All that stands between you and this vegan + gluten-free loaf are 7 ingredients and a little bit of time. It’s the perfect weekend activity, and there’s nothing better than starting the work week with a fresh loaf of bread! Let’s bake!
How to Make Artisan-Style Gluten-Free Bread
This gluten-free artisan-style bread begins like a traditional bread recipe: with activating the yeast in warm sugar water, giving it a classic taste and beautiful rise. After that, things get a little different! To mimic the chewy, flexible, sticky texture of gluten, this loaf relies on a special ingredient that’s well worth adding to your gluten-free pantry: psyllium husk powder! Psyllium is KEY to the undetectably gluten-free texture of this bread, and there’s just nothing quite like it. Bonus? It’s a fiber-rich ingredient with some pretty impressive digestive health benefits. Now that we’ve gotten that essential ingredient out of the way, let’s talk about our trio of gluten-free flours, which is also important for the right texture! Brown rice flour is the primary ingredient, giving the bread structure and a wholesome, neutral flavor. The other two are potato starch to keep it light and fluffy and tapioca flour to give the dough a little stretch. The final ingredient is salt for flavor! After adding the flours, you’ll be jumping into a little finger workout (unless you have a mixer with a dough hook). Vigorously kneading the dough helps to hydrate the flours and evenly distribute the psyllium, ensuring the best texture. Then we shape it, let it rise, and it’s time to bake. Our preferred method is in a Dutch oven because it easily captures steam, making the outside of the bread shiny, stretchy and pliable. But if you only have a baking sheet or loaf pan, we think you’ll still be impressed with the result! Check out that bubbly beauty! We can’t wait for you to try this bread! It’s:ChewyFluffyBeautifulCrusty on the outsideSoft on the inside& SO delicious! It reminds us of bread that’s often served as a starter at fancy restaurants with soft, spreadable butter or an herby olive oil + balsamic dipping sauce. But the serving options know no limits! Enjoy it with nut butter, alongside soups, and for making bruschetta, grilled “cheese” sandwiches, and more.
More Gluten-Free Bread Recipes
Fluffy Gluten-Free Naan (Yeast-Free, 20 Minutes!) The BEST Gluten-Free Bread (No-Knead!) Gluten-Free Flatbread (1 Bowl, 20 Minutes!) The Ultimate Gluten-Free Banana Bread (Bakery-Worthy!)
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