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 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!
Check out a few of my most popular gluten-free recipes.
- Easy Gluten-Free Banana Bread
- Easy Gluten-Free Pancakes {Dairy-Free & Vegan Option}
- Gluten-Free Cinnamon Roll Cake
- Easy Gluten-Free Banana Blueberry Muffins
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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 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.
Cool before slicing. 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.
- 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.
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Jennifer McQueen says
This makes a great GF loaf. I make a loaf every week. I use the Bob’s Red Mill GF 1:1 flour, and it turns out wonderfully. Sometimes, I’ll even doctor it up and make cinnamon bread by adding 4 tablespoons of cinnamon to the recipe.
Audrey says
Thank you so much Jennifer for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! It makes my heart so happy to hear that you make this recipe every week. I am glad to hear that the Bob’s Red Mill 1;1 flour works well in the recipe. I also like making cinnamon bread. I just love the flavor of cinnamon. Thanks again!
Channing says
Hello, I am wondering if I can substitute anything in place of the apple cider vinegar?
Audrey says
Hi Channing. You could use lemon juice in place of the apple cider vinegar. I hope you enjoy the bread!
Melissa says
I am so confused on why the ingredients say bread pan then when adding dry it switches somewhere to bread machine
Audrey says
Hi Melissa! It’s the bread pan inside of the bread machine. I hope you enjoy the bread!
RHonda Morin says
Fail! Eggs are dairy, this isn’t dairy free!
Audrey says
Hi Rhonda! Eggs are not dairy. “According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, dairy refers to “all fluid milk products and foods made from milk.” This includes milk, yogurt, cheese, ice cream, and butter. Eggs are not included. They belong in the meat, poultry, fish, and eggs category, and are considered animal products.” There are three of us in my family that are dairy-free so I always try and include a dairy-free option in my recipes. I like cooking and baking with almond, cashew or coconut milk and Smart Balance butter. I hope this helps you understand a little better what dairy-free means. Wishing you nothing but the best.
Genoa says
We eat gluten free due to celiac disease. I was recently gifted a bread machine with a gluten free setting and a friend recommended this recipe to me. I am so impressed with the results! I used oil instead of melted dairy free spread, but I followed everything else exactly. The flour I used was 2 cups of robin hood gluten free flour and 1 cup of go go quinoa gluten free blend flour. I added 3/4 tsp of xanthan because the quinoa flour blend did not include it. I am so impressed with the result! My whole family loves this bread. The texture is amazing. It can be a sandwich untoasted. This will be on regular rotation at my home.
Audrey says
Thank you so much Genoa for the awesome 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you and your family enjoyed the bread. Thank you for sharing what flour you used, I have never tried Robin Hood of Go Go Quinoa. I am glad to hear that they and the oil worked well with the recipe. It really makes my heart happy that you said the texture is amazing and you will be making the bread regularly. Thank you again!
Moggie says
I made this today and it came out great. A lot less dense than other gluten-free bread recipes I’ve tried. Good texture, great taste, thanks for this one!
Audrey says
Thank you so much Moggie for the wonderful recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the bread. You are so welcome, I love sharing what I make for my family. Thanks again!
Rachel says
This looks lovely! I Wouid love to try this but our bread machine doesn’t have a gluten-free setting. Any ideas for how to bread-hack our machine and behave the way we need it to for a gluten-free rise? TIA
Audrey says
Hi Rachel! 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 also 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. I hope you enjoy the bread and thank you!
alex walker says
As I sit here commenting, the most delicious slice of bread is in hand. The honey flavor is perfect. No need for butter, the bread is sensational on its own.
I finally pulled the trigger and bought a bread machine with the gluten free setting, (a T-Fal). So sick of purchasing sub-par bread that is small in size, but packs a wallop on the wallet, a bread machine seemed logical. I have been researching simple recipes to try, and found this site. Using King Arthur’s measure for measure gf flour and following all the instructions to the letter, the bread maker yielded a perfectly baked, 2lb loaf with a nicely browned crust. The texture, taste, and smell are unmatched. Thank you! Life is good again
Audrey says
Thank you so much Alex for your amazing 5-star recipe review! You really made my day. I am so happy that you are enjoying the bread. I have never tried King Arthur’s Measure for Measure and I am glad to hear that it worked well with the recipe. I am going to have to try it. You are so welcome, I love sharing what I make for my family. Thanks again!