Cooking and Serving: 11 minutes | 8 slices
Ingredients
Why this recipe works in a bread machine | How to make this gluten free bread recipe in a bread machine | Bread Machine Tips for the Best Gluten Free Loaf
Description
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins | Total Time: 11 minutes | Servings: 8 slices
Ingredients
Why this recipe works in a bread machine
How to make this gluten free bread recipe in a bread machine
Bread Machine Tips for the Best Gluten Free Loaf
Ingredient substitutions and allergy-friendly options
Thinking of using your oven?
Instructions
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS IN A BREAD MACHINE
Not every gluten free bread recipe can be made in a bread machine. Here’s why.
this recipe works so well in one:.
Soft crumb, crisp crust: It bakes up with a tender, open crumb and a.
golden-brown crust that isn’t too hard or chewy.
Buttery flavor: Even with just one rise, it develops a subtle tang and deep,.
Optimized dough texture: The dough is soft enough to be thoroughly mixed bread machine paddle, but not so wet that the loaf collapses as it cools.
Brand agnostic: This recipe fits the cycle of most modern bread makers,.
especially those with a single rise and longer bake.
RECIPE INGREDIENTS
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letters spelling name of each ingredient.
for gluten free bread machine recipe in small bowls with black block letters.
spelling name of each ingredient.
To make this gluten free bread recipe work in your bread machine, you’ll need a.
few extra ingredients that improve rise, structure, and flavor. Here’s what each.
one does and why it matters:.
Gluten free flour blend: Any high quality, rice flour-based all purpose.
gluten free flour blend should work fine, as long as it’s meant to be used.
for yeast bread (unlike KAF Measure for Measure). If you use Bob’s Red Mill.
1-to-1 gluten free, you’ll need to add more xanthan gum.
Tapioca starch: Adds more stretch and flexibility to the bread. Add this even.
though your all purpose blend already contains some.
Cream of tartar & vinegar: Both add some acidity to the bread to help it.
Baking powder: Adds some instant rise to the bread and acts as insurance in.
case your bread machine’s preset rising time of 1 hour isn’t quite enough.
Sugar: Feeds the yeast, adds a bit of tenderness to the crumb.
Salt: Controls the yeast, and adds flavor.
Yeast: Provides most of the rise and even some flavor without a first rise.
Milk: Adds moisture, brings the dough together, and adds richness.
Eggs: Help with rise and structure. The yolks also add richness and flavor.
Butter: Adds moisture, flavor, and tenderness.
HOW TO MAKE THIS GLUTEN FREE BREAD RECIPE IN A BREAD MACHINE.
Making gluten free bread in a bread machine is as easy as layering the.
ingredients, setting your machine, and letting it do the work. Just follow these.
steps to get a consistent, bakery-style loaf every time.
To begin making this gluten free bread in your bread maker, whisk the wet.
ingredients—warm milk, melted butter, apple cider vinegar, and eggs—in a large.
liquid measuring cup. In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients,.
except for the yeast: gluten free flour blend with xanthan gum, tapioca starch,.
cream of tartar, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
Pour the wet mixture into the loaf pan of your bread machine. Then carefully.
spoon the dry mixture on top in a flat, even layer—do not mix.
2 cup glass measuring cup with yellow whisked mixture and metal wire whisk in.
cup glass measuring cup with yellow whisked mixture and metal wire whisk in cup.
medium round metal mixing bowl with white flour and large metal wire whisk on.
round metal mixing bowl with white flour and large metal wire whisk on marble.
fingers holding 2 cup glass measuring cup pouring yellow mixture into baking pan.
holding 2 cup glass measuring cup pouring yellow mixture into baking pan for.
hand holding large metal mixing spoon filled with white flour mixture turning.
flour over into black bread machine baking pan with more flour.
holding large metal mixing spoon filled with white flour mixture turning flour.
over into black bread machine baking pan with more flour.
Use a clean finger to make a shallow well in the dry ingredients. Pour the yeast.
into the well, making sure it doesn’t touch the liquid below. Insert the pan.
into the bread machine.
Select the “homemade” setting on your bread machine, if available, and program.
it for a 1.5-pound loaf with:.
– 20 minutes of mixing or kneading.
– 1.5 hours baking time.
– Dark crust setting (if available).
If your machine doesn’t allow manual settings, use the “gluten free,” “rapid.
rise,” “basic,” or “1 rise” cycle instead. Close the lid and start the machine.
When the mixing cycle finishes, use a silicone spatula to scrape down the sides.
of the pan and incorporate any dry spots. Smooth the top of the dough, then.
close the lid and allow the machine to complete the rise and bake cycle.
same baking pan with flour on top and instant yeast granules in small hole in.
center of flour in baking pan in bread machine.
baking pan with flour on top and instant yeast granules in small hole in center.
of flour in baking pan in bread machine.
hand holding white silicone spatula with black handle scraping sides of bread.
machine baking pan with soft raw yellow bread dough.
holding white silicone spatula with black handle scraping sides of bread machine.
baking pan with soft raw yellow bread dough.
Let the loaf bake for at least 1 hour, or until it reaches an internal.
temperature of 205°F on an instant-read thermometer. If your machine browns the.
top, continue baking until it’s golden and firm to the touch.
As soon as baking is complete, remove the loaf pan and turn the bread out onto a.
wire rack. Carefully remove the paddle if it’s stuck inside. Let the bread cool.
for at least 1 hour (ideally 2) before slicing, to allow the crumb to fully set.
image of top of bread machine bread on wire silver metal rack.
of top of bread machine bread on wire silver metal rack.
image of side of bread machine bread on same wire silver metal rack.
of side of bread machine bread on same wire silver metal rack.
BREAD MACHINE TIPS FOR THE BEST GLUTEN FREE LOAF
Choose a 1-rise cycle (or the “homemade” setting):.
If your bread machine has a “homemade” or custom setting, use it—it gives you.
control over the knead, rise, and bake times. Otherwise, choose a preset with.
one kneading cycle and one rise, like “gluten free,” “rapid rise,” “basic,” or.
“one rise.” Skip any setting that includes a second rise or punch-down, which.
won’t work well with gluten free dough.
Start with warm or room-temperature ingredients:.
Bread machines can’t adjust rise time for cold dough. If your milk, eggs, or.
butter are too cold, the yeast won’t activate properly and your loaf may not.
rise enough. Use ingredients at the temperature listed in the recipe—no.
Get a golden top crust (even if your machine can’t):.
Set your machine to the darkest crust setting, if available. If the top doesn’t.
brown well, finish the loaf in a 400°F oven for 10 minutes after baking. A.
golden, firm top means the crumb inside is fully baked.
Cool completely before slicing:.
Wait at least 1 hour (ideally 2) before slicing your loaf. Cutting too soon.
especially into gluten free bread leads to gummy slices and releases steam that.
can dry the bread out.
whole brown crusted loaf of bread on the same brown cutting board with blue.
cloth and bread knife.
brown crusted loaf of bread on the same brown cutting board with blue cloth and.
INGREDIENT SUBSTITUTIONS AND ALLERGY-FRIENDLY OPTIONS.
Use unsweetened almond milk or another smooth, unflavored nondairy milk (avoid.
gritty options like oat milk). Replace butter with vegan butter from a block for.
best flavor. You can use 35 grams (2½ tablespoons) neutral oil, but the bread.
Try two flax or chia eggs (1 tbsp ground seed + 3 tbsp water per egg). Bob’s Red.
Mill Egg Replacer or refrigerated JustEgg may also work, but results may vary.
Even if your flour blend includes tapioca, you still need the extra here for.
structure and flexibility. If needed, replace it with more flour blend or superfine glutinous white rice flour—but tapioca starch gives the best.
No substitute for yeast here, but you can use active dry yeast instead of.
instant. Use 10 grams total, mix it into the milk mixture, and let it sit until.
bubbly before continuing.
2 individual slices of sandwich bread on brown cutting board on gray surface.
individual slices of sandwich bread on brown cutting board on gray surface.
THINKING OF USING YOUR OVEN?
This recipe was made just for bread machines
If you’d rather bake your bread in a regular oven, check the FAQ below for the.
link to my classic loaf.
GLUTEN FREE BREAD RECIPE FOR BREAD MACHINE
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins.
Cook Time: 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins.
Resting/kneading/rising time: 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins.
Total Time: 2 hours hrs 45 minutes mins.
Yellow sliced bread with brown crust on brown cutting board.
sliced bread with brown crust on brown cutting board.
This gluten free bread recipe for the bread machine makes a tall, crusty loaf.
with a soft, flexible crumb. Made with gluten free flour, yeast, milk, and.
eggs—or easily made dairy free.
EQUIPMENT
Bread machine with “homemade” adjustable setting or at least a “gluten free”.
EQUIPMENT
Bread machine with “homemade” adjustable setting or at least a “gluten free”.
Notes
* 1 ½ cups (12 fluid ounces) whole milk, warm (about 95°F)
* 3 tablespoons (42 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
* 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
* 2 (100 g (weighed out of shell)) eggs, at room temperature
* 2 ⅝ cups (368 g) all purpose gluten free flour blend
* 3 teaspoons xanthan gum omit, if your blend already contains it
* ½ cup (72 g) tapioca starch/flour
* ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
* ½ teaspoon baking powder
* 2 tablespoons (24 g) granulated sugar
* 2 teaspoons (12 g) kosher salt
* Remove the loaf pan from your bread machine and attach the mixing paddle. Set
* In a large liquid measuring cup or mixing bowl, whisk together the warm milk,
melted butter, vinegar, and eggs until fully combined.
* In a separate bowl, whisk together the gluten free flour blend, xanthan gum,
tapioca starch, cream of tartar, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
* Pour the wet ingredients into the loaf pan. Carefully spoon the dry mixture
on top in an even layer—do not mix. Use a clean finger to make a small well
in the center and add the yeast to the well.
* Plug in and set up your bread machine for use.
* If your machine has a “homemade” or custom setting, set it for:
• 1.5 pound loaf setting
• 20 minutes of mixing/keading (1 cycle only)
• 1 hour rise (one rise only)
• Dark crust (if available)
Otherwise, choose a “gluten free,” “basic,” or “one rise” cycle.
* Place the bread pan securely in the machine and close the lid. Press the
* Listen for when the mixing/keading cycle is done or nearly done, and use a
silicone spatula to scrape down the sides of the pan to mix in any loose
* Wet the spatula, and smooth the top of the raw dough into an even layer.
* Close the lid and allow the bread to rise fully and bake for 1 hour.
* Open the lid and use an instant read thermometer to check the internal
temperature at the center of the loaf. It should read at least 205°F.
* If your machine browns the top, let it bake until the top is browned and
feels firm on top (another 15 to 20 minutes).
* When baking is complete, check that the internal temperature reaches 205°F.
If the top isn’t fully browned, remove the bread from the pan and bake in a
400°F oven for 10 more minutes.
* Let the bread cool on a wire rack for at least 1 hour (ideally 2) before
Many modern bread machines now offer a “homemade” or custom setting that lets
you control the knead, rise, and bake stages. I’ve used and recommend the
KitchenArm 29-in-1 SMART Bread Machine for this
recipe, but any model with a 1-rise cycle will work. I’ve also tested the
Zojirushi, but note that it requires a 2-pound loaf and comes at a premium
Recommended gluten free flour blends for this recipe:
* Better Batter Original Blend – Works beautifully
* Nicole’s Best Blend – Be sure to add 3 tsp xanthan gum
* King Arthur GF Bread Flour – Works, but loaf may be denser
* Caputo Fioreglut – Loaf may be shorter and pale
* KAF Measure for Measure – Not suitable for yeast recipes
* Cup4Cup – Formula changed and I no longer recommend it.
* Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 – I can usually use it somewhat effectively in yeast
bread but it’s not a recommended blend here
To make your own blend using one of my “mock” recipes, please see the all
purpose gluten free flour blends
Instant yeast is also called rapid-rise or breadmaker yesat.
To use active dry yeast instead of instant yeast, use 10 grams instead of 8, and
mix it into the milk mixture. Let the mixture sit until the yeast begins to
bubble, then continue with the recipe.
Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 701mg | Potassium: 142mg | Fiber:
4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 265IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron:
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an
Yeast bread is always best the day it’s made. If you wrap the cooled loaf
tightly in plastic wrap, unsliced, it will still be great the next day.
For longer storage, place it in a freezer safe zip top bag, sliced or unsliced,
squeeze out as much air as possible and freeze for up to 3 months.
Defrost stale slices, sprinkle lightly with lukewarm water and place in a 300°F toaster
oven for 5 to 10 minutes or until warm.
GLUTEN FREE BREAD MACHINE FAQS
Can I use honey instead of sugar?
You can, but I don’t recommend it. I tested this bread machine recipe with 2
tablespoons (42g) of honey and found the flavor overpowering. If you still want
to try, reduce the milk
Can I substitute psyllium husk for xanthan gum?
If your gluten free flour blend doesn’t already contain xanthan gum, you can try
using 20 grams of blond psyllium husk instead. Expect a slightly different
Can I use gluten free bread flour in this recipe?
Yes, King Arthur’s Gluten Free Bread Flour works here, but expect a slightly
shorter loaf with a tighter crumb. You may need to increase the liquid 10%. Don’t use my homemade gluten free bread flour
suitable for this bread machine recipe.
Can I reset my bread machine if I pick the wrong cycle?
Usually, yes—but it depends on your model. Check your manual or look up
instructions online. For example, with the KitchenArm bread maker, you have to
unplug the machine and wait at least 15 minutes before you can reset it.
Can I use a 1 pound bread machine?
Yes—just scale the recipe down grams of egg total (1 extra-large egg or a portion of two beaten eggs).
Can you bake this bread in the oven instead of the bread maker?
No—this recipe was developed specifically for bread machines. For a traditional
oven-baked loaf, use my classic gluten free bread recipe
What bread machine do you recommend?
I’ve used the KitchenArm 29-in-1 SMART Bread Machine
and recommend it for its “homemade” setting, general effectiveness, and
reasonable price. Look for a machine that lets you control the knead, rise, and
bake times. I have a Zojirushi brand bread machine, but it’s very expensive and
you have to make at least a 2 pound loaf because the pan is very large. If you
have that machine and want to use it, increase the yield in the recipe card from
8 slices to 12 slices to fill out the loaf. You’ll need to brown the top in the
oven as described above.