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
Alex says
Best recipe around, thank you so much. I had tweaked a little over the last few months for our tastes, etc, but by far the best recipe out there. I now use 4 egg whites and a little less honey and yeast, but it’s been fun to experiment. Love your recipes, thanks again.
Audrey says
Thank you so much Alex for the awesome 5-star recipe review, it really made my night! I am so happy that you enjoyed the bread and that it’s the best recipe you have tried. Thank you so much for your kind words about my recipes! You are so welcome, I love sharing the recipes I make for my family. Thanks again!
Nicole says
Can I substitute real maple syrup for the honey? If so, is it the same amount or I need to adjust the ingredients?
Audrey says
Hi Nicole! You can easily substitute pure maple syrup for the honey in this recipe and sue the same amount. Thank you so much for asking as I know it will help others! I hope you enjoy the bread.
Cindy says
Great recipe! It is the go-to now for my kids’ lunches and I make 2 loaves a week. I did reduce the honey to 1/4 cup (since they do PB&J and have plenty of sugar with the jelly) and use oil in place of the butter/butter replacer (habit from the box mix I used to use.) I use Better Batter for the flour. My flour amount does fluctuate depending on the dampness of the weather (up to 1/3 c extra). My loaves do twist in on themselves some upon cooling and don’t look as pretty, but they still taste good. I did try cooking it overnight and removing in the morning but any leaving in the pan after the timer goes results in weird middle of the loaf – extremely wet and compacted.
Audrey says
Thank you so much Cindy for the awesome 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you and your kids enjoy the bread. Thank you for sharing your modifications and the brand of flour you used as I know it will help others. Thanks again!
Rae says
I bought the same bread machine that you have. This is the first gluten free bread that has
actually turned out for me. It is delicious too! Thank you so much!
Audrey says
Thank you so much Rae for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the bread. You are so welcome, I love sharing the recipes I make for my family. Thank you 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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
Zeina says
Hi there! Sorry I might have overlooked it, but what temperature do you suggest is good for baking this bread in a conventional oven? Newly GF mama here but all excited to try and cook healthier! Thank you!!
Audrey says
Hi Zeina! This recipe is specifically for the bread machine. I do have a gluten-free bread recipe that is baked in the oven at 350°F. You can check out my oven-baked bread recipe HERE. I hope that helps. Thanks for asking!
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?
Ashley says
I have been using this recipe for awhile now and we can’t thank you enough for it! My son is overjoyed to have tasty bread again.
I was wondering if you could tell me if this dough would work to make hamburger buns. I know I would take it out of the bread maker before it starts to rise, but I don’t know how to let it rise before baking. Do I put it in the oven to let it rise? How long? What temp? How long and what temp for baking?
Thanks so much!
Audrey says
Thank you so much Ashley for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that your family enjoyed the bread. I have not tired using this recipe to make buns. If you try it will you please let me know how it turns out? You are so welcome, I love sharing the recipes I make for my family. Thanks again!
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.
Nikki J says
This is a great gf recipe! I haven’t gotten a great loaf since I got my bread maker over a year ago. This turned out beautiful.
Audrey says
Thank you so much Nikki for the wonderful recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the bread and the loaf turned out beautifully. Thank you again!
Lisa says
I had a bread maker and wasn’t fond of it – any insight on making this in the oven? I tried to look in the notes and comments and don’t seem to find any. I’m desperate to find a recipe that 1) isn’t so expensive, 2) isn’t so heavy 3) is easy to make 🙂 thank you!
Audrey says
Hi Lisa! I have a NEW recipe for oven-baked Gluten-Free Bread. I hope you try it and enjoy the bread. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Andrea says
Love this bread recipe! But when I use King Arthur multi-purpose GF flour, I have to add half a cup more,
Audrey says
Thank you so much Andrea for the wonderful recipe review! I am so happy that you love the bread. Thank you for sharing your flour modification, as I know it will help others. I have not tried this recipe with King Arthur. Thanks again!
Ricky Schaub says
I made this bread today for my wife since she has a severe gluten allergy. I will say this bread turned out perfect and is very tasty. The recipe was super easy to follow and I was a bit nervous since my bread machine does not have a gluten free setting (Oster model ckstbrtw20) but I found a great alternative. I carefully read through each setting on my machine and found that if I used the dough setting to mix, knead, and rise (1:30 minutes) and then used the bake setting which bakes the dough for an hour it turned out perfect. For anyone who is wondering about the best setting for this bread and doesn’t have a gluten free setting I strongly suggest doing it this way. Kudos to Mama knows gluten free for this recipe and simple instructions. Thanks a million not only from me but from my wife who can now enjoy fresh baked bread from the bread machine again. 5 stars only because I can’t give more.
Audrey says
Thank you so much Ricky for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you and your wife enjoyed the bread. Thank you so much for sharing how you were able to use your bread machine that does not have a gluten-free setting. I know it ti will help others a lot. You are so welcome, I love sharing what I make for my family. This really made my day, thanks again!
Alex says
No need to make any changes to recipe, it is amazing! My husband was shocked that this would fit in our diet, it’s that good!
Audrey says
Thank you so much Alex for the awesome 5-star reci[pe review! I am so happy that you and your husband enjoyed the bread. You really made my day. Thanks again!
Becca says
Wow – this recipe is fantastic! I’m eating a piece of warm bread now and couldn’t be happier! I confess – I normally just buy gluten free bread because it’s easier. This recipe might change that!
I can’t wait to try making cinnamon bread next! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe! It will definitely be my go-to from now on!
Now I just have to keep myself from eating half the loaf in one sitting…
Audrey says
Thank you so much Becca for the awesome 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the bread and that the recipe is fantastic! You really made my day. Please let me know how your cinnamon bread turns out. I adore anything cinnamon. You are so welcome, I love sharing what I make for my family. Thanks again!
Jeannette says
Hi this recipe sounds amazing! But before i try to make it I would like to know what bread machine you use. I have found several with GF setting but I am not sure which one to go for. Any advice would be appreciated!
Audrey says
Hi Jeannette! I have an Oster Expressbake Bread Maker with Gluten-Free Setting, 2 Pound, White (CKSTBR9050-NP). I hope you enjoy the bread!
Lindsay says
Thoughts on cutting the honey in half? Any other adjustments needed or will it turn out ok only less sweet?
Audrey says
Hi Lindsay! You can cut the honey in half and the bread will still be delicious. My family just likes sweeter bread. I hope you enjoy the bread!
Heidi Louw says
Hi Audrey! THANK YOU for this recipe! This is finally a GF bread recipe that is almost like normal bread! We loove the taste and texture. With it being so sweet, I might even cut them into slices and dry them in the oven as rusks to dunk in our morning coffee? 🙂 I added a little baking powder and substituted the liquid with soda water to help create more bubbles and ‘rise’ in the bread, as I was worried that the instant yeast might not work properly. I’ll be making another loaf for tonight and cannot wait to dig into it! 🙂
Audrey says
Thank you so much Heidi for the amazing 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the bread. I am working on a new bread recipe that uses baking powder, but I have not tried soda water in a bread recipe before. Thank you so much for sharing that tip. Thank you again!
April in China says
Is there any way a flax or chia or aquafaba egg would work in this recipe? I really want to try this, because the reviews are fantastic and my poor celiac daughter has lived too long without bread (so I’m finally ordering a machine!).
Audrey says
Hi April! I have not tried the recipe with an egg replacement. If you try it, will you please let me know how it turns out? I have baked with Bob’s Red Mill replacer, but I have not tried it with the bread recipe. I hope you and your daughter enjoy the bread!
Andie says
I have just decided to cut wheat from my diet this week for health reasons.
This was my first attempt at making a gluten free bread from scratch (I’ve used the packet mix before). I had buckwheat and tapioca flours so used 2 cups buckwheat and 1 cup tapioca flour. I thought 1/2 cup of honey rather too much, so I used 1/4 cup, but will reduce this again as I found it too sweet.
I used my bread maker on the gluten free option.
I’m happy with my loaf. The texture is good and it cuts well, looks just like your photos!
Thank you for sharing your recipe ?
Audrey says
Thank you so much Andie for the wonderful 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the bread. I am glad to hear that the recipe worked well with buckwheat and tapioca flours. I have not tried baking with buckwheat, but I need to try it. Thank you so much for sharing your modifications. You are so welcome I love sharing what I make for my family. Thanks again!
Robbie Tucker says
OK, so I’ve tried this recipe a few times and it’s always wonderful. But I wanted to try making a couple of alterations to make it a little more of a morning healthy bread.
So I added
– a half a cup of oatmeal
– a half a cup of flaxseed meal
– an extra egg
– replaced the honey with half a cup of brown sugar to lighten the loaf
– used 1/4C melted butter for the oil
The results were quite fantastic! I don’t have a bread machine with a gluten-free settings so I just use the rapid bread setting. Thank you so much to Audrey for the original recipe because it’s amazing!
Audrey says
Thank you Robbie for the awesome 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the bread. Thank you for sharing your modifications to the recipe and that you were able to use the rapid bread setting. I know that it will help others. You are so welcome, I love sharing what I make for my family. Thanks again!
Lois says
Just made this recipe last night and not only was it ridiculously easy but it came out perfectly on the first try! I used the Wal-Mart Great Value All-Purpose blend and it was just fine, for anyone curious about that particular one.
Audrey says
Thank you so much Lois for the amazing 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that you enjoyed the bread and that it came out perfectly on the first try. Thank you for sharing that the recipe worked well with the Wal-Mart Great Value All-Purpose blend, I know that will help others. Thanks again!
Julie says
Hi! I’m a little confused. You said,
“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.”
Does it need a second rise? Or not?
Thanks in advance for your help,
Julie
Audrey says
Hi Julie! Gluten-free bread does not need a second rise. Thanks for catching that, I fixed it. I hope you enjoy the bread!
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!
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!
Georgia says
I have read somewhere that you can use a French bread setting if you don’t have one for gf.
Audrey says
Hi Georgia! I have never tried that. If you try it will you please let me know if that setting works well. Thanks again for sharing!
Valarie Moss says
Instead of using the gluten free flour, could I use almond flour?
Audrey says
Hi Valarie! This recipe will not work well with just almond flour. Almond flour does not absorb moisture the same as rice flour and the texture is very dense condensed compared with rice flour. If you want to use all almond flour, I would look for an almond flour bread recipe. Thanks for asking and if you try my recipe I hope you enjoy it.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
Yong Horton says
I would love to try this recipe, but I don’t have a breadmaker machine. Would you please send me an email. Thank you.
Audrey says
Hi Yong! I will be posting my recipe for bread baked int he oven very soon. I will email you when the recipe is posted. Thank you for asking!
Deb says
Can you please send me a note when you publish the oven recipe. I have the flour but no bread maker!! Thank you.
Audrey says
Hi Deb! I will definitely send you an email when I publish the recipe. I will publish it in the next few weeks for sure. Thanks!
Iryna says
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
Audrey says
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!
Pamela says
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????????????
Audrey says
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!
Annie McKinney says
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?
Audrey says
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.
Deb says
Can you please send me a note when you publish the oven recipe. I have the flour but no bread maker!! Thank you.
Audrey says
Hi Deb! I will definitely send you an email when I publish the recipe. I will publish it in the next few weeks for sure. Thanks!
Carol says
Excited to bake gluten free bread in the bread machine
Audrey says
I hope you enjoy the bread Carol!
Val says
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
Audrey says
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!
Catpaws says
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!
Audrey says
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!
Brittney says
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!!
Audrey says
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!
Lisa says
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!
Audrey says
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!