Gluten-Free Bread Machine 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 a dairy-free option.
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Recipe originally posted April 2017, photos updated April 2018.
Easy Gluten-Free Bread Machine 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.
How To Make Bread Machine 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
- 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.
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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. 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 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
- 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
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Wow, this is the third or fourth gluten free bread recipe I have tried and its wayyyy better than the previous ones. So soft and fluffy, just like the pictures.
For my bread machine I have a gluten free mode and I simply put everything except the flour and yeast into the pot, then the flour, then I made a little hole in the top of the flour mound to put the yeast, then I clicked start. Super simple and worked fantastic.
I used King Arthur’s gluten free BREAD flour, and fischmanns bread machine yeast.
It is a bit sweet, I may try the recipie with less honey so that the bread is less sweet and good for soup dips.
A great recipe, soft and tasty. I used 1/2 cup potato starch and 2 1/2 cups GF flour, as our flour did not have any potato starch
This was my first gluten free bread that actually turned out! I love it, but it’s pretty sweet for the rest of my family. Is there a good way to limit some of the honey without ruining the bread? Google suggests some water and/olive oil, does anyone have any pointers?
Hi there, I’m so glad it worked out for you, that’s always exciting with gluten-free bread! You can definitely reduce the honey a bit without ruining the loaf. The honey adds both sweetness and moisture, so if you cut it back I’d recommend only reducing it by about 1–2 tbsp and adding back 1-2 tbsp of water.
Amazing!!!!! This will be my go-to bread from now on! I used KA gluten free bread flour and extra creamy Planet Oat oat milk, it came out better than expected. Thank you for the recipe.
Could this recipe be made with sourdough starter?
Hi Brenda, It’s possible, we just have not tested it so we’re not sure how it will turn out.
I’ve done a sourdough regular bread in the bread machine that turns out really well. It has you put the sourdough yest and the regular yest in. From what I’ve done with that recipe, I would try mixing the honey, milk, and sourdough started in the breadpan at least 10 minutes before mixing in the other ingredients. I would try it first with the same amount of regular yeast. I would also reduce the milk since the sourdough starter has moister in it. I haven’t tried this so I don’t know how much milk to reduce or how much starter to put in.
Hello! I just purchased a Vevor bread machine with a gluten free setting. It gives me three choices of size…1000g, 1250g, 1500g. Am I correct in using the 1000g setting for your recipe?
Hi Ellen, yes that’s correct!
I have a gluten free option on my bread maker but it still makes me chose either a 1, 1.5, or 2 pound loaf setting
Which one should I chose?
Hi Mike, we chose the 1.5 lb setting
Was trying this for my sister and it overflowed in my machine. House is smoked up and stinky now and I wasted my ingredients! Guess I should’ve looked thru the comments beforehand since I see someone else had the same problem! Super disappointed! (KBS bread machine 2 lb loaf)
Hi Beth, sorry this didn’t work out for you!
This recipe was SO good (infinitely better than store bought gluten free bread) and so easy!! we have an ancient bread maker that doesn’t have a gluten free option so I used the rapid option instead and it turned out great. I am seriously impressed–I never thought gluten free bread could taste this good.
This was my last attempt at our bread machine to make GF bread for my kids & I! It came out WAY better than I had expected! I was shocked, because of my other failed attempts at other gf bread machine recipes. this was excellent!
wish I could upload a picture, it was fantastic!