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Homemade Gluten-Free Bread {Dairy-Free Option}

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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 dairy-free option. 

sliced loaf of gluten-free homemade bread on a wooden cutting board with a knife and butter int he background.

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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.

Gluten-Free Homemade Bread recipe steps

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.

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.

Dairy-Free Baking

I have also included a dairy-free option to the recipe. My husband, myself and youngest son are all dairy-free as well. So now you too can enjoy a gluten-free and a 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.

Gluten-Free bread slices on a plate with butter and jelly in the background.

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.

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}. It’s an easy gluten-free biscuits recipe made Southern style with buttermilk. Flaky and tender. With a dairy-free option.

gluten-free rolls in a basket and biscuits in a basket.

Check out a few of my most popular gluten-free recipes.

Recipe adapted from Old Fashioned White Bread from In the Kitchen with Gluten Free Mama, Gluten Free Baking Recipes for the Entire Family.

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Homemade Gluten-Free Bread {bread machine, dairy-free option}

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 dairy-free option.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword gluten-free bread, gluten-free bread machine recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings 12 slices
Calories 212 kcal
Author Audrey from Mama Knows Gluten Free

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
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  1. The first step in making bread in your bread machine is to add all the wet ingredients first to the bread baking pan.
  2. 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.
  3. Pour the honey into the bread baking pan.
  4. Pour the beaten eggs into the bread baking pan.
  5. Add the apple cider vinegar to the bread baking pan.
  6. Now it's time to add your dry ingredients.
  7. Add the flour, salt, and xanthan gum (leave out if your flour already has it) to the bread baking pan.
  8. 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.
  9. Start the bread machine and set to the gluten-free setting.
  10. As your bread machine is mixing, you will need to go in and scrape the sides down into the batter with a spatula.  Your bread machine may be different and you may not need this step.
  11. Cool before slicing.
  12. Enjoy!

Recipe 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.

Store in an air-tight container.

I have an Oster bread machine that has a gluten-free setting.

Mama says "Check all of your labels!"

 

 

Nutrition Facts
Homemade Gluten-Free Bread {bread machine, dairy-free option}
Amount Per Serving (1 slice)
Calories 212 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 263mg 11%
Potassium 74mg 2%
Total Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Sugars 14g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin A 4.1%
Vitamin C 0.1%
Calcium 6.1%
Iron 7.3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.


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  2. Just got a bread machine for Christmas that has the gluten free option. Been looking for hours for a good easy recipe. This looks like the one but what size loaf are you making?

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    • Hi Donna! I have never tried this recipe with egg replacers. I have used dairy-free butter and it works very well with the recipe. If you try it could you please let me know how it turned out? Thanks!

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  4. I am trying to stay dairy free due to a milk allergy. Do you know if either almond milk or coconut milk would work? Just got a bread machine and can’t wait to try this! I miss bread!

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    • Hi Judy! I have not tried the recipe with dairy-free milk. If you try it please let me know how it turns out. I also like to bake with cashew milk, coconut and almond too.

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  5. Hi, I’m wondering if my bread machine does not have the option for GF, Is there any other way to use the machine to make the GF bread? I have one but, I am moving and it is packed away? I never really used it but someday wanted to…It is not a new machine as some one gave it to me ? I would hate to have to buy a new one?? I am guessing , maybe I will have to?? Thank you in advance

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    • Hi Bobby! I have only made gluten-free bread in a bread maker with a gluten-free setting. I would highly recommend that you do not use a used one unless it was for gluten-free bread. There may be residue left in the machine. I am highly reactive to cross-contamination, so a used one would not work for me. I bought an Oster bread machine with a gluten-free setting at Walmart. I hope this helps.

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  7. Success! So the first time I tried this months ago it did not work out well but I realized it was operator error and I used just regular almond flour. Mistake. I got the recommended Mama’s blend but then decided to cut out all bread to cut carbs. Finally it was time to try it again and let myself have occasional bread. It turned out fabulous! Finally a gluten free bread that actually looks like a loaf of bread and tastes delicious. I have a Cuisinart bread machine and it worked great in there. I did use almond milk and that worked just fine. I will definitely be making this again and exploring your other recipes. Thank you! None of the other gluten free breads seem to have a good rise to them.

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    • I am so glad that you enjoyed the bread! You are not the only person who confused the flour recommendation and used just almond flour, so I removed the Mama’s Gluten Free Almond Flour blend as a recommendation from the recipe as to not confuse anyone else. It is my favorite gluten-free flour blend to make bread with, but I have also used Pillsbury gluten-free too. I make my bread dairy-free as well. You are so welcome, I love sharing what I make for my family. I hope you try some of my other recipes and enjoy them as well. Thank you for the wonderful 5-star rating!

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      • I will definitely be trying more of your recipes. I love that you are adding more Paleo recipes too. Thanks for the tip that the Pillsbury gluten free works too. That I might be able to find locally. Have you ever tried to make a gluten free sourdough bread? Or other artisan breads?

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        • I am so happy to hear that Judy! We are eating more Paleo, so I’ll be adding more and more Paleo recipes as well. I hope you enjoy the other recipes that you try. I buy the Pillsbury gluten-free flour at my local Walmart for less than $5 for a 2lb bag. I have never made gluten-free sourdough bread or any other artisan bread. I plan to experiment more with a variety of gluten-free bread recipes.

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          • I look forward to seeing what you come up with for other gluten free breads. This is by far the best I have found. And I love finding the Pillsbury flour this is not as pricey! Thanks for that tip.

          • Thanks Judy! I bake a lot and the Pillsbury gluten-free flour definitely helps with my budget. A lot of the gluten-free flours are expensive in comparison. I hope you will give it a try.

  10. For gluten free rice flour do you mean an all purpose mix (that has other ingredients like tapioca starch already mixed in) or just plain white rice flour?

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    • Hi Jodi! I use Pillsbury gluten-free all purpose flour. It is a cup for cup rice flour blend that already has the xanthan gum in it. I also really like the Gluten Free Mama’s almond flour blend flour and I had to take that recommendation off the recipe because people were getting confused and trying to make this recipe with almond flour. That’s why I said to use a rice flour blend. I hope you try the recipe and enjoy it!

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  11. I made this today and loved it. My mom -who isn’t gf- thought it was super good. Do you know if it makes a 1 1/2 or a 2 lb loaf? My machine has a setting for both. I set it at the 2 lb setting and it seemed a little dark. It didn’t affect the taste in the least. I will definitely be making it again.

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  12. I made a loaf today and it turned out great! We put homemade raspberry jam on it after it had cooled slightly. So good! Thank you for the recipe.

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    • Homemade raspberry jam sounds amazing Lynne! 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 the wonderful 5-star recipe rating and review.

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  13. Hi, I’m making the bread right now in my bread machine, but the dough looks super soupy. Is this normal? I’m pretty sure I added 3 cups of flour.

    Patty

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  14. I made this in my Cuisinart bread maker yesterday and had to stop it during the baking time. It expanded and dumped down the sides of the pan and onto the heating element. I used Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 flour. Perhaps with this flour you need less yeast as it rises very nicely? I like the recipe so I’m thinking I’ll try again with less yeast. Any tips or suggestions?

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    • Hi Sarah! I have never had my bread over-expand. I’ve also never had anyone else tell me they have had this problem either. What type of yeast are you using? I don’t know how the recipe will turn out with less yeast. I have always made it will all the ingredients in the recipe.

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  15. I made this again over the weekend and I use a Cuisinart Bread Machine too and have no problems. I’ve made this several times. This time I used half Mama’s Best GF flour and half Pillsbury as I was using the last I had of Mama’s Best. It worked great and I sure like the pricing of the Pillsbury better. I have started using ghee in place of the regular butter and that works great too! This has made me so happy to have great bread back in my diet again.

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    • Hi Judy! I am so happy that you enjoyed the bread. I have never cooked or baked with ghee, but I definitely want to try it. I’m a big fan of the Pillsbury gluten-free flour because of its great baking results, but that it’s also very affordable compared to some of the other gluten-free flours on the market.

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  16. I’m very exited to try and make this very soon. My machine at home has a gluten-free setting but you also have to tell it if this is a 1.5 or a 2 pound loaf. You don’t post what size loaf this is. Can you tell me so I can get this to come out correctly?

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    • Hi Kelly! I think it is for a 2lb loaf. When I set the bread machine on the gluten-free setting it does not give me the option to choose a loaf size like the other settings. So I am assuming it’s a 2lb loaf. I hope you enjoy the bread!

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  17. Hi, I’ve been searching for a good gluten free bread recipe and am anxious to try this one out this weekend. I wanted to know if Buttermilk could be used in place of the milk? If so, would I use the same amount or would an adjustment need to be made?

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    • Hi Melissa! I have never tried the recipe with buttermilk. In my experience with baking with buttermilk, it always helps the texture. Please let me know if you try it how it turns out. Thanks!

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  19. This is SO good! Amazing, really. I have been GF baking for a while now, and I”m good at it, but this takes all of the work out of it! I just got a bread machine with a GF setting today, and I can’t believe it has taken me this long! I followed the recipe except for the honey. I only had my expensive local honey, and I didn’t want to waste 1/2 on a bread that gets baked and will ruin the good properties anyways, so I used a little over 1 Tablespoon of coconut sugar. Worked like a charm! I don’t know how the honey would have turned out, but it can’t have been any better! Thanks for a great recipe. I can’t wait to look through more of your site.

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    • Thank you so much Cayla for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! Bread machines really do make baking bread so much easier! I am happy to hear that the coconut sugar worked in the recipe as well. I am so happy that you enjoyed the bread! You are so welcome, I love sharing what I make for my family. I hope you find some other recipes to try. Thank you again!

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  20. IMG_3523.JPG Audrey you made my day
    Over the years i’ve made several bread recipes
    🎈🎈🎈🎈You have a great picture of the bread. My bread has NEVER come out the size of a regular slice of bread. Enclosed is a picture of the bread I baked tonight. I have allergies to many flours such as tapioca, soy, corn of NO kind, buckwheat, sorghum etc. i can use only brown or white rice,arrowroot, potato starch.
    Your bread recipe is just GREAT! Thank you, thank you, thank you💕🎈💕🎈

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    • Thank you so much Irene for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the bread and the recipe worked to accommodating your flour allergies. You are very welcome, I love sharing what I made for my family!

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  21. I am making this right now and the middle is sank in and didn’t rise like the rest of the bread. I used Bob’s red mill gf flour and added xantham gum. Any ideas why the middle didn’t rise? I used the gf setting on my bread machine too. I am assuming it’s bc I didn’t use a gf flour blend.

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    • Hi Jen! I have never had that happen before. I have never tried making the bread with Bob’s Red Mill before. I have only made the bread using Pillsbury gluten-free and Gluten Free Mama Almond Flour Blend. Which of Bob’s Red Mill gluten-free four did you use?

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  22. I baked it today! I’m super satisfied with the results. It tastes so good and has a good texture. I don’t have a bread machine so i made it in a conventional oven and it was a success. I used a little bit more milk. I’m going to do this recipe often. Thank you.

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    • Thank you so much Ester for the wonderful 5-star recipe rating! I am so glad to hear that the recipe worked in the oven. I’ve never tried it that way. I need to try it. How long did you let it rise before baking it? You are so welcome I love sharing what I make for my family!

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  23. Thank you so much for all the details you put into this recipe, I have a friend who eats gluten free and she always has difficulties finding good gluten free bread, This recipe will be perfect for her!

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  25. Seriously, bless you! I LOVE bread (how else are you going to get a fat girl with celiac disease)?!? A year ago after my diagnosis I bought my first loaf of gf bread and it made me cry because it was so awful. I didn’t know that gf bread could be so soft with minimal aftertaste.
    I had to sub in rice vinegar, and it still turned out great. Thank you so much!

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    • Thank you so much Jen for the wonderful 5-star review! You have seriously blessed me with your kind words. I am so happy you enjoyed the bread. You are so welcome, I love sharing what I make for my family!

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    • Hi Irene! I’m working on developing a gluten-free roll recipe. I hope to have it up on the blog soon. I will email you when it’s posted. Thank you so much for the 5-star recipe review!

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  27. I just got a bread machine and this was my first recipe. Unfortunately the crust came out thick and hard. The only substitution I made was sugar instead of honey. Would that make that much of a difference? If not, do you have any suggestions? I had it set for light crust, and the gluten free cycle.
    Thanks!

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    • Hi Jan! I am sorry to hear that the crust was thick. I have never made the recipe without the honey, so I am not sure how that would change the recipe. Also what brand of gluten-free flour did you use? My bread machine only has a gluten-free cycle and does not have a crust choice.

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  28. Delicious!! Used this recipe to make the first gf loaf in new bread maker. Came out amazing. Son said its the best bread ever.

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    • Thank you so much Amy for the amazing 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you and your son enjoyed the gluten-free homemade bread. Thanks again Amy!

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