New Gluten Free Bread Recipes (2024)

Ever since the publication date of Gluten Free on a Shoestring Bakes Bread, I have been baking my way through the book over and over (and over) again. Not only has it helped me compile a comprehensive list of answers for the Gluten Free Bread FAQs that have come up (and I expect to come up), but honestly?

It's just plain fun.

Usually, once I put a cookbook to bed, it takes me a while to start going back to cook and bake from it for my family, for fun. Even though I won't go so far as to say that writing a cookbook is like having a baby (that analogy always fell short for me, especially since I have 3 kids and they are way, way harder!), it can suck the joy right out of a topic for a while.

But bread is different.For a couple reasons.

First, part of me still can't believe how different it is now that we have these new methods.

Second, all of those specialty breads that, frankly, I didn't have the chance to develop in time—they're all now fair game. And I'm working my way through them one by one by one.

So far, my crowning post-publication gluten free bread achievement is the Braided Nutella Bread. I'm also working on Gluten Free Indian Fry Bread, Easter Bread, Yeasted Coffee Cake and Honey Dinner Rolls. As cliché as it sounds, it's true: the sky's the limit! If they can make it with gluten, we can make it without. That's a promise—and I'll prove it to you, whatever it takes.

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Here's the 10¢ tour of these 8 New Could-Have-Been-In-The-Book Gluten Free Bread Recipes, with a little bit about what I love about each:

Gluten Free Braided Nutella Bread: You and I both know that this should have been in the book. And if it had been in the book, it would have made it onto the cover. It's a beauty! And it's soft and decadent and tastes even better than it looks. Let's not eventalk about how it smells while it's baking. This is sell-your-house bread.

Stuffed Gluten Free Soft Breadsticks: These are really just the Soft Olive Garden-Style Breadsticks from the book, but stuffed with cheese. I used cheese sticks since that's, well, easy. But you could also use this dough to make mini little cheese-filled breadstick bites. Mmmm…. appetizers.

Gluten Free Chocolate Pull-Apart Bread: This is one of those recipes that was floating around the Internet for, just, well for years, and we were left out in the cold. Using the “old” style of gluten free yeast bread dough to shape like this … it just wasn't gonna happen. But now it's all different, and we. have. arrived.

Super Fluffy Gluten Free Asiago Bagels: The bagels in the book are New York-style bagels. Crisp on the outside, chewy on the inside. They're boiled for longer, plus the dough is stiffer and isn't enriched with butter. These are enriched a bit, with a softer, wetter dough and they're boiled for less than a minute total. That means a super fluffy bagel, with only a slightly chewy crust. In New York, they're dangerously close to just being rolls with holes, not bagels. But they taste so good I can't help myself!

Gluten Free Soft Vanilla Swirl Bread: Kind of like cinnamon swirl bread, but I make that in a bit of a different fashion in the book, to avoid the gap in the bread around the swirl. The kind in the book? You can make a sandwich out of that. A really, really fabulous sandwich. This one is really a treat. For toast, warm, with a generous pat of butter.

New Orleans-Style Gluten Free Beignets: A lot like the glazed yeast-raised donuts in the book, these traditional beignets are richer (with soured evaporated milk, which makes for a rich buttermilk flavor) and just the puffiest, lightest yeasted donuts you'll ever have. And the generous sprinkling of confectioners' sugar doesn't hurt either.

Gluten Free Wonton Wrappers: Just like we took the gluten free flour tortillas from Shoestring Cookbooks past and made them brand new with the ingredients and methods in the new book, this new wonton wrapper recipe is better than ever. The dough is so easy to work with, you won't even mind. Make a double batch, and freeze them either filled as dumplings or plain, in a stack. Then defrost them overnight in the refrigerator—or boil them in wonton soup from frozen.

Gluten Free King Cake For Mardi Gras: Fat Tuesday has come and gone, but it will come again next year. And almost better than actuallyeating the foods you remember isknowing that you will be able to continue to enjoy them for years to come. Just like you remember.

Love,
Me

P.S. If you don't have your copy ofGluten Free on a Shoestring Bakes Breadyet,won’t you grab one today? Thank you so much for your support!

New Gluten Free Bread Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What is the trick to making good gluten-free bread? ›

Tips and Techniques to make better Gluten Free Bread
  1. Use psyllium husk powder.
  2. Let the dough rest (not exactly the same as a bulk proof)
  3. Mix or knead thoroughly.
  4. Use less yeast.
  5. Bake in a tin with tall sides.
  6. Bake for longer, often at a lower temperature.
  7. Create steam in the oven.
  8. Use the tangzhong or scalded flour method.

Why do you put apple cider vinegar in gluten-free bread? ›

Apple cider vinegar or another acid lightens up the dough. You can add up to 4 Tbsp of acid for 500 g gluten-free flour. Don't worry, you won't be able to taste it afterwards. To lighten up a yeast dough even more, you can add a packet of baking powder or cream of tartar baking powder to 500 g flour.

What is the biggest challenge of making gluten-free bread? ›

One of the main challenges in making gluten-free bread is achieving the same texture and rise as traditional wheat bread.

Which yeast is best for gluten-free bread? ›

My homemade gluten free sandwich bread recipe calls for instant yeast, which may also be labeled as quick rise. If you'd like to substitute active dry yeast instead, you can, but you'll need to take a few extra steps.

What flour is best for gluten-free bread? ›

Rice flour(s): A combination of brown rice flour and white rice flour, with their ideal balance of protein and starch, provide bulk and mildly sweet, neutral flavor. The rice flours are finely ground so they absorb liquid quickly and evenly.

What is the best gluten-free flour for yeast baking? ›

If you want to buy just one gluten-free flour, we highly recommend the Pillsbury all-purpose gluten-free flour. Not only is it our favorite gluten-free flour, and easy to use in gluten-free recipes, but it's also one of the few gluten-free flours currently on the market that is recommended for baking with yeast.

What does cream of tartar do in gluten-free bread? ›

A: Yes, cream of tartar can be used in gluten-free bread recipes to improve dough stability and rise.

Is vinegar bad for gluten intolerance? ›

Most vinegars are gluten-free. Most varieties are distilled and made from inherently gluten-free ingredients such as grapes. The only vinegar that needs to be avoided is malt vinegar. Malt vinegar is not distilled, and malt is derived from barley, a grain that is not gluten-free.

Why is my homemade gluten-free bread gummy? ›

Gummy on the inside- bake for a longer time. Gluten free bread takes much longer than a regular loaf to bake and therefore a sticky crumb is generally the result of under baking. It is easy to see why this can happen, gluten free bread dough needs more moisture and is often difficult to knead with conventional methods.

What is the trick to baking with gluten free flour? ›

2 teaspoons of baking powder per cup of gluten-free flour is necessary to ensure proper leavening. Baking soda and buttermilk can be used to leaven instead of baking powder, but 1-1/8 teaspoon of cream of tartar should be added for each 1/2 teaspoon baking soda used.

Why has my gluten-free bread sunk in the middle? ›

When the middle rises up and then sinks down in the middle, leaving the edges high, that's an indication that your dough is to wet. Try adding a minimal amount of liquid at the start, then check on it as it mixes to see if it needs more liquid; if needed, add a small amount at a time.

Is Fleischmann's Quick Rise Instant yeast gluten-free? ›

Fleischmann's Active Dry yeast, Rapid Rise yeast, Pizza Crust yeast, Bread Machine yeast, and Fresh Active yeast all are considered gluten-free, according to the company. 6 Be aware that Fleischmann's Simply Homemade baking mixes are not gluten-free. Red Star, SAF, and bakipan.

Can you use active dry yeast in gluten-free bread? ›

In short, it depends on the kind of yeast. Most yeast is gluten-free, but some kinds of yeast do contain gluten. The most common kinds of yeast used for baking, like baker's yeast and active dry yeast, are gluten-free.

Is King Arthur gluten-free flour good for yeast baking? ›

Our Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour will work in any recipe that calls for gluten-free flour and an added stabilizer (e.g. xanthan gum), even yeasted breads.

Why is it so challenging to make good gluten-free bread? ›

Running into problems. Gluten is protein that elasticizes dough, providing structure and enabling it to trap the carbon dioxide generated by yeast. (This is why many gluten-free formulations don't use yeast.) Eliminating it often leaves dough that is runnier than conventional bread dough.

Is there a trick to baking with gluten-free flour? ›

2 teaspoons of baking powder per cup of gluten-free flour is necessary to ensure proper leavening. Baking soda and buttermilk can be used to leaven instead of baking powder, but 1-1/8 teaspoon of cream of tartar should be added for each 1/2 teaspoon baking soda used.

Why is my homemade gluten-free bread so dense? ›

You may need to add extra liquid or combine different flours to achieve the proper hydration level for your dough. Incorrect Flour Ratios: Different gluten-free flours have varying levels of protein and starch, which can affect the texture of your bread. Using the wrong flour ratio can result in a dense and gummy loaf.

How do you make gluten-free bread less crumbly? ›

The gluten in traditional flour is what gives dough its stickiness. Without it, gluten-free products can be dry and crumbly. There is a way to compensate for this however — use xanthan gum. Some bakers also use gelatin or agar.

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