If you have longed to try making homemade gluten free bread, I have a really simple recipe you will love! This gluten free bread machine bread is light and fluffy and has the perfect texture for sandwiches. If you don’t have a bread machine, don’t worry because I include oven-baking instructions too!

Two slices of gluten free bread on a plate.

This is the best gluten free bread machine bread you will try! It is soft, and it sort of tastes like Wonder Bread. Do you remember Wonder Bread from way back before going gluten free? That bread was my favorite growing up. I didn’t know gluten was like poison to my body at that point in my life.

Recipe At A Glance:

  • Skill Level – Beginner
  • # of Ingredients – 14
  • Flour Blends Tested – My mix of flour/starches and Cup4Cup.
  • Total Time – Varies depending on your brand of bread machine.

Allergen Information:

This homemade bread machine bread recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-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. Make it gum-free using my DIY Gluten-Free Flour Blend.

While you are visiting, you may want to check out all of my delicious gluten free bread recipes!

Reader Raves

Made this recipe in my bread maker using Just egg substitute, and it came out AMAZING!! Thank you so much for making a gluten free bread that finally tastes delicious and holds up when using it to make sandwiches. We will continue to make this bread and refer it to others searching for a great gluten free tasting bread. You’re the best!” Mia K., Facebook comment

Thank you for coming up with this seriously easy, no-fail recipe. My wheat-eating husband said it’s his favorite bread ever, including regular gluten bread.” Angela H., Facebook comment

Why I love this gluten free bread machine bread recipe:

  1. I love this new bread 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, 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 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.

A whole loaf of gluten free bread on a cutting board.

If you need a yeast-free bread recipe, try this Gluten Free Bread (No Yeast!)

Ingredient Notes:

All of the gluten free bread ingredients pictured.
  • Gluten Free Flour Blend – I tested a few gluten free blends in my bread machine. 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 All Purpose Flour Blend works very well in this recipe. It is gum-free.
  • 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.
  • 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. I have not tested rapid yeast. ALWAYS double-check the label to ensure your yeast brand is gluten free. (Note: Red Star Platinum Yeast is NOT gluten free!)

Why Water Quality Is Important:

I always use purified water when making sourdough or baking with yeast. Chlorine and chemicals in our tap water can kill your yeast and inhibit the rise. If you want the best rise, you must use purified water that doesn’t contain these chemicals.

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This is the gluten free bread machine that I use. I had a really old Breadman machine, but after 10 years it died, and I found this Hamilton Beach machine. It works really well. I do wish it had a longer bake cycle to get the top of the bread slightly darker, but otherwise it works perfectly.

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Tips For Using A Breadmaker:

Before I go into the recipe steps, I want to discuss breadmakers. This recipe depends on the bread machine you use and the cycle type you run. The gluten free time/cycle settings differ on EVERY machine and model number. I am not sure why this is, but I am noticing it. Here are things I noticed and some ideas to make your machine work in this recipe:

  1. If you are at a high altitude, your yeast may be much more explosive than at typical altitudes. I do not live at a high altitude, and I do not know what to do about this except to use less yeast and bake this bread in the oven.
  2. Some breadmakers do not have a gluten free cycle, or the cycle isn’t long enough. If this is the case, use the “Home Made” custom cycle, programming in about 20 minutes Mix, 45 minutes Rise, 90 minutes Bake.
  3. Often, the gluten free setting does not bake the bread long enough. If this happens, you can run a short “bake-only” cycle to brown the bread more.

Also, please read my post on Gluten Free Bread Troubleshooting for more tips and my top recommendations for the Best Gluten Free Bread Making Tools.

Recipe Step-By-Step Directions:

Bread machine bread photos of steps 1 and 2 mixing the dry and wet ingredients.

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.

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

🔑 Sandi says: I have you blend the dry ingredients before adding them to your bread maker. Many bread recipe directions say you can dump all ingredients in the bread maker. Do not do this! When mixing many flour types, as are needed for gluten-free bread, you risk the ingredients not getting mixed thoroughly, which can affect how the bread turns out!

I now realize I’d forgotten the taste and texture of really good bread. Thank you for returning that pleasure to me.”

Lou J., Facebook comment

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.

NOTE: After two people reached out, I want to re-emphasize this recipe works with my custom flour blend or Cup4Cup, with a few modifications. See the FAQ for the modifications. Bob’s 1 to 1 and King Arthur Measure for Measure are not as good for yeast recipes.

Bread machine bread photos steps adding the liquid and dry ingredients to the bread machine.

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

Step 4: Pour the whisked dry ingredients on top of the wet ingredients.

Bread machine bread photos of adding the yeast and the mixed dough.

Step 5: Dump the yeast on top of the dry ingredients. Close the cover and press the button. My bread machine has a gluten free setting. If your bread machine has this setting, use it.

🔑 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.

The bottom of the loaf with the bread machine paddle.

The only downside to using a bread machine is the little paddle comes off into your bread. The bread stays hot for some time, so I highly recommend you use tweezers or these pointed tongs to remove the paddle. It is easier to remove when the bread is hot.

Oven Baking Directions:

  • Proof your yeast in ½ 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 cooling. 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 bread. Here are some fun ways to do this:

The top view of a sliced loaf of gluten free bread.

Recipe FAQ:

Store your freshly baked bread the right way! Learn How to Store Gluten Free Bread so you can keep it fresh.

Is yeast gluten free?

Most yeast is gluten free EXCEPT Red Star Platinum. As always, definitely check the ingredients label for any yeast you buy.

Do bread machines make good bread?

I didn’t think a bread machine could make great bread for a long time, but this recipe has completely changed my mind.

What ingredients go into the bread machine first?

Always put your wet ingredients into the bread machine first. It helps prevent flour pockets at the bottom of your bread loaf.

How do I know if the bread is fully baked?

If you are using a bread machine, the baking time is automatic. To test for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center of the bread. If the toothpick comes out clean, it is done baking. If you see batter or crumbs, the bread must be baked longer.

Why didn’t my bread cook fully?

If your bread didn’t fully cook and you did cook it on the gluten free setting, it may be the machine brand. You should be able to lengthen the bake time. See the above section titled Bread Machine Notes.

What starch can be used instead of potato starch?

If you can’t have potato starch, use arrowroot starch to replace the potato starch.

What size loaf does this recipe make?

This gluten free bread machine bread recipe makes a 1.5-pound loaf.

Cup4Cup Modifications:

To make this recipe with Cup4Cup, omit the separate flours/ingredients listed: flaxseed, vinegar, and xanthan gum. Use 3 cups of Cup4Cup. Note I tested the original Cup4Cup and not their whole-grain blend in this 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, likes to recommend 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.

More Gluten Free Bread Recipes:

Two slices of gluten free bread on a plate.

The Best Gluten Free Bread Machine Bread Recipe

Sandi Gaertner
One bite of this light and fluffy gluten free bread machine bread and you will be hooked. I also include oven baking directions.
4.94 from 143 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 14 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 24 minutes
Course Gluten Free Bread Recipe
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 189 kcal

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Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, add the dry ingredients and whisk to blend. In a smaller bowl, add your wet ingredients and blend.
  • Open your bread machine and make sure the paddle is on the spinner. Pour in your mixed wet ingredients.
  • Pour the whisked dry ingredients on top of the wet ingredients.
  • Dump the yeast on top of the dry ingredients. Close the cover and press the button. My bread machine has a gluten free setting.
  • If your bread machine has this setting, use it. After 5 minutes, take a soft rubber spatula and press the flour down from the sides. This tip will help prevent unmixed flour pockets on the side of your bread.
  • 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.
  • The only downside to using a bread machine is the little paddle comes off into your bread. The bread stays hot for some time so I highly recommend you using tweezers or these pointed tongs to remove the paddle. It is easier to remove when the bread is hot.

Notes

  1. Many bread recipe directions will say you can dump all of the ingredients in the bread maker. Do not do this! When you are mixing as many ingredients as is needed for gluten free bread, you risk the ingredients not getting mixed thoroughly, and that can affect how the bread turns out!
  2. Most yeast is gluten free EXCEPT Red Star Platinum. As always, definitely check the ingredients label for any yeast you buy.
  3. I always recommend using filtered water when making yeast bread. Chlorine in tap water can kill yeast.
  4. Light oils include avocado and canola oil. You can use other oils, but they may impart a flavor to the bread, which can be good or bad.
  5. To use Cup4Cup, add 3 cups Cup4Cup instead of the individual flour. Omit the xanthan gum, vinegar, and flaxseed.
  6. WATER – For some reason, some have had the middle cave, indicating there is too much water. Others don’t experience this. I am assuming it is the bread maker. If you notice the bread sinks in the middle, use 1 ¼ cups of water.

Oven Baking Instructions:

  • Proof your yeast in ½ cup of warm water and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Make sure the water temperature is no hotter than 120º F. Let this sit 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.
  • Mix your batter, pour it into a greased loaf pan, cover it with plastic wrap, and allow it to rise 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. If you see batter or crumbs, the bread needs to bake a little longer.
  • Remove the bread from the oven and place it on a rack to allow cooling. Do not slice the bread when it is hot.

Breadmaker Issues:

Before I go into the recipe steps, I want to discuss breadmakers. This recipe depends on the bread machine you use and the cycle type you run. The gluten free time/cycle settings differ on EVERY machine and model number. I am not sure why this is, but I am noticing it. Here are things I noticed and some ideas:
    1. If you are at a high altitude, your yeast may be much more explosive than at typical altitudes. I do not live at a high altitude and do not know what to do about this except to use less yeast and bake this bread in the oven.
    1. Some breadmakers do not have a gluten free cycle, or the programmed gluten free cycle isn’t long enough. If this is the case, use the “Home Made” custom cycle, programming in about: 20 minutes Mix, 45 minutes Rise, 90 minutes Bake.
    1. Often, the gluten free setting does not bake the bread long enough. If this happens, you can run a short “bake-only” cycle to brown the top of the bread more.

SPECIAL NOTE

Please know that every gluten free flour blend has a different starch to grain ratio. If you use a blend I didn’t test, you may need to adjust your moisture levels in your baked goods.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 189kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 219mgPotassium: 192mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 40IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg
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311 Comments

    1. Most store-bought gluten free flour blends do not work with yeast, meaning they don’t rise well. My blend works. The only other blend I have tested is Cup4Cup if you prefer to use that.

  1. Quick question- do you recommend instant yeast or active dry yeast for this recipe? I will be using a bread maker with the gluten free setting.

  2. 5 stars
    This was my 2nd attempt using my new bread maker after an epic failure the first time. It came out perfect and the taste and texture was so good! I did use a 1:1 gluten-free flour and added 11/2 teaspoons of baking powder. I used the basic cycle on my machine and stirred and scraped the sides during the initial kneading cycle. I will be making this bread weekly from now on!!!

  3. The recipe states cup4cup flour can be used and if so to omit the xanthum gum, apple cider vinegar and flax seed. What about the brown rice flour, tapioca starch, potato starch and sorghum flour? Maybe that is understood, just confirming! Thanks

      1. 5 stars
        Wonderful recipe!! I tried 5 or 6 other GF bread recipes that were flops. I’ve probably made this recipe over a dozen times. It usually barely makes it out of the bread maker before it starts getting eaten! Light, Moist, and fluffy. I’ve also found that if I’m running short on sorghum flour it’s very forgiving with substituting other GF flours, just may need to add to more water. A few tbsp of almond flour gives a lovely texture. Can’t thank enough for such a great recipe!!

  4. 5 stars
    Your recipe looks wonderful. I have just purchased a bread machine but the loaf sizes are 900g, 1150g and 1350g. Can I double your recipe?

      1. 5 stars
        Sandi I am such a doofus. I had not noticed your recipe was already in three sizes. So I chose the middle size. I stopped the Gluten Free program after the first Rise as it was not doing much and left it sitting for a while. When I went back it was almost touching the lid so I turned it on to Bake. Bad move. It was overflowing from the pan and there were a few bits of dough on the element . So I have moved it to a normal pan and into the oven while I clean up. So far it is the best looking loaf I have done so far – I usually can only make bricks but I am expecting it to collapse or do something bad.

      2. Hi Marjorie, please keep me posted. I think I know the setting you are talking about. How was the dough consistency? Did you use my blend or another gluten free blend?

      3. 5 stars
        Sandi my loaf came out BEAUTIFULLY!! It was the best thing I have ever done. It was light and fluffy and had the texture of normal bread. My daughter and granddaughter dropped by (both gluten free too) and had multiple slices. My husband loved it. Your recipe is the best! (I have a photo but not sure how to send it to you.)

      4. Hi Marjorie, I am so excited everyone loved the bread. It is very fluffy, almost like Wonder Bread my kids like to say. Thank you so much for coming back to let me know.

      5. Is it possible to use Jules 1:1 ratio GF flour blend with this bread recipe and bake in oven?

  5. 5 stars
    Just purchased a new Cuisinart Compact Breadmaker. Instructions provided with the machine closely-followed this recipe. I chose this recipe as my wife is on a restricted diet. This first bread loaf came out wonderfully, both in appearance and taste. We both loved the taste. Thank you so much for sharing this!!!

  6. 5 stars
    I’m not an avid baker but I’m not new either. I’ve been making GF bread for some time and tried to experiment myself. This is the best bread recipe I’ve made. I love the texture and flavor! However I’m having a hard time cutting the bread. It seems to fall apart easily. Maybe the bread is still too warm when I’m cutting it? How long do you let it sit out on a wire rack before you cut it? Previous breads I could cut after or cooling for only a few minutes.

    1. Hi Suzy, I am so glad you loved this bread. The bread does need to be fully cooled (like at least an hour on a wire rack to cool) before cutting it. As regular and gluten free bread cools, the process of starch retro-gradation is completed and the water molecules move outward, toward the crust. If you cut into a hot loaf, the crumb is still too soft and wet. The bread won’t slice neatly, it will tend to be gummy and stick to your knife.

    1. 5 stars
      I just tried this recipe and it was delicious. Also avoiding regular added sugar and I used coconut sugar instead of white refined sugar. We couldn’t taste any coconut flavor. The top sunk a bit but i’ll try little less water next time as in the tips I’ve read.

  7. 5 stars
    Just took this out of my bread machine and it was the best bread I’ve made! Thank you, Sandi for another great recipe!! I used the full 1 1/2 cups of water and actually added another 2 Tablespoons. I just watched the dough after it was blended and it looked a little dry

    1. Hi Lisa, Steve’s blend doesn’t work in the bread machine. It also needs less flour than other blends. If you try this, use 1/3 cup less flour and bake it in the oven.

    1. Hi Tayler, You can easily bake this bread in the oven. There are directions to do this in the post. As for yeast, I have never made this recipe without yeast, so I do not have any suggestions. I don’t want to recommend something and have it fail.

  8. Hello! In regards to yeast should I be using traditional dry yeast or the fast active one?
    I also noticed the cook time was about an hour and a half but my bread machine is saying it will take 3 and a half hours! Is that normal?

    Thanks!

    1. Hi Katie, I used active dry yeast. The cook time is going to vary widely by breadmaker brand, setting, etc. Go with what your bread maker says…but that does sound really long. Is that a gluten free cycle?

      1. Yeah it was on the gluten free cycle on the Hamilton beach bread machine! I was very surprised at the amount of time it’s taking! It’s still going haha
        Thanks so much for replying!

  9. 5 stars
    New to cooking gluten free & curious if I omit the tapioca & potato starch along with the when using the Cup4Cup flour or are those still necessary? Thanks!

  10. 5 stars
    Hi there, I have an egg allergy, do you have any suggestions for how to effectively substitute it, I really wanna make a gf bread machine bread 🙂

    Thank you!
    Anna