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 1/2 cups warm milk ,dairy-free use cashew, almond or coconut milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter ,dairy-free use Earth Balance or Smart Balance
- 2 eggs ,beaten
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 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.
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons xanthan gum ,leave out if your flour already has it in it
- 1 3/4 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
- Not all gluten-free flours are created equal. You may experience different baking results depending on the gluten-free flour blend you choose. I like Pillsbury gluten-free.
- 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
Julie McPherson says
We also have an egg allergy. Can I substitute the eggs in this recipe? Thanks!
Audrey says
Hi Julie! I have not tried this recipe with an egg replacer. The only egg replacer I have baked with is Bob’s Red Mill egg replacer. If you try it, will you please let me know how it turns out?
Sarah says
I’ve successfully used flax and/or chia seeds as an egg replacer in a pinch. I haven’t tried this recipe yet. (Just found it tonight, on the list for tomorrow.) I would imagine it would work the same. I learned that trick from GF Jules’ blog and recipes. No one in my house was any the wiser that I hadn’t used eggs.
Irish says
Thanks! This recipe makes very good bread. I substituted 1/4 C Expandex for 1/4 C of the flour. I also substituted agave for the honey (didn’t have any). Next time I will reduce the agave…because it is sweeter than honey.
Audrey says
Thank you so much Irish for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the bread. Thank you for sharing your modifications, as I know it will help others. Thanks again!
Sarah says
I sent this last night as a possible recipe to my best friend, but thought I’d try it before giving her a full recommendation. It was fabulous! Even my gluten-eating SO enjoyed it and went back for more. I was short on the honey, but just used the little I had. I think more would have made it too sweet for us. I’ll probably give it a try egg free and maybe try some other substitutions, but two thumbs up for it as is!
Audrey says
Thank you so much Sarah for the awesome 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the bread. I have not tried the recipe egg-free, so please let me know how it turns out. Thank you for recommending my recipe to your friend and for the wonderful review!
Sarah says
I made another loaf today. I used flaxseed meal mixed with water as an egg replacement, but then added an egg as well. The flaxseed meal suggestion I got from here: https://gfjules.com/tag/egg-substitute/. I followed the substitution as given. Instead of honey, I made a simple syrup. I also set my GF cycle and let it do its thing. (Last time, I hijacked it part way through to prevent a 2nd kneading.) It turned out even better than last time! I ate several slices with butter before dinner. I love how easy to remember this recipe is. I double checked a couple things, but pretty much remembered everything!
Audrey says
Thank you so much Sarah for the wonderful recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the bread. Thank you so much for sharing your egg substitution, as I know it will help others. I am glad that the recipe is easy and you have enjoyed the bread. Thanks again!
Boudica says
My first attempt at a gluten free bread in a machine and it turned out fantastic! Going to keep this as a base recipe and start adding nuts and seeds for a heartier bread.
Audrey says
Thank you so much Boudica for the awesome 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the bread and it turned out fantastic. I have not tried adding nuts, but that sounds delicious. Thanks again!
Broc says
Thank you so much for this recipe! I tried it out yesterday, exactly as you wrote it, and it turned out just like the ones in your photos. The bread is so light, but rich and tasty with it.
It is the first GF bread recipe I have tried, I don’t see any reason for me to look any further.
I must admit I was a bit sceptical after the mix cycle had finished as the dough looked rather runny. Not like a normal bread mix. I wasn’t sure if it was meant to be that sort of consistency? Anyway, I decided to leave the machine running and was rewarded with perfect results.
Thanks again. Keep up the great work!
Best regards,
Broc
Audrey says
Thank you so much Broc for the awesome 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the bread. You are so welcome, I love sharing what I make for my family. Thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement!
Shakeita says
Thank you for this recipe! I got tired of buying expensive gluten free bread in the store just to be disappointed 😔. Your recipes make me so happy! Do you have any more gluten free bread machine recipes to share? By the way I love your cookbook!🥰!
Audrey says
Thank you so much Shakeita for the awesome 5-star recipe review, it really made my day! I am so happy that you enjoyed the bread. You are so welcome, I love sharing what I make for my family. I am so happy that you love my cookbook too. Right now I have two gluten-free bread recipes on my blog. Thanks again!
ANI says
I made a loaf today with my new bread machine and it turned okay OK, just too sweet for my taste. I’ll give it another try in a few days with way less honey(if any) ! Thanks for the recipe.
Audrey says
Thank you Ani for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the bread. If you don’t like your bread on the sweet side you can just cut back on the honey. Thanks again!
Sharon Bell says
Turned out really good. Nice texture but a little sweet. Might lessen the honey next time.
Audrey says
Thank you so much Sharon for the wonderful recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the bread. Thank you again!
Charlotte says
Best recipe to date and I’ve tried several. Thank you
Audrey says
Thank you so much Charlotte for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the bread this is the best gluten-free bread recipe you have tried. Thank you again!
Barb says
This bread is delicious! Made it for a friend who has celiac. He raved about it so gave him the recipe. He said he’s rushing out to buy a bread machine.
Audrey says
Thank you so much Barb for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that your friend enjoyed the bread. Thank you again!
Charlotte says
Thank you for this recipe. Best GF bread I’ve ever made. Made twice. Once with honey, once with maple syrup. Both equally great.
Audrey says
Thank you so much Charlotte for the awesome 5-star recipe review, it really made my night! I am so happy that this is the best gluten-free bread you have ever made. Thank you for sharing that maple syrup also worked great in the recipe, as I know it will help others. Thanks again!
Lynda says
Thank you sooo much for this recipe. I have tried many with moderate enjoyment from my GF daughter. This loaf was a big hit both for her and her non GF boyfriend. Made it again for a brunch today (a hit again), and have a loaf in the freezer to use for Christmas Morning Overnight French Toast. The sweetnest of this GF loaf should be great addition to our Christmas morning breakfast. Thanks again
Audrey says
Thank you so much Lynda for the awesome 5-star recipe review, it really made my night! I am so happy that everyone enjoyed the bread and you will be having it for Christmas breakfast. You are sp welcome, I love sharing what I make for my family. Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas! Thank you again!
Wendy Martin says
Easy and delicious. Tastes like a good honey wheat bread.
Audrey says
Thank you so much Wendy for the awesome 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoy the bread. Thanks again!
Geri says
Great flavor and texture. This is a keeper for sure.
Audrey says
Thank you so much Geri for the awesome 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the bread. Thanks again!
Mike says
This was a delicious first recipe to make with our new bread machine. The bread came out perfect. Thank you
Audrey says
Thank you so much Mike for the awesome 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the bread and it came out perfect. You are so welcome, I love sharing the recipe that I make for my family and helping others. Thanks again!
Stephanie Kimbriel says
This is DEFINITELY the best GF bread! My sister’s bread machine doesn’t have GF so we used the quick bread setting!! It is hands down far and above store bought. Not crumbly and dry, super moist and soft! We live in Canada so we used Irresistible brand all purpose GF flour. Thank you so much!!
Stephanie
Audrey says
Thank you so much Stephanie for the awesome 5-star recipe review, it really made my night! I am so happy that you and your sister enjoyed the bread and it’s the best gluten-free bread. Thank you so much for sharing that you used Irresistible all-purpose gluten-free flour from Canan, as I know it will help others. You are so welcome, I love sharing the recipes that I make for my family and helping others. Thanks again!
Bruce says
Best I’ve tried..
Audrey says
Thank you so much Brice for the awesome 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that this is the best gluten-free bread you have tried. Thanks again!