Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat the oven. Set your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk gluten-free flour, baking powder, xanthan gum if needed, salt, and sugar.
- Mix wet ingredients. In another bowl, whisk eggs, warm milk, oil or melted butter, and apple cider vinegar.
- Combine the batter. Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir until a thick, smooth batter forms.
- Rest the batter. Let the batter sit for 10 minutes. This helps the gluten-free flour absorb moisture.
- Fill the pan. Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Add topping. Sprinkle sesame seeds, gluten-free oats, or everything bagel seasoning on top if desired.
- Bake. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Cool completely. Transfer the loaf to a wire rack and let it cool fully before slicing.
- Slice for toast or sandwiches. Use a serrated knife for clean slices. Toast slices for the best texture.
Pro Tip: Gluten-free bread batter is usually wetter than regular bread dough. Do not keep adding flour, or the loaf can turn dry and heavy.
Sandwich Tip: For lunch sandwiches, slice the bread once fully cooled, then toast lightly before adding fillings. This makes the slices sturdier.
Healthy Tips & Daily Wellness
Homemade gluten-free bread can help you control the ingredients and create a loaf that works for breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
For a more balanced toast, add protein and healthy toppings like eggs, avocado, turkey, tuna salad, chicken salad, cottage cheese, almond butter, hummus, or cheese.
For more fiber, choose a gluten-free flour blend with whole grain ingredients like brown rice flour, sorghum flour, millet flour, buckwheat flour, or certified gluten-free oat flour.
If you are gluten-free for medical reasons, avoid shared toasters, cutting boards, and butter knives that may contain gluten crumbs. Use a clean toaster bag or dedicated gluten-free toaster when needed.
