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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 a 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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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Recipe adapted from Old Fashioned White Bread from Gluten Free Mama.

loaf of homemade gluten-free bread made in a bread machine on a cutting board with a knife and butter in the background
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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 2 hours 40 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
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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. 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.
  • 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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    • Hi Stephanie! I have not tried using the recipe in a bread machine that does not have a gluten-free setting, but others have and they left a comment that the bread turned out wonderful. If you try it please let me know how your bread turns out.

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      • I just got a bread machineas a gift. It did not have a GF setting. I used the wheat setting and it turned out AMAZING. I had tried another recipe from another blog last night and it tasted like flour. I knew I wanted honey in my next attempt so I tried yours. It was the best ever. Thank you so much! Do you have a gf pizza dough you like?

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  2. Thank you for posting this wonderful recipe, I can finally make my own bread and really enjoy it. No more store bought bread for me. I feel with your recipes I can enjoy being gluten free and not feel that I missing out in life

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    • Thank you so much Sue for your kind words and your wonderful 5-star recipe review! I can’t tell you how happy it makes me that you enjoyed the bread. You have really blessed me. Thank you again!

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  3. This recipe is perfect! The bread turned out amazing. The taste is superb. Thank you for this awesome gluten free bread recipe! I’ll be making it again and again and again.

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    • Thank you so much Julie for the amazing 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 again!

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  4. Ileft you a message about your biscuits which were fantastic so I was looking forward to making the bread. I was disappointed to find that you have to use a bread machine and I don’t have one. Have you heard of anyone making this in the regular overn? It would be great to have bread again. I’m like yolu though in that I prefer subs with plenty of good fatty flavors like the cheesesteak you mentioned.. I’m going to go now and check your dinner roll recipe to see if I’ll be able to make them without a bread machine

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    • Hi Ruth! I am going to test my bread recipe baking it in the oven. I’ll update you as soon as I test it out. The dinner rolls are super easy to make and do not need a bread machine. I use the dinner rolls to make cheeseburger sliders for my kids and they love them.

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  5. You are amazing! After feeling “off” for the last 15-20 years we came to find I’m gluten intolerant. This made me mad because I love bread, pizza dough, cookies, cakes, garlic knots…you get the picture lol. So after a month of suffering while watching my family eat their sloppy Joe on big beautiful fluffy rolls while mine is just on my plate being spooned into my mouth I cannot say how thankful I am for your site! I feel like I can eat the things I enjoy without saying “oh forget it, gimme a roll!” And then feeling tired, foggy and off afterwards. It’s definitely a win-win! So thank you from the bottom of my heart and keep up the excellent work! Oh, and since this is supposed to be about this bread, yes it is AMAZING!!! And, yes it fills the gluten bread void, unlike some that are just “meh, it’s kinda like bread.” This IS bread. Hallelujah!!! 😄

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    • Thank you so much Meaghan for the amazing 5-star recipe review! I can’t tell you how happy it makes me to hear that you enjoyed the bread. Thank you so much for your kind words and your encouragement! You totally made my night. I am so glad that you are feeling better, since going gluten-free. It was life changing for me as well and I suffered for over 15 years so I totally understand. Plus I’m a foodie, so I really get it. You are so welcome, I love sharing what I make for my family. I started my blog to help others and it really blesses me. Thank you from the bottom Meaghan my heart!

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    • Hi Pat! I have not tried making this recipe with flaxseed eggs. I have only just started baking egg-free with the Bob’s Red Mill egg replacer. If you try it, will you please let me know how it turns out?

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  7. This was delicious! And tasted like real bread! My husband, who does not have to eat gluten-free, even enjoyed it. AND, this was my first time EVER making bread, and it turned out great on the first try!! I have the T-faI bread machine and just hit the program 1 button for gluten-free bread. I am allergic to eggs, so I used 2 tablespoons flax meal soaked in 6 tablespoons warm water for 10 minutes as the egg replacer, and that worked too. (Mentioning in case that is helpful for other readers.)

    Do you happen to have a sandwich bread recipe? I am super excited to try more of your recipes.

    Thank you!!

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    • Thank you so much Nicole for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the bread. I am glad to hear that the flax eggs worked well with the recipe. Thank you for sharing your results, I really appreciate it! I do not have a sandwich bread recipe yet, I’m still working on it. The dinner rolls are great for sandwiches and making sliders. I hope you enjoy the other recipes you try. Thanks again!

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    • Hi Diane! My family likes a sweeter bread, but when I make a savory bread I do cut back on the honey. I do feel the honey helps with the softness of the bread. I hope you enjoy it!

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  9. What size or weight loaf does your bread machine make? My bread machine is very old and I think it makes a 1 to 1.5 pound loaf. Other GF recipes I have made overflow and make a huge mess. So I have learned I have to make sure of the recipe size for the loaf. I am encouraged by the comments and reviews on here! I am going to have to try your recipe using an egg replacer though too. I’ll let you know how it works out!

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    • Hi Stephanie! My bread machine makes 1, 1.5 and 2-pound loaves. It does not show me what size loaf it is in the gluten-free setting. I have never tried the recipe with egg replacer. Please let me know how it works out. Thanks!

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  10. Also loving the taste and texture and think this recipe would make great rolls. Do u think if I took it out before it bakes and made rolls and baked them that they would turn out? Thx!

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    • Hi Lisa! I am so happy that you enjoyed the bread. I have a recipe for dinner rolls that I think you would really like. If you try the dinner roll recipe please let me know how you like them. I hope you enjoy them!

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  11. The BEST!! Wow. Phenomenal recipe. This bread was absolutely delicious. For reference, I used Bob’s Red Mill one-to-one baking flour. I did not add the xantham gum, since that flour already includes it. I also used Good Karma brand flaxmilk + protein dairy-free milk and plant based “butter.”
    As far as the bread machine, I have an old Welbit ABM3500 bread machine. I used the “dough” setting first, then right after used the “baked” setting once and it came out perfect! Pretty much all gluten free bread made in an old machine should use the dough + bake cycle 🙂 thank you for this recipe!!

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    • Thank you so much for the amazing 5-star recipe review Brittney! I am so happy that you enjoyed the bread. I have never tried flax milk, I usually use almond or cashew milk when I make it dairy-free. I’ll have to try that. Thank you for the settings tip for using older bread machines. You are so welcome I love sharing what I make for my family. Thank you again!

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  12. I made this today with a regular bread maker! I selected 2lb sandwich bread on my black and decker maker. It took 3 hours to bake on this setting and I used robinhood all purpose flour as well as 1/2 of the salt. It turned out delicious! The middle sunk a bit however with butter it tastes like homemade rolls to me! My littles love it!! Uay…thank you! I hope it roasts well…:D no more buying bread for me!

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    • Hi! I am so happy to hear that you and your littles enjoyed the bread! I am glad to hear that the recipe worked in a regular bread machine without a gluten-free setting. I have never tried Robinhood gluten-free flour before. Did you allow it to cool a little before removing it from the pan? Sometimes if you remove it too early it can cause the bread to sink. Thank you for the wonderful recipe review!

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  13. I have a kitchen aid bread machine with the gluten-free option. I used Robin hood all purpose flour with almond milk. It dropped 2 inches from the edge of the pan, leaving a crusted thin layer 2 inches in height all around. It came out easily and my husband and I ate the crusted edge. It was sweet but amazing.

    I have attempted two other online recipes and they both overflowed and made such a mess. I was hopeful with my third try.

    I haven’t had a slice yet as it is cooling down from a 2hrs 44min cycle. But it seems promising based on what we just tasted!!!

    I’ll try it with the Red Mill brand next time.

    What would you recommend as alternative to honey for making it less sweet? I can’t see eating this as a sandwich, but rather for just toast along with jam.

    Thanks for the recipe!! I’ve gain confidence back in my rookie baking and bread machine!

    Can’t wait to try your other recommended recipes.

    Btw… I love how you offer all kinds of alternatives. How the recipes are simple and easy to follow. The check boxes are fantastic! And all your added tips. Really has helped me out in my kitchen rookiness. LOL… cooking is one thing, but having to make specialized items is even harder. So thank you for that!!!

    Cheers!

    Val

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    • Hi Val! You could cut down on the amount of honey or substitute a lesser amount of granulated sugar in the recipe if you want the bread less sweet. I would definitely continue to use the Robin Hood gluten-free flour as it looks like it has the same ingredients as the Pillsbury gluten-free flour that I use. Bob’s Red Mill has sorghum flour in it. From my test baking with flours with sorghum, they do not absorb liquid the same way. I have not tried this recipe with the Bob’s, so if you try it will you please let me know how it turns out? It makes my heart so happy to hear that I have helped you get your confidence back for baking. Thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement!

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  15. I after being diagnosed with Celiac almost 3 years ago, i didn’t know what I was going to do, I grew up on Italian food, I LOVE bread, pasta, cinn. rolls, cake etc. At the time I lived in central PA, State College was an hour away so my gluten free choices were very limited to what ever Wal-Mart carried, it was the only store in town that had food and having to pay almost $7.00 for a tiny load of bread is just robbery, $19.99 for 5lbs of flour made it so I couldn’t afford to bake, anyway sorry for venting, I am back home in CT, better doctors, more choices, bread is still outrageous but flour is more affordable, so I do not have a bread machine, I did look through the reviews to see if anybody else had that problem but didn’t see any. I do have my Kitchen Aid, how would I go about making your bread with my Kitchen Aid?

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    • Hi Annie! I totally understand the struggle with missing your favorite foods and the high cost of gluten-free products. I am going to publish my recipe for bread baked in the oven next week. I highly recommend baking with Pillsbury gluten-free flour. I order it from Walmart for less than $5 for a 2lb bag. Some stores also carry it, but I order in bulk because I do so much baking. I get free shipping to my home, but there is always the option to ship free to your local store too. I will email you next week when I get the recipe posted, but definitely check back because sometimes my emails end up in the spam folder.

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      • Can you please send me a note when you publish the oven recipe. I have the flour but no bread maker!! Thank you.

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  16. My first attempt I used arrowhead mills gluten free baking blend and it fell and was very gummy. I knew you had said that all gluten free baking blends were not created equal so I tried a recipe for a gluten free baking blend that I also found on Pinterest and used that. My first attempt I used THMs Super sweet instead of the honey and it turned out great ( I only did this because I was out of honey)… then I made another one and instead of using the milk I used water ( adding 1 1/2 tsps extra butter per cup of water). I’m not completely dairy free but I’m doing my best to cut it way down and I’m not a fan of the almond milks, etc… anyway, since I was still out of honey I used molasses and it turned out absolutely amazing! Using the water cuts the cost back as well so win, win🙌🙌🙌

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    • Thank you so much Pamela for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that enjoyed the bread and that you were able to adjust the recipe with success. It’s so true that not all flour blends are not created equal. I have tried a lot of gluten-free flour blends and they all bake differently. I love that you used molasses, I am definitely going to try the recipe with it. Thank you again!

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  17. To say that it turned out great – understatement. It’s rich and soft and flavorful, it turned nice golden color even though everyone says it’s hard to get gluten free loaf to turn golden. It cooked all the way through. I didn’t have to help mixing with the spatula or interfering with the process in any way. I premixed all the liquid ingredients in a bowl beforehand and poured it into a baking pan and then put all dry ingredients with dry yeast on top. I highly recommend it! Can’t wait to try this recipe with some seeds in it

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    • Thank you so much for the amazing 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the bread. Your comments really made my day! That is a great tip about premixing the wet ingredients. Thank you again!

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  18. Can you please send me a note when you publish the oven recipe. I have the flour but no bread maker!! Thank you.

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