Here’s a reliable, soft gluten-free bread recipe that works well even if you’re new to gluten-free baking. It’s a simple yeast loaf with good structure and flavor 🍞
Soft Gluten-Free Sandwich Bread
Ingredients
Dry
2 cups (280 g) gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)
1 packet (2¼ tsp) instant yeast
1 tbsp sugar or honey
1 tsp salt
Wet
1¼ cups warm milk or dairy-free milk (about 110°F / 43°C)
2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
2 large eggs (room temperature)
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Activate yeast
In a bowl, mix warm milk and sugar. Stir in yeast and let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
Mix dough
Add oil, eggs, and vinegar to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
Add dry ingredients
Stir in flour and salt. Beat with a mixer (or vigorously by hand) for 2–3 minutes.
👉 The dough should be thick and sticky—more like cake batter than regular bread dough.
First rise
Transfer dough to a greased loaf pan (8½ × 4½ inch). Smooth the top with wet hands.
Cover loosely and let rise in a warm place for 30–45 minutes, until it rises just above the pan.
Bake
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake for 35–40 minutes, until golden and the internal temp reaches about 200°F (93°C).
Cool completely
Remove from pan and cool on a rack before slicing (important for texture).
Tips for Best Results
Use a gluten-free flour blend meant for yeast bread if possible.
If your blend has no xanthan gum, add 1 tsp.
For extra softness, brush the top with butter right after baking.
Slice once fully cool and store tightly wrapped or freeze slices.
If you want:
Vegan version
No eggs
Whole-grain / oat-based
Bread machine recipe
