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Soft Gluten-Free Sandwich Bread Recipe Easy Homemade Perfect for Beginners

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A soft, tender, and delicious gluten-free sandwich bread recipe that’s beginner-friendly and perfect for everyday use. This bread is quick to make, uses simple pantry ingredients, and yields a loaf with a soft crust and moist crumb.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups (210g) gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (e.g., Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 baking flour)
  • ½ cup (50g) brown rice flour
  • 2 tsp xanthan gum
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp instant yeast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) warm water (around 110°F/43°C)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water (110°F/43°C) with the sugar and yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for 5-7 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: Whisk together the gluten-free all-purpose flour, brown rice flour, xanthan gum, and salt in a separate bowl.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: Add the eggs, olive oil (or melted butter), and apple cider vinegar to the yeast mixture. Whisk until smooth.
  4. Form the dough: Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring continuously. The dough will be sticky and wetter than traditional bread dough.
  5. Knead gently: Fold the dough in the bowl a few times using a spatula or your hands to combine everything.
  6. First rise: Cover the bowl with a clean towel or plastic wrap and place in a warm spot (75-80°F/24-27°C). Let rise for 45-60 minutes until nearly doubled and puffy.
  7. Prepare loaf pan: Lightly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or oil.
  8. Transfer dough: Scrape the dough into the loaf pan, smoothing the top gently with a wet spatula or fingers. Fill the pan about halfway.
  9. Second rise: Cover the pan loosely and let rise for 30-40 minutes until the dough has puffed up to the top edges of the pan.
  10. Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 30-35 minutes until crust is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
  11. Cool: Let bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use a gluten-free flour blend with rice, tapioca, and potato starch for best texture. Xanthan gum is essential for elasticity. Water temperature should be warm (110°F) to activate yeast properly. Dough will be sticky—handle with wet hands or spatula. Let bread cool completely before slicing to avoid crumbling. Variations include adding herbs, seeds, or using dairy-free and vegan substitutions.

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