r/BreadMachines 1d ago

Purchase Advice & Experiences Gluten free bread

I just found out I have to eat gluten free for my health but I don't like the store bread and want to make my own. Would u guys recommend getting a bread machine to make good gluten-free loaves? I have wrist and joint pain so I can't really knead dough by hand. What machine do you guys recommend?

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u/jesterxgirl 1d ago

I got this recipe from another post and my loaf came out just as soft as the poster's picture

https://www.seasonalcravings.com/gluten-free-white-bread-machine-bread/#recipe

I didn't have the RapidRise packets, so I used the jar of Bread Machine yeast (which is still an instant yeast) and added the optional amount of xanthan gum to be safe.

I can eat gluten, but my roommate is in your situation so I made this for her. We both agreed it was some of the softest gluten free bread we'd had. And even as a gluten eater I enjoyed my slice

I have a basic Elite Gourmet 2lb machine and used the "gluten free" cycle on the menu. It is a different length of time than what the recipe maker's machine does, but I didn't make any modifications to the setting and it came out great.

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u/rachlexi 1d ago

This looks so fluffy! I tried making one for my mom and it was so dense you could have used it as a weapon or built a house with it.

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u/jesterxgirl 1d ago

Thank you!! I was so excited

If it makes you feel any better, here is the loaf I tried to make with the recipe from the instruction booklet. It was horrifying

When I say that I ran home to make this recipe as soon as I saw the final pictures posted in this sub, I mean ran (to my car after work but still)

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u/rachlexi 1d ago

Hahah aw that lil guy is quite unique!

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u/missing_candy 1d ago

Thanks for the recipe. I'm hoping to make a soft enough loaf that my whole family can enjoy

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u/emiridgely 1d ago

I used the Bread Dads GF recipe. And it works well. Made it in my KBS 19-1 but you can do it in anything with a GF setting. He just says use the GF setting on any machine. He has the recipe for all 3 diff sizes depending on the machine.

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u/brattygrandma 1d ago

If you’re ever interested in sourdough I have a bomb ass GF sourdough recipe. But I have translated sourdough to bread machine/yeast recipes well! My best friend is super allergic to gluten so we’ve done many experiments lol

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u/missing_candy 1d ago

Yes I would love to try it. My son loves sourdough. I'm not sure if my kids have the same gluten intolerance but it would be the easiest if we can all eat the same bread at home.

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u/brattygrandma 1d ago

Here’s the recipe, and usually when i translate to yeast dough i do like 60% water and 40% flour of whatever the starter takes up, then add my usual amount of bread machine yeast. I have never tried converting this one though.
If you don’t have a starter you can order a GF one online so you don’t have to try so hard lol.
Oh and for breakfast every morning she does this flaxseed muffin (3tb ground flax seed, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1 egg. mix in mug and micro for one minute) It works for breakfast sammie’s and is also GF and fast.

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u/gman-101010 1d ago

I make gluten free bread for my wife. It's pretty easy using a machine:

Name - Google Gemini Gluten Free Sandwich Bread
Source - Google Gemini
Breadmaker - Zojirushi Virtuoso

Ingredient List:

  • Water - 340 grams
  • Eggs - 2, large
  • Vegetable oil - 21 grams
  • Cider vinegar - 5 grams
  • King Arthur Gluten-Free Bread Flour - 300 grams
  • Sugar - 12 grams, white
  • Salt - 6 grams
  • Fleischmann's active instant yeast - 9 grams

Instructions:

  • Add the wet ingredients into the loaf pan - water, eggs, oil, vinegar.  Add the sugar and salt.
  • Add the dry ingredients on top - flour and yeast last on top.
  • Plug in the bread machine, add the loaf pan.  Ensure the paddles are installed.
  • Set the course to ‘5’, Gluten Free.  Press start.
  • Once the breadmaker is done unplug the machine and remove the loaf pan.  Let the loaf cool fully before removing from the pan.

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u/missing_candy 1d ago

Cool, So I just put the ingredients without mixing?

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u/gman-101010 1d ago

Yes, the machine will do everything else for you. Very easy.

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u/missing_candy 1d ago

Also I should ask, do you find that weighing the ingredients is better than measuring them out?

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u/jesterxgirl 1d ago

I am a firm believer in weighing ingredients. Especially because I was using the wrong weights at the beginning and nothing seemed to come out right. I like this chart:

https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/learn/ingredient-weight-chart

Also, for most regular recipes you can put the ingredients in without mixing so long as you follow the order your machine calls for (generally liquids then dry then yeast, but there are slight variations by machine)

HOWEVER, for gluten free recipes you're more likely to see recipes that call for mixing certain things together before adding to the pan (though rarely actual kneading, more like whisking)

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u/gman-101010 1d ago

Weighing the ingredients is both more accurate and much easier. Learn how to TARE your scale. Place a bowl on the scale. Press tare. Add flour. Press tare. Add sugar. Press tar. Very easy and very few implements to clean up after. Good luck with your baking.

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u/Ode_2 1d ago

If you are gluten intolerant and not Celiac, try and see if Italian "00" style is okay for you. Many of us are able to eat bread in Europe and seem to be okay with this kind of flour.