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Fluffy Gluten-Free Bread

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A quick and easy homemade gluten-free bread recipe that yields a soft, fluffy loaf perfect for sandwiches, toast, and more. Made with simple pantry staples and a foolproof method for a light, moist texture.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (300g) gluten-free flour blend (rice flour, tapioca starch, potato starch)
  • 1 tsp xanthan gum
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp instant yeast
  • 1 ¼ cups (300ml) warm water (110°F / 43°C)
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (or melted coconut oil or mild avocado oil)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature (or 2 flax eggs for vegan version)
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, whisk together warm water, sugar, and instant yeast. Let sit for 5–7 minutes until frothy.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine gluten-free flour blend, xanthan gum, baking powder, and salt. Whisk thoroughly.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat eggs lightly, then stir in olive oil and apple cider vinegar.
  4. Bring it all together: Pour the activated yeast mixture and wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix with a wooden spoon until a sticky, thick batter forms.
  5. First rise: Cover the bowl and let the batter rise in a warm spot for about 45 minutes until puffed and airy.
  6. Prepare the pan: Lightly grease an 8 ½ x 4 ½ inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  7. Transfer batter: Scrape batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top gently with a wet spatula or spoon.
  8. Second rise: Cover the pan loosely and let it rise again for 20–30 minutes until slightly puffed.
  9. Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  10. Cool: Remove bread from pan and place on a cooling rack. Let cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use fresh yeast for best rise. The batter is wetter and more like thick cake batter, not traditional dough. Do not knead. Cooling completely before slicing prevents gummy texture. Adding a pan of water in the oven helps keep crust tender. For vegan version, replace eggs with flax eggs and olive oil with coconut or avocado oil.

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