Fluffy and Soft Gluten-Free Bread Recipe

Fluffy and Soft Gluten-Free Bread 🍞✨

Tender, airy, and perfect for sandwiches or toast—even without gluten!

Gluten-free bread can sometimes be dense, but with the right combination of flours, starches, and xanthan gum, you can achieve a soft, pillowy loaf.

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🧾 Ingredients (1 loaf)

Dry Ingredients

• 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum included)

• ½ cup gluten-free oat flour

• ¼ cup potato starch or cornstarch

• 2 tsp instant yeast

• 1 tsp salt

• 2 Tbsp sugar

Wet Ingredients

• 1¼ cups warm water (100–110°F / 38–43°C)

• 2 large eggs, room temperature

• 3 Tbsp olive oil or melted butter

• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Activate yeast

   • In a small bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast.

   • Let sit 5–10 minutes until frothy.

2. Mix dry ingredients

   • In a large bowl, whisk gluten-free flours, starch, and salt.

3. Combine wet & dry

   • Beat eggs, oil, and vinegar into yeast mixture.

   • Gradually stir into dry ingredients until fully combined.

   • Batter will be thicker than cake batter but not as stiff as traditional dough.

4. First rise

   • Cover bowl with a towel or plastic wrap.

   • Let rise in a warm place 45–60 minutes, until slightly puffed (may not double).

5. Prepare pan

   • Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.

   • Pour batter in and smooth top.

6. Second rise

   • Cover and let rise 20–30 minutes.

7. Bake

   • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

   • Bake 35–45 minutes until golden and hollow-sounding when tapped.

8. Cool

   • Let cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

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🌟 Pro Tips

• Don’t skip xanthan gum unless your flour blend already contains it—it helps trap air.

• Warm environment helps gluten-free yeast rise better.

• Slice with a serrated knife for clean cuts.

• Optional add-ins: herbs, seeds, or shredded cheese.

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🔄 Variations

• Herbed bread: Add 1–2 tsp dried rosemary or thyme

• Sweet bread: Add 2–3 Tbsp honey and a pinch of cinnamon

• Seeded topping: Sprinkle sesame, sunflower, or pumpkin seeds before baking

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🍽️ Serving Ideas

• Sandwiches or toast

• Breakfast with jam or nut butter

• Served with soups and salads

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If you want, I can also provide a “super soft, sandwich-style” gluten-free bread recipe that stays fresh for days and freezes beautifully.