients.
- Add the flour, salt, and xanthan gum (leave out if your flour already has it) to the bread baking pan.
- The last step is to add your yeast. First, make a little hole with your finger in the flour. Pour the yeast into the hole.
- Start the bread machine and set to the gluten-free setting.
- As your bread machine is mixing, you may need to go in and scrape the sides down into the batter with a spatula. The dough will be similar in texture to cake batter. Your bread machine may be different and you may not need this step.
- Cool before slicing. Enjoy!
Notes
- I like Pillsbury gluten-free flour. Not all gluten-free flours are created equal. You may experience different baking results depending on the gluten-free flour blend you choose. Bob's Red Mill 1 for 1 and King Arthur Measure for Measure state on their website and/or package that their blends are not recommended for yeast baking.
- The best way to measure gluten-free flour is the “spoon & level” method. Using a spoon, scoop the flour into the measuring cup. After you’ve spooned the flour into the measuring cup, use the back of a knife to level off the top of the measuring cup. Friends, please do not scoop the flour out of the bag with your measuring cup.
- I usually store the leftover bread in an airtight container, once it's completely cooled. It may be kept on the counter (at room temperature).
- It is also best not to slice the bread before you store it, so just store the left-over portion of the loaf.
- I like to reheat my bread the next day because the gluten-free bread is best when warm.
- I have an Oster bread machine that has a gluten-free setting.
- If your bread machine does not have a gluten-free setting, you will want the setting that only has one mixing cycle (it's often the quick, rapid, rapid rise, one rise or basic feature). You can also override the pre-programmed settings for a 20-minute mix cycle, 1-hour rise cycle, and 1 hour-bake cycle.
- Mama says "Check all of your labels!"
Nutrition
Pam Salzgeber says
New to GF diet and bread is the one thing (so far) that I haven’t found an answer for. Bought a new breach machine and tried the included recipe. Was terrible! Just ordered the Pillsbury GF blend that you recommended. But it says it includes Xanthan Gum already. Do I still add any at all or leave it out? Thanks so much! I’m super-encouraged to hear others have had success with your recipe.
Audrey says
Hi Pam! If the blend already has xanthan gum, you will not need to add more. I am happy to hear that you ordered the Pillsbury gluten-free flour. I hope you enjoy the bread!
Erin says
I’ve made this countless times since I discovered your recipe! I sub almond milk and maple syrup and it’s delicious. Also, I use the King Arthur measure for measure (and omit xanthan gum) and it turns out just fine! Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Samantha Renee Rix says
This is by far the best gluten free bread I’ve made. It’s so fluffy and good. This is going to be made on a regular in my house!
Mary martin says
Tried this last night it is truly the best gluten free bread ever. Definitely will be my staple to make. Can you freeze a few loaves at a time as I will be traveling soon and want to take it with me.
Kristeen says
I made this recipe with the Cuisinart breadmaker, and for some reason it seems very dense and doesn’t seem to cook all the way through. I put it on the gluten-free setting, but it says only one and a half pounds. I love the way the top of the bread taste but the rest doesn’t seem to cook. What am I doing wrong? I’m using Namaste gluten-free flour.
Audrey says
Hi Kristeen. I do not recommend the Namaste gluten-free flour blend for baking with yeast recipes. I bake with the Pillsbury gluten-free flour. I order it form Walmart. The Namaste gluten-free flour has sorghum in the blend and it does not absorb liquid the same as the Pillsbury gluten-free flour. That may be why the loaf is fully cooking all the way through.
Kriaty says
I am new to gluten/dairy free cooking and this is my second baking attempt. my first, a pie crust, was atrocious so I was intimidated. This came out perfect! I used L’Angelique all purpose flour (from Quebec, Canada), Becel vegan spread and Silk unsweetened vanilla flavoured almond milk. My bread maker doesn’t have a GF setting, but I looked at reviews of the model and some suggested using the whole wheat setting which did the trick. I think I actually prefer this to the whole wheat honey loaf I used to make. Thank you so much for the recipe I look forward to trying many more!
Melissa says
Made this today and turned out amazing. my machine is older so I used the Express Bake 1.5 lb cycle. I used Bob’s Red Mill GF all-purpose baking flour and subbed 6tbsp chickpeas liquid for the 2 eggs. This will be our go-to bread recipe. Thank you!
Kari Laidlaw says
Hands down the best gluten free bread recipe I’ve found! Amazing bread. The only thing I did differently was used agave syrup instead of honey because I didn’t have enough honey (1 for 1) . Fantastic bread! Thank you! The only one I will make from now on!
Laura Larrecou says
I just got a brand new Oster Bread Machine and made this on GF setting. It’s delicious and holds up well. I’m wondering if anyone has tried substituting may a half cup of casava flour for extra softness and shelf life? I used Bob’s Red Mill Baking flour. Couldn’t find any Pillsbury at the grocery store. Will order some.
Laura Larrecou says
For follow up. I did replace 1/2 cup of flour with 1/3 cup of casava flour. It turned out great. A touch softer. Will see if it lasts longer in the airtight container in the frig. I’m loving this recipe. Next time I’m going for a 3/4 cup replacement.. Thanks for this recipe!
izblilc says
Wow. This recipe is BY FAR the best gluten free (vegan with egg replacer almond milk and agave) bread we’ve ever made. Thanks so much for this!!!!
Jennifer says
Tried other bread machine recipes, and was so disappointed. And store bought GF bread is not worth the trip. But this recipe is FABULOUS!!!! What a flavor!!! Thank you so much, this is my go to recipe, and I appreciate the tip about the GF flours, I did not know there were differences – I picked up the Pillsbury, it worked great!
Marley says
I couldn’t wait for it to cool! it’s the best bread machine gf recipe I have tried. I’ll have to make it again, and let it cool first to compare.
Nancy says
This is the first gf bread machine bread I’ve made that came out good! And, I’ve tried many. The recipe was easy, I tried a new gf flour, Premium Gold (Amazon). Thanks so much for the recipe!
Chris says
I have tried several gluten free recipes for bread. This is my favorite! Please listen about gluten free flour, they are not all created equal. Bob’s Red Mill baking flour works great so does Pillsbury.
Emily says
just tried this recipe yesterday, and it was SO good. for those wondering– I added 2 Tblsp of chia seeds and ground flax for a little health boost and it turned out amazing!
Audrey says
Hi Jennifer! I have never added seeds to the recipe. If you try it please let me know how it goes. Thank you!
Leisa says
Excellent Recipe. I’ve tried many, many recipies. Some ok, some a brick and many in between. I’m SAVING this one and my family loved it.
Marilyn says
Thanks so very much for this delicious recipe. I made this for the first time yesterday and used cup4cup flour from Amazon. The loaf is huge and absolutely scrumptious, great for both sandwiches and toast. Thanks again! Marilyn
Amee says
This recipe was so good!! Best GF bread recipe I’ve tried! Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Nancy Hyatt says
Hi there Audrey, my sister and all her kids are GF dairy free and sugar free. It’s difficult to come up with a good meal and you not scared they won’t have any reaction to it. I received a breadmachine and I can’t wait to try out your bread. My question is if I can substitute the any of those butters with any kind oil and if so how much. Living on fixed income makes it not easy to buy more expensive butters etc. Thank you.
Audrey says
Hi Nancy! I have not tried my recipe with oil in place of butter. The most important thing for gluten-free yeast baking is using a brand of gluten-free flour that is recommneded for yeast baking. I like Pillsbury gluten-free flour and Better Batter flour. If you try it please let me know how it turns out.
Jonelle says
Hi Nancy. I make this recipe weekly and substitute the butter with 1/4 cup of olive oil and its perfect each time!
Jennifer Philips says
Love this bread and knowing all the ingredients going into my bread, thank you for sharing! Do you think adding 1/3-1/2 cup of seeds would still work here or would i need to increase the liquids – any advice?
Audrey says
I am so happy to hear that you love the bred recipe. I have never added seeds before. If you try it can you please tell me how it turns out? Thank you.
Noelle Dey says
AUDREY! I thank God for you and this ministry. I love how our Heavenly Father gives us different gifts to bless one another. I don’t like to cook, but with our autoimmune issues, I’m constantly looking for new recipes. I have your site bookmarked and I’m excited to try more of your masterpieces! I wish I found your recipe earlier so I didn’t buy so many extra ingredients. But this will be my mainstay. I used Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 (I still added 1 tsp of Xanthan gum after reading another reviewer), Bob’s Red Mill egg replacer, and 1/4 cup honey. I can tell I’d like it at your original recipe for a sweeter version, and I could also go down to 2 TB for more savory and love that too. My Hamilton Beach bread maker (the one with the corrected GF 1 rise only version) worked well. Thank you and God bless you and your family abundantly! Your site is a game changer!
Darrell says
Better than any gluten free store bought bread.
Leanne McClellan says
Thank you, thank you, thank you! Much better than anything store bought. A nice big loaf, great crumb and wonderful flavor! Has any one tried any add in’s with this?
Jean says
I’ve made excellent cinnamon raisin bread with this recipe. I added 1 tsp cinnamon and a dash of nutmeg to the flour, then added 1c of raisins during the mix in beep on my bread machine.
Jamie K says
My college aged son has a wheat sensitivity. The price of gluten free bread in the stores is crazy and we haven’t found a good one yet that doesn’t crumble apart. He’s in an apartment style dorm this year so we got him a bread machine and I sent him this recipe to try. He followed the recipe to a T and LOVES the recipe. Not only does he think the bread tastes amazing, but he says his dorm smells like a bakery.
Natasha Bernal says
This gluten free receipe nailed it! I made with namaste gluten free organic flour and used vegan butter and almond milk and was the perfect honey flavored bread. My daughter loved it, says a lot because she usually hates my gluten free breads. – Thank you!
Jo Bueckers says
out of this world
Jennifer says
I followed your recipe to a T and this bread is so good! It is the first time I have made gluten-free bread and the first time I have used a bread machine in 20 years. This will be my go-to recipe for bread machine gluten free bread.
Jean says
This is a great recipe which I have been using for years- love it and with inflation my backup canyon bakehouse is now $8 or $9 a loaf! I have experimented with different amounts of honey and milk – for me, using 1 1/3c milk with 2 tbsp honey is perfect. Sometimes my bread falls – I have been making it in my bread machine so I’ll keep tinkering with those settings as well.
Peggy says
I made the gluten free recipe that came with my bread machine and it came out like a brick. I threw it out to the birds and I’m not even sure they ate it. I then tried this recipe and it was delicious…moist and very tasty. It got rave reviews from my family.
ET says
OMG THIS IS AMAZING! Finally, GF bread that doesn’t taste like cardboard. I cannot thank you enough for posting this
Jennifer says
I don’t know what I did wrong, making it now, followed the directions, but it’s so wet it’s not forming a dough at all. 🥲
Audrey says
Hi Jennifer! Gluten-free bread dough will not form into a dough ball. It will be more like a thick cake batter. What brand of gluten-free flour are you using? Not all brands of gluten-free flours are recommended for yeast baking. You can always email for more help.😊
Diane says
At last I’ve found a GF bread recipe that works in my bread machine. It’s a tad sweet but yummy regardless
Anami says
So delicious!!! My family absolutely loved it! Is there a way to make it less wet? Should I do less milk?
Sharon Hyde says
Just made this today, loved all the positive comments so I was hopeful. Well the recipe was so good it went in my recipe tracker so I can continue to make it. I am excited to try additional recipes from Mama Knows Gluten Free!! Thank you
Sharon Hyde says
Just made this today, loved all the positive comments so I was hopeful. Well the recipe was so good it went in my recipe tracker so I can continue to make it. I am excited to try additional recipes from Mama Knows Gluten Free!! Thank you