Bake the Best Gluten Free Bread Machine Bread

This is the best gluten free bread machine recipe you will try! It is soft, and it sort of tastes like Wonder Bread. Do you remember Wonder Bread from a long time before going gluten-free? That bread was my favorite growing up. It made great sandwiches. Since going gluten-free, it has been a huge challenge to find gluten-free bread that both tasted good and held up to being used for a sandwich.

If you have been on the quest to find the perfect gluten free bread recipe for a bread maker, this is the best recipe. It gets rave reviews from gluten-free folks and their non-gluten-free family members!

Allergen Information:

This homemade bread machine recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, oat-free, and soy-free. As mentioned below in the Reader Rave, you can make this bread egg-free using the Just Egg brand egg replacer. You can also make this bread machine bread gum-free using my DIY Gluten-Free Flour Blend.

If you need a yeast-free bread recipe, try this Gluten Free Bread With No Yeast. While you are visiting, I have several great gluten-free bread machine recipes. Check out all of my delicious gluten free bread recipes!

Why I love this gluten free bread machine recipe:

1. I love this new gluten free bread maker recipe because it boils down to control. I can control the ingredients that go into this recipe with sorghum flour, and I realize that baking gluten free bread isn’t that hard.
2. It is gluten free, dairy-free, soy-free, oat-free, nut-free, and corn-free! You can also use Just Egg to make this recipe egg-free.
3. My secret to making the gluten free bread flour mix fluffy is to use more starch than usual. It keeps the bread fluffy and light. If you have been looking for that perfect sandwich bread, this is it!
4. You can make it in the oven if you do not own a bread machine!

If you love sourdough, my loaf-style gluten free sourdough bread is really good too! If you want something sweeter, this gluten free lemon poppy seed bread is delicious.

Ingredient Notes:

For the full list of ingredients and amounts, please go to the recipe card below.

• Gluten Free Flour Blend – I tested a few gluten free blends in my gluten free bread machine recipe. I highly advise using my custom gluten-free bread flour blend or Cup4Cup for this recipe. You will need sorghum flour, brown rice flour, tapioca, and potato starch. See the FAQ to see what modifications you need if using Cup4Cup! Note my DIY Gluten Free Flour Blend works very well in this recipe. It is gum-free. One reader tested the Walmart blend, Great Value Blend.
• Flaxseed Meal – I recommend using a ground flaxseed meal. Do not use whole seeds. You can read more about how to make sure flaxseed is gluten free. You can also omit this ingredient if needed.
• Eggs – Use size large.
• Apple Cider Vinegar – This gives a little flavor and helps the bread poof up.
• Baking Powder – I use this to help give more rise. Use aluminum-free baking powder.
• Sugar – I use a couple of tablespoons to help the yeast activate.
• Salt – Use either sea salt or kosher salt.
• Yeast – I used active dry yeast but rapid yeast also works well. ALWAYS double-check the label to ensure your yeast brand is gluten free. (Note: Red Star Platinum Yeast is NOT gluten free!)

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Step 1: Add the dry ingredients, including the flour and starches, baking powder, ground flaxseed meal, salt, and to a large mixing bowl and whisk to blend. You don’t have to do this step, but I find whisking the ingredients together helps the bread bake even better.

Step 2: Combine the wet ingredients and blend in a smaller bowl.

Best Gluten Free Flour For The Bread Machine

There are so many good gluten-free flour blends, and I tried a few while developing my recipe. Most didn’t perform well, so I created my own blend. I chose sorghum flour, brown rice flour, tapioca starch, potato starch, and ground flaxseed meal.

This combination of gluten free flours yielded the best results by far. This bread is a good gluten free sandwich bread. It holds up to peanut butter and jelly and a full lunchbox without breaking! The flavor and mouthfeel of the bread are light and fluffy.

👀 Sandi Says: After two people reached out, I want to re-emphasize this recipe works with my custom flour blend and Cup4Cup. Bob’s 1 to 1 and King Arthur Measure for Measure do not work well in yeast recipes. If you prefer a blend, it is critical to ensure the blend you choose works with yeast.

Step 3: Open your bread machine and make sure the paddle is on the spinner at the bottom of the bread maker. Test to ensure it spins easily. at the bottom of the bread maker. Pour in your mixed wet ingredients.

Step 4: Pour the whisked dry ingredients over the wet ingredients.

Step 5: Dump the yeast on top of the dry ingredients. Close the cover, choose the gluten free setting, and press the button. My bread machine has a gluten free setting. If your bread machine has this setting, use it. If your machine doesn’t have a gluten free setting, see my Tips For Using A Bread Machine section above.

🔑 Sandi says: After 5 minutes, press the flour down from the sides with a soft rubber spatula. This tip will help prevent unmixed flour pockets on the side of your bread.

Step 6: This is what the batter looks like after the bread machine mixes the bread dough. You will see how wet this batter is compared to normal bread dough. This is what you want.

When the mixing has stopped, you can try to remove the paddle with the long pointy tongs I linked below or remove it when the bread is baked.

Step 7: Remove the bread from the bread machine when it is done. I gently slide my bread out of the pan and place it on a cooling rack. This helps prevent your bread from cooking longer in the hot pan.

Oven Baking Directions:

• Proof your yeast in 1/2 cup of warm water and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Make sure the water temperature is no hotter than 120º F. Let this sit for 5 minutes until your yeast is frothy.
• Follow the directions to mix your wet and dry ingredients.
• Add the frothy yeast mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix, then pour into the dry ingredients.
• Preheat the oven to 200º F, then turn off the oven.
• Mix your batter, pour it into a greased loaf pan, cover it with plastic wrap, and allow it to rise in the warm oven for one hour.
• Preheat the oven to 350º F.
• Bake your bread for 35-40 minutes until the top of the loaf is golden.
• Test to see if it is done baking by sticking a long toothpick into the middle. If the toothpick comes out clean, the bread is done baking. The bread must be baked a little longer if you see batter or crumbs.
• Remove the bread from the oven and place it on a rack to allow it to cool. Do not slice the bread when it is hot.

Flavor Variations:

Feel free to vary the flavors you add to this gluten free bread machine recipe. Here are some fun ways to do this:

• Add dried herbs and seasonings.
• When the mixing cycle has stopped, swirl in a combination of sugar and cinnamon.
• Add roasted garlic, butter, and shredded parmesan.
• If you are rice-free, try my Gluten Free Bread Without Rice Flour.
• Use this bread to make my popular Gluten Free Pumpkin French Toast Casserole recipe!

What bread machines are best for gluten free bread?

There are several great brands of gluten free bread machines that have a gluten free setting. My friend, Jane, who wrote The Gluten Free Bread Machine Cookbook, recommends the Cuisinart CBK-200 machine. I have an old Breadman Pro, but I do not think they even make it any longer. Many in my gluten free FB group like this Hamilton Beach model.