With summer here and so many of us avoiding using our ovens, I thought it was time to revisit this post from my gfe bread series, A Bountiful Bread Basket: Gluten-Free Bread Recipes, on making gluten-free bread in a bread machine, the Top 20 Best Gluten-Free Bread Machine Recipes.
Not only does using a bread machine (you might call it a breadmaker) just seem more “doable” to many than making a loaf of bread from scratch and having to remember to do all the steps correctly. Baking bread in a bread machine also keeps almost all of the heat out of your kitchen. A bread machine is actually a compact oven so using one is similar to using a toaster oven versus a standard oven.
Some of you are not sure which brands of bread machines are best for making gluten-free bread. And some of you want to know how to take a great gluten-free bread recipe that calls for the bread to be baked in the oven and instead make it in your bread machine.
I’m happy to say that I’ve called on some gluten-free experts to give you the answers to both those questions in Part 3 of our series, A Bountiful Bread Basket, Part 3: Top 20 Best Gluten-Free Bread Machine Recipes, Plus More Info on Bread Machines.
I’ve also added many new reader reviews of these recipes as new folks are always trying these recipes and providing feedback to the recipe creators. I’m sure you’ll want to know what they have to say as many also provide information on substituting ingredients as well.
Original photo from 2013 before this collection was updated.
As most of you know, this series on great gluten-free bread recipes is a multi-part series and an ongoing series. I’m sure that this post will not be our last discussion on baking great gluten-free bread in a bread machine—and which bread machines are the best choices for doing so.
And, yes, we still have many more parts of this series; i.e., alternative breads (flatbread, tortillas, etc.), hamburger and hot dog buns, flavored rolls and biscuits, more loaf bread recipes loaf (not made in a bread machine), challah, soda bread (it’s not just for St. Patrick’s Day) and much more! Links are at the bottom of this page or you can go here to see them all.
Now let’s get to baking gluten-free bread in a bread machine!
UPDATE: On April 4, 2023, Gluten-Free Watchdog issued a new statement, Gluten-Free Watchdog Cannot Recommend Any Brand of Gluten-Free Oats. Read the full statement here. This statement was followed by details on recent testing results of gluten-free products that contain oats., which showed 30% of the labeled gluten-free oat products tested contained quantifiable gluten.
This statement was followed by details on recent testing results of gluten-free products that contain oats, which showed 30% of the labeled gluten-free oat products tested contained quantifiable gluten. I’m not eating any oats and I urge all of my readers who eat gluten free for medical reasons to also abstain.
Info and Tips on Baking Gluten-Free Bread in a Bread Machine (aka Breadmaker)
Take time to read their posts because they have the answers to the questions you have on making gluten-free bread in a bread machine. One important point that I’ll call out here is that you don’t need a bread maker that has a gluten-free setting to bake great gluten-free bread. Simply use the shortest cycle on your bread machine.
Naomi of Better Batter says: “The difference between a normal setting and a gluten-free setting is that the gluten-free setting omits the second rise and the punching down of the bread.” She adds that sometimes the express setting is the one you want to use because that omits the second rise.
Likewise, Linda of Gluten-Free Homemaker (unfortunately, Linda’s site is no longer active) always recommended using the shortest setting on one’s bread machine if it does not have a gluten-free setting. If your bread machine has programmable cycles, Gluten-Free Mom points out that “you have the flexibility of selecting just one knead and one rise cycle which is all you need for gluten-free bread.”
Which Bread Machines Work Best for Gluten-Free Bread?
~ Bread Machines and My Loaf Bread Recipes: Info and An Invitation from Art of Gluten-Free Baking
~ Bread Machine Tips for Gluten-Free Vegan Recipes from Fresh Is Real
~ Gluten-Free Bread Machine Tips from Gluten-Free Goddess
~ Instructions for Making an Easy Bread Machine Loaf from Better Batter
Next, here are the best gluten-free bread machine recipes! There are over 20 recipes from gluten-free folks who have done the hard work for you and created some praise-worthy bread machine recipes!
Top 20+ Best Gluten-Free Bread Machine Recipes
(All photos are reprinted with permission of the individual authors/photographers.)
Gluten-Free Bread Machine Recipes Made with Gluten-Free Grains
~ Best Gluten-Free Bread Machine Bread from Fearless Dining ~ gluten free, oat free, dairy free, vegetarian
~ Best Gluten-Free Bread Maker Recipe for Bread Machines (“Wholemeal” Bread) from Gluten-Free Alchemist ~ gluten free, rice free, refined sugar free, xanthan gum free, vegetarian, with dairy-free options
Reader reviews: “Wow, such a wonderful bread. Made 3 already.” and “Fabulous recipe – thank you! Best bread we’ve had in years!” and “Delicious recipe, I’ve reached nirvana.”
~ Breadmaker Bread (Crusty Boule) from Celiac in the City ~ gluten free, oat free, dairy free, vegetarian, with gum-free option
Sarah won her breadmaker in the annual Gluten-Free Cookie Swap. This loaf is the first one that Sarah made in her breadmaker. She says “If you’re a jam girl like me, slather it on.” and “It’s perfect for sammies (open or closed). Or just eat it plain. Still a little warm. Fresh or toasted, you’re in for a treat!”
Reader reviews: “Just whipped this up and dumped in the bread maker. The directions were super simple, especially considering I’m new to bread making/bread maker! What I love most—the recipe doesn’t require a million different types of obscure hard-to-source flour.” and
“This is the best recipe and the most success I’ve had with gluten-free bread! Also, I used the flaxseed method.”
Crusty Gluten-Free Breadmaker Bread (Boule) from Celiac in the City
Note: There is a newer version of the breadmaker that Sarah won, one which my friend Cherie of Our Gluten-Free Life highly recommends. Cherie also adds her endorsement of baking your own gluten-free bread in general: “Buying a breadmaker was the best thing I have ever done. Dump the ingredients and about 3 hrs later, fresh, delicious bread. I average making 2 loaves a week. So I quickly paid for the bread machine in savings from the overpriced store bread. And my kids have much better-tasting bread.”
Gluten-Free Loaf Bread Made in Cuisinart CBK200 Convection Breadmaker from Cherie of Our Gluten-Free Life
Cherie’s (Our Gluten-Free Life) homemade bread compared to the popular store-bought brand of gluten-free bread. (Thanks to Cherie for this photo that demonstrates the differences between store-bought gluten-free bread and homemade gluten-free bread so well!)
~ Brown Bread for Bread Machine from Gluten-Free Mom ~ gluten free (be sure to use oat flour that is certified gluten free AND made from purity protocol oats), vegetarian, with dairy-free option (Vance’s Dari-Free milk powder is her solution; another option is Native Forest coconut milk powder and some readers report success in subbing almond flour for milk powder in recipes)
Brown Rice Bread Made in Bread Machine from Gluten-Free Mom
~ Delicious Gluten-Free Bread Recipe from Gluten-Free Goddess ~ gluten free, rice free, oat free, dairy free, vegetarian, with egg-free, gum-free, vegan options
Reader reviews: “Wow, I just made this twice and was very impressed. I LOVE the flavor and texture. This will be my go-to recipe. I used the oat flour and potato starch both times. BF who is not gluten free ate half the loaf with warm butter and creamed honey!” and
“My family just tried and loves the Delicious Gluten-Free Bread Recipe from Gluten-Free Goddess. Thanks for posting it!”
Delicious Gluten-Free Bread Machine Bread from Gluten-Free Goddess
~ Easy Bread Machine Loaf from Better Batter ~ gluten free, vegetarian
Instead of a reader review, I want to share this excellent, truly helpful comment on this recipe from reader TabbyRT: ”
“I get consistent and amazing results by weighing the flours. For instance, the GF recipe that came with the machine calls for 3 and 1/3 cups of flour. No matter how gently I scoop and sweep I measure anywhere from 2/3 to 1 cup more flour than if I go by weight. With the extra flour I get the bread that is better than cardboard but still really dense. Every time I go by weight, I get spongy soft bread that even the gluten eaters enjoy. 140 g= 5 oz= 1 cup volume has been working well on my cruddy non-digital scale. If you have a digital scale, 140 g is supposedly the better number.
I’ve resisted using my scale for a few years but didn’t want to keep wasting the Better Batter flour. It’s so worth going by weight that I know I’m repeating myself.
Also, my machine tends to overcook on GF setting so I have to pull it out 30 minutes early. I still get a temperature reading of 205-210 on my loaves so they are done by then. You will have to smell, watch and take temperature readings if your machine is quirky.”
~ Easy Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Bread in Your Bread Machine from My Gluten-Free Kitchen ~ gluten free, rice free, dairy free, vegetarian
Michelle recommends Manini’s Multipurpose Flour Mix for this recipe. She says this recipe gives you “easy to make, delicious, healthy, gluten-free, whole grain, rice-free bread that has the taste and texture of “regular” bread.” However, Manini’s flour mix only seems to be available via its website in 50-lb bags. That’s not doable for most of us. Readers have had luck using some of the other readily available gluten-free flour mixes but results will vary.
Easy Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Bread Made in Your Bread Machine from My Gluten-Free Kitchen
~ Easy Irish Soda Bread Machine Recipe from Fresh Is Real ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, yeast free, xanthan gum free, nut free, vegetarian, vegan
Chantal says: “This Easy Irish Soda Bread Machine Recipe (GF, Vegan) is similar to my original recipe, but this one is for the bread machine. From start to finish, it takes a little over one hour to mix and bake in a bread machine.”
~ Easy to Make Low-Carb Flaxseed Bread Machine Recipe from Fresh Is Real ~ gluten free, grain free, rice free, oat free, dairy free, egg free, gum free, vegetarian, vegan, low carb, paleo, with nut-free option
Easy to Make Low-Carb Flaxseed Bread Machine Bread from Fresh Is Real
~ Cinnamon-Raisin Bread-Machine Bread from Make Them Whole Foods ~ gluten free, oat free, dairy free, egg free, vegan (See more gluten-free cinnamon raisin bread and cinnamon swirl bread recipes here.)
Chelsea said she wanted “to make a mildly-sweet-perfect-for-breakfast-not-hard-as-a-rock-or-crumbly vegan and gluten-free Cinnamon Raisin Bread.” And she thinks you will be pleased. She loves her Cinnamon-Raisin Bread served with peanut butter as you can see.
Reader review: “It turned out great … It smelled and tasted delicious, and the loaf was gone within the day (devoured by non-vegan / non-gluten-free family members)!”
Cinnamon-Raisin Bread Machine Bread from Make Them Whole Foods
~ Famous Bread Machine Loaf from Patrick Augur from Better Batter ~ gluten free, vegetarian, with dairy-free, rice-free, gum-free options
Reader reviews: “Just made this yesterday. I was concerned because my breadmaker only makes a 2-pound loaf and the recipe calls for the 1.5 loaf setting… but it came out perfect anyway as written. My picky, multi-allergy, little one ate almost the whole loaf and allowed me to try a few slices. It was great.” and
“I made this yesterday and didn’t have enough mix for a full loaf and cut the recipe in half. I was so worried it was going to over-cook! But it turned out great and I will be ordering more flour.”
Patrick Augur’s Famous Gluten-Free Bread Machine Loaf Made Using Better Batter (Original or Artisan)
~ Garlic Bread-Machine Bread from Make Them Whole Foods ~ gluten free, oat free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegan
Chelsea says this bread is “garlicky and delicious.”
Garlic Bread Made in Bread Machine from Make Them Whole Foods
~ Gluten-Free Bread Machine Bread from Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures ~ gluten free, oat free, vegetarian
Reader reviews: “I made this loaf today, it was my first loaf of gluten-free bread and it turned out beautiful. Thanks.” and
“I made this today for the first time in a breadman plus bread machine. My daughter and I really liked it. It sliced beautifully with a serrated knife. It has a nice texture and flavor. I did let all of the ingredients get to room temp first – I don’t know if that helps or not. I followed the recipe EXACTLY.”
Gluten-Free Bread Machine Bread from Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures
~ Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free Bread Made in Bread Machine from Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures ~ gluten free, rice free, oat free, dairy free, egg free, vegetarian, vegan
Reader reviews: “This has become bar none our favorite gluten-free bread. We make it once or twice a week, and is our daily toast with eggs. Thanks for the great recipe!!!” and
“I was really surprised at how this bread turned out – great texture and nice neutral flavor! It holds up really well and tasted very good while warm from the oven. I didn’t think an egg-free dairy-free GF bread could be decent, but this is actually good! So glad it is also flax-free and tapoica-starch-free. Thanks for posting!”
Gluten-Free, Vegan Bread Made in Bread Machine from Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures
~ Gluten-Free Millet Sandwich Bread from Faithfully Gluten Free ~ gluten free, oat free, refined sugar free, vegetarian
Note that the directions for making this recipe in a bread machine are at the bottom of Jeanine’s post. By the way, Jeanine is the author of The Everything Guide to Living Gluten-Free: The Ultimate Cooking, Diet, and Lifestyle Guide for Gluten-Free Families!
Reader reviews: “Well we just took the bread out and my husband couldn’t wait to try it. Needless to say we sliced into it while still warm. AMAZING!!!!” and
“Thank you for a fantastic bread recipe! I omitted the dry milk powder, as I didn’t have any. I also used 1/2 cup buckwheat flour & 1/2 cup flax meal in place of the millet, as I didn’t have that either. Turned out fantastic! Baking more tomorrow!” and
“I have been trying GF bread recipes for 6 years now and this is hands down the best! It is soft but not soggy, nice crust but not crumbly, slices easily and the slices keep their shape. THANKS!!!”
![Gluten-Free Millet Sandwich Bread. Bake in your oven or your bread machine. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]](https://glutenfreeeasily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Gluten-Free-Millet-Sandwich-Bread-Photo.jpg)
~ Gluten-Free Multi-Grain Sandwich Bread from Gluten-Free Goddess ~ gluten free, oat free, dairy free, vegetarian, with egg-free, rice-free, vegan option
Reader review: “YOU HAVE SAVED MY SANITY!! I have been searching for the best GF bread recipe for my husband. I made this bread for the FIRST time today, and it turned out perfect! My husband couldn’t believe it was gluten-free…it’s springy and soft and the texture and taste are like wheat bread. We are indebted to your brilliant talents! Thank you!”
Gluten-Free Multigrain Bread made in Bread Machine from Gluten-Free Goddess
~ Gluten-Free Oat and Honey Bread from Gluten Free Gobsmacked ~ gluten free, vegetarian, with oat-free option
Although Kate did not make her bread in a bread machine, several of her readers have done just that—with great success. I thought this recipe with her reader’s directions would be a great example of how you can make just about any gluten-free bread loaf recipe in a bread machine if you follow some basic instructions.
Reader reviews and guidance on how to make this bread in a bread machine: “YES I’ve tried this in my Cuisinart Bread machine and it came out wonderful! Looked just like the picture.
My bread machine has a gluten-free setting. You’ll need to put the ingredients in the order according to your brand of bread machine (for example: mine says to put all liquids in first, then dry ingredients, and then the yeast on top—making sure yeast doesn’t touch any liquid) then I set it for the gluten-free option, set it at 1 &1/2 lb loaf and medium darkness and it was wonderful, moist, crusty on the outside and nice texture. My husband said it was delicious. I did have to substitute about 3/4 of the ratio of sorghum flour (only because I had so little brown rice flour) but it was great.” and
“I just made this in my bread maker. Simply added all wet ingredients at first making sure the eggs were at room temperature. Then added dry ingredients on top and the yeast last. Set the machine at one rise. 58 minutes total. Came out beautiful. Best gf bread yet. Thanks for the recipe. It wasn’t as brown as yours but still great.”
Gluten-Free Oat & Honey Bread from Gluten-Free Gobsmacked (note that bread shown in photo was not made in a bread machine)
~ Gluten-Free Vegan Bread from The Free from Fairy ~ gluten free, rice free, oat free, dairy free, egg free, sugar free, gum free, vegetarian, vegan
Reader reviews: “An excellent bread that all the family can enjoy and it’s quick and easy to make.” and
“Thank you so much for this! Hubs bought me a bread machine for my birthday and I’ve tried all sorts in it, including a number of packet mixes, with little success. I’ve only been diagnosed coeliac a year and am still at the being cross and hating it stage! I’ve found most gf bread isn’t really fit for human consumption and whilst I seem to have mastered gf cakes, bread has been my nemesis! I can’t tell you how chuffed I am that I’ve finally made a delicious edible loaf!”
![Gluten-Free Vegan Bread for Bread Machine from The Free from Fairy. One of the top gluten-free bread recipes made in your bread machine. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]](https://glutenfreeeasily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Gluten-Free-Vegan-Bread-for-Bread-Machine-Photo.jpg)
~ Gluten-Free Vegan “White Bread” from Make Them Whole Foods ~ gluten free, oat free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, vegan
Chelsea shares her tips on avoiding dry, crumbly bread and shows you exactly how to make this recipe via video.
Reader reviews: “Great bread. About to make a second batch. Moist. Dense. Love it.” And the same reader’s follow-up review: “Second batch turned out great as well. Used coconut oil instead. It’s a keeper.” and
“I used the tapioca for both starches and used oat instead of rice flour. Best bread ever!”
Gluten-Free Vegan “White Bread” from Make Them Whole Foods
~ Homemade Gluten-Free Bread from Mama Knows Gluten Free ~ gluten free, vegetarian, with dairy-free option (Audrey is the author of The Everything Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Cookbook: 300 simple and satisfying recipes without gluten or dairy.)
Reader reviews: “As I sit here commenting, the most delicious slice of bread is in hand. The honey flavor is perfect. No need for butter, the bread is sensational on its own. I finally pulled the trigger and bought a bread machine with the gluten-free setting (a T-Fal). So sick of purchasing sub-par bread that is small in size, but packs a wallop on the wallet, a bread machine seemed logical. I have been researching simple recipes to try, and found this site. Using King Arthur’s measure-for-measure gf flour and following all the instructions to the letter, the bread maker yielded a perfectly baked, 2-lb loaf with a nicely browned crust. The texture, taste, and smell are unmatched. Thank you! Life is good again!” and
“I made this today and it came out great. A lot less dense than other gluten-free bread recipes I’ve tried. Good texture, great taste, thanks for this one!” and
“Just made this recipe last night and not only was it ridiculously easy but it came out perfectly on the first try! I used the Wal-Mart Great Value All-Purpose blend and it was just fine, for anyone curious about that particular one.”
Homemade Gluten-Free Bread from Mama Knows Gluten Free
~ Spectacular Gluten-Free Bread Made in a Bread Machine from Gluten-Free Home Bakery ~ gluten free, oat free, vegetarian, with dairy-free and xanthan gum-free options
Reader reviews: “Just made this with my sister in her new breadmaker, really excellent bread, she’s now very happy that she can make a gluten-free bread herself that isn’t as solid as a brick. The loaf is half eaten already!” and
“I just made this! I use the Namaste mix from Costco and subbed sorghum flour for the dry milk. It needed an extra 1/4 cup of water and it turned out awesome! Soooooo happy for this recipe!” and
“Still using your recipe! It’s the only one the kids will eat!”
Spectacular Gluten-Free Bread in Bread Machine from Gluten-Free Home Bakery
Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, and Paleo Bread Machine Recipes
~ Best Grain-Free Bread in the Bread Machine with Chia from Gluten-Free Home Bakery ~ gluten free, grain free, rice free, oat free, dairy free, vegetarian, with gum-free option
Best Grain-Free Bread in Bread Machine with Chia from Gluten-Free Home Bakery
Reader reviews: “Really enjoyed making this yesterday! Used coffee mill to grind chia seeds. Bread is moist and easy to slice. This is a keeper recipe!” and
“Omg, thank you so much for this recipe! I just sampled my loaf from the bread maker and it’s just as you described, moist, and full of flavor. I’m a novice at bread making and now with my celiac it’s a necessity to be gluten free. I wasn’t pleased with the bread maker recipe and found yours. I am very happy to have it. New go-to bread recipe!”
~ Yeast-Based Paleo Bread from The Paleo Mom ~ gluten free, grain free, rice free, oat free, dairy free, refined sugar free, gum free, paleo, primal
Reader review: “Delicious. The whole family gobbled it up. This will definitely be a recipe I make every Sunday for our family dinner. Wow!”
Yeast-Based Paleo Bread Made in Bread Machine from The Paleo Mom
~ Revised Yeast-Based Paleo Bread (made without flax) from The Paleo Mom ~ gluten free, grain free, rice free, oat free, dairy free, refined sugar free, gum free, vegetarian, paleo, primal
Sarah gives you lots of tips to make this flax-free version of her earlier yeast-based paleo bread a success. Read her tips to ensure you’re using a brand of almond flour and almond meal that will produce the desired results.
Yeast-Based Flax-Free Paleo Bread Made in Bread Machine from The Paleo Mom
~ Yeast-Based Paleo Bread Machine Bread from My Natural Family ~ gluten free, grain free, rice free, oat free, dairy free, gum free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, paleo, primal
Reader reviews: “I have to confess the chia/flaxseed gel was a little frightening but it turned into delicious bread. Thanks for sharing this easy-to-make wonderful-to-eat bread recipe!” and
“Oh my goodness, I was so excited to find this recipe! I pulled my bread machine out of the garage (wow, hasn’t seen my kitchen in like 10+ years!) and had fun putting this recipe together. I have been eating paleo for 7 years and was looking for a new and different bread recipe as I was getting tired of the same old ones – and this certainly was just what I was craving! I will be looking for more Paleo recipes from your site. I ate through this loaf way too fast – yum! 🙂” and
“I’ve been baking my own bread for almost 40 years. This is by far the best machine recipe I have come across. It is now my go to. The loaf has a good body and doesn’t crumble when sliced. It has a good crust – nice and firm but easy to chew. The bread has longevity. And the best part—it tastes fabulous!”
Gluten-Free Quick Bread in the Bread Machine
Finally, how about something a little different? How about a quick bread, a delicious well-known type of tea bread in this case, made in your bread machine? That’s what Karina (Gluten-Free Goddess) did with the following recipe.
~ Pumpkin Pie Bread from Gluten-Free Goddess ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg-free, vegetarian, with gum-free rice-free, oat-free, vegan options
Reader review: “Oh My GOODNESS!!!!!!! You are the QUEEN of gluten free baking. I JUST NOW made your pumpkin bread. I am in awe, totally in awe. This bread is FANTASTIC!!! … It’s DELICIOUS and it’s also BEAUTIFUL!!! I baked it exactly as directed, in my bread machine with extra time at the end.”
Using your bread machine to make quick bread recipes is a way to get maximum use out of this kitchen appliance. Doing so also ensures that your oven is free during holiday cooking or not turned on during the heat of summer.
Pumpkin Pie Bread Made in Bread Machine from Gluten-Free Goddess
Happy gluten-free bread baking in your bread machine!
Be sure to check out the other posts in this series:
~ Part 1: Top 20 Gluten-Free Bread Recipes—Loaves
~ Part 2a: The Best Gluten-Free Rolls
~ Part 2b: The Best Gluten-Free Biscuits
~ Part 4: Top 30+ Best Gluten-Free Tortilla and Wrap Recipes
~ Part 5: Top 30+ Best Gluten-Free Hamburger, Hot Dog, and Sandwich Roll Recipes
~ Part 6: Top 50+ Best Gluten-Free Flatbread, Focaccia, Naan, and Pita Bread Recipes
~ Part 6b: The Best Gluten-Free Focaccia Recipes (20 Recipes)
~ Part 7a: The Best Gluten-Free Bagel Recipes (30!)
~ Part 7c: The Best Gluten-Free Croissant and Crescent Roll Recipes
~ Part 7d: The Best Gluten-Free English Muffin Recipes
~ Part 7e: The Best Gluten-Free Soft Pretzel Recipes
~ Part 8: 50 More of the Best Gluten-Free Loaf Bread Recipes
~ Part 8a: 20 Gluten-Free Cinnamon Raisin Bread and Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipes
~ Part 8b: The Best Gluten-Free French Bread Recipes (Including Baguettes)
~ Part 9: Top 20 Gluten-Free Challah Bread Recipes
~ Part 10: Over 20 Gluten-Free Irish Soda Bread Recipes
~ Part 11: The Best Gluten-Free Sourdough Bread Recipes (and More Sourdough Goodness)
Originally published November 28, 2013; updated November 2, 2024.
Sarah || Celiac in the City says
Bread, bread, bread!!! Wowsa. What a round up, Shirley! Honored to be included with some other wonderful bloggers (another reason I love your posts so much — you are always introducing me to new blogging friends!)
Adding the other 19 to my to-do list. 😉
Happy Thanksgiving!
Shirley says
LOL, Sarah. And this post isn’t even one of my most epic! 😉 But seeing all those bread loaves—gluten-free bread loaves!—is not something we see often, right? 😉 I’m so happy to have you and your recipe in the mix here! Thanks for all the kind words, too, dear. You know how much I LOVE connecting people, sharing recipes, etc.! It energizes me. 🙂
Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving, too!
Shirley
sandi says
NOW…IF THE COSTS OF INGREDIENTS
WOULD FIND A WAY TO BE CHEAPER….PRAYING FOR THIS.!
Elle says
Somehow all these pictures of bread look better than the one I tried to make.
I did recently buy a bread maker, but I haven’t used it yet.
I am sure it will be much more quicker and not include so much clean up than making it from scratch.
Thanks for sharing these recipes from different bloggers! I am always looking for more gluten-free blogs to read.
Shirley says
Hi Elle–I hope these recipes will have you meeting new bloggers and making a delicious loaf of gluten-free bread in your bread machine soon! 🙂
Shirley
Chelsea says
I feel pretty honored to have my bread recipes included in this AWESOME GF bread recipe roundup. Thank you! I also love finding other ‘like eater’ bloggers!! Heading over to check out their blogs now!! 🙂 🙂
Shirley says
Hi Chelsea–Welcome to gfe! 🙂 I know we’ve connected on my gfe FB page and obviously you’re already “here” via your yummy bread machine recipes, but this is an official welcome to my gfe blog! 😉 So happy to have you included. Have fun checking out all the other recipes and blogs! Happy Thanksgiving!
Shirley
Chelsea says
🙂 Happy Thanksgiving to you as well! (and to everyone!)
Shirley says
Thanks, dear! 🙂
Shirley
carol says
need help making gluten free and yeast free bread
Shirley says
Hi Carol–Welcome to gfe! 🙂 There are several yeast-free breads in the first part of this series. You can find that post here. They don’t require a bread machine at all. Hope you find a recipe that you love!
Shirley
Marianne says
Another amazing line-up! Thank you, Shirley. We’ll never go hungry with you around to find the best recipes 🙂
Shirley says
Marianne–No, I will never let you go hungry. LOL I love pulling together great recipes from other bloggers! 🙂 Thanks!
Shirley
Jamie Eppenauer says
Thank you Shirley! Looking forward to trying some of the other recipes!
Shirley says
Hi Jamie–I so appreciate your contributions to this post! I’m sure lots of folks can’t wait to make your bread recipe. Enjoy checking out the others!
Shirley
Yvonne says
Thanks Shirley–I have always found your info helpful. Did you ever decide about the best bread machines for GF? I have a very old one -no GF on it–I have been wondering which to buy.
Shirley says
Yvonne–If you look at all the links, especially the informational ones at the beginning, you’ll get good advice on which bread machines are the best, but it’s not necessarily one machine. Types and features are discussed. Some of the contributors to this roundup have older machines with no gf settings, as well. The informational posts share that the gf setting is not necessarily a requirement at all. Take a few minutes to read those posts and then look at the individual recipe posts because some of them offer bread machine guidance, too. 🙂
Shirley
Chantell says
Hi great site! I was wondering if anyone has tried a bread maker that works easy for gf? If so what make? Model? Thank you, the gf diet is for my newly diagnosed son and he is not liking the purchased loafs.
Shirley says
Hi Chantell–As I was saying to Yvonne, take a look at all the links, especially the informational ones at the beginning. There you’ll get good advice on which bread machines are the best, but it’s not necessarily one machine. Types and features are discussed. Take a few minutes to read those posts and then look at the individual recipe posts because some of them offer bread machine guidance, too. 🙂
Shirley
Sarah || Celiac in the City says
Hi, Chantell — yes! the post here includes all kinds of great info on machines. Shirley always goes above and beyond in her posts to inform us, she is THE best! If you check out my post from Celiac in the City, the model I use is listed as well and we’ve had nothing but luck with it. Easy to use and hasn’t let me down yet! 🙂
Shirley says
Thanks for the very kind words and helping Chantell out, Sarah! xo
Jo-Lynne Shane {Musings of a Housewife} says
This is a fabulous resource. THANK YOU!
Shirley says
Hey Jo-Lynne–Thanks so much! I appreciate you having a linky where I could share this resource. 🙂
Shirley
Magic and Mayhem says
Thanks for the roundup. My favorite GF bread doesn’t need a bread machine and it really easy. Our daughter makes it when she needs a bread fix. That said, what bothers me most about most of the GF bread recipes out there is that they’re so lacking in nutrition and heavy on processed flours and starches. I’m really searching for some bread recipes that are packed with whole grains (not oats) and fiber, and give enough nutrition so it’s not just empty calories. I’m all for bread as an occasional treat just because we all tend to miss it so much, but I’d love to see GF bloggers really work at making the next generation of GF recipes help keep our families healthy instead of just replacing those processed foods we miss, KWIM? Do you have a round-up of super healthy breads with flours like teff, millet, etc. to mix up the nutrition and pack a little more punch? Thanks for all you do.
~Alicia
Shirley says
Alicia–There are very nutritious and healthy recipes in all of these roundups. They include ones in this roundup that are made from almond flour, coconut flour, and/or flax meal; and others here and in earlier parts that are whole grain recipes that include brown rice, teff, millet, etc. You have to click on each link to see what the ingredients are. That’s too much for me to add to the description. Thanks for sharing your favorite bread that doesn’t need a bread machine. 🙂 All the loaf recipes in Part 1 of this series are made without a bread machine, but some folks wanted those recipes specifically.
Shirley
Magic and Mayhem says
I must have missed the ones with whole grains then. I know there are some paleo bread recipes with almond meal and coconut flour, but I’ve been looking for bread recipes that actually use grains, just the healthier ones like millet, teff, etc.(that are also more affordable since we have 5 kids!) and less rice flour in general because of the arsenic risks. I’ll click on each link and see if I can find those then. Thanks!
Shirley says
Hope you found some that are what you are looking for, Alicia! Stay tuned for subsequent parts of this series for many more whole-grain bread options. 🙂
Shirley
Annette says
A Bountiful Bread Basket, Part 3: Top 20 Gluten-Free Bread Recipes Made in a Bread Machine, Plus More Info and Tips on Bread Machines: would like to purchase your cookbooks, how do I?
Shirley says
Hi Annette–Sorry, no cookbooks from me yet. Hope you enjoy these recipes and the others in the bread series though. 🙂
Shirley
Pul Ronan says
I am interested in these breads, where do I get the recipes?
Pul Ronan says
I don’t know what is ment by , your comment needs moderation.
Please explain, I’m just trying to find bread recepies for a bread making machine.
Shirley says
Pul–Welcome! 🙂 All first-time comments have to be approved to prevent spam. You click on the recipe title (it’s a link) to be taken to the recipe. So the first bread listed is “French Bread” from Linda at The Gluten-Free Homemaker. You click on “French Bread” and you’ll be taken to the post with the recipe. But if you’re looking for bread machine recipes, you’ll want to check out my bread machine recipe roundup. Hope that helps!
Shirley
jyjy says
Thankyou for putting together an easy to choose gluten free bread recipe list! They all look amazing, can’t wait to try several of them out asap
Shirley says
Hi jyjy–Somehow I missed replying to this comment of yours last month … so sorry. 🙁 I’m so happy to have you as a new gfe reader! I really hope you find some new favorite bread recipes in this listing. Enjoy and be sure to check out other parts of the Bountiful Bread Basket series! There will be another coming very soon. 😉
Shirley
Mary says
I’m so excited to find this bunch of GF bread recipes! They look wonderful, such texture and color, and I can almost smell, them! I’m going to christen my new bread maker with it’s GF setting ASAP. Will let you know how it goes. 🙂
Shirley says
Hi Mary–Welcome! Congrats on the new breadmaker! Hope you get to enjoy several of these delicious bread recipes! 🙂
Shirley
MARIANGELES says
HI SHIRLEY,
I’M LOOKING FOR A GLUTEN FREE MILLET BREAD RECIPE FOR MY BREAD MACHINE. I’VE MADE SEVERAL OTHER GLUTEN FREE BREADS, BUT I CAN’T FIND A RECIPE FOR MILLET. I HAVE MILLET FLOUR READY FOR BAKING, AND IF NEED BE, I ALSO HAVE WHOLE MILLET, AS SOME PEOPLE LIKE TO SOAK IT AND ADD IT TO BREAD RECIPES. BUT I PREFER ONE W/ MILLET FLOUR, BASIC & SIMPLE LIKE THE GLUTEN FREE MILLET BREAD YOU CAN GET AT HEALTH FOOD STORES -WITH A HIGH PRICE, I MIGHT ADD.
THANK YOU, M
Shirley says
Hi Mariangeles–Welcome! I actually do have the solution for you. My friend Jeanine at The Baking Beauties makes a beautiful Millet Sandwich Bread. Although Jeanine didn’t use a bread machine to make hers, one of her readers did and provided instructions which Jeanine shares in her post. Check it all out here. Btw, I plan to include Jeanine’s link in an upcoming part of this series featuring more bread loaf recipes so that other gfe readers will find her recipe, too.
Enjoy!
Shirley
MARIANGELES says
THANKS A LOT SHIRLEY!!! ESPECIALLY FOR ANSWERING SO FAST.
NOW, LAST NITE (BEFORE YOUR REPLY)I VENTURED MYSELF TO BAKE MY OWN MILLET BREAD, SUBSTITUTING THE RICE FLOUR FOR MILLET FLOUR AS THE MAIN FLOUR WITH SOME SORGHUM & TAPIOCA.
IT CAME OUT GREAT!
AND TODAY I SAW YOUR REPLY, SO I WILL BE TRYING JEANINE’S RECIPE NEXT.
HAPPY BAKING EVERYONE!
Shirley says
Hi again, Mariangeles–I’m so glad you had such great success on your own and really hope you enjoy Jeanine’s recipe, too. I appreciate your thoughtfulness in wanting to share another good recipe, but I’m sure this is someone’s copyrighted recipe and we don’t have permission to share it here, so I’m going to edit your comment to delete that part, okay?
Thanks,
Shirley
MARIANGELES says
HI SHIRLEY,
GUESS I’M A LITTLE IGNORANT ABOUT THE COPYRIGHT THING, BUT THE LADY SHARED IT ON THE PAGE FOR THOSE WHO WANTED A SIMPLER RECIPE BEC. OF OTHER ALLERGIES, ETC. AND THERE WAS NO RESTRICTION. SO, HOW DO WE KNOW IT’S COPYRIGHTED? SORRY, I WANT TO KNOW, SO I DO THE RIGHT THING NEXT TIME.
THANKS!
Shirley says
Mariangeles–While it’s possible that the lady who shared the recipe wouldn’t mind it being shared with others, she might have only wanted it shared with her readers. You’re right that sharing it on a page like a Facebook page does make the copyright rules more questionable though. On one’s blog, you’ll usually find the copyright mark readily visible, so sharing (other than sharing via the link) is not allowed unless you have permission. I just decided to err on the side of caution in this situation. Next time perhaps you could leave a comment asking if it’s okay to share with others. Just my thoughts. Thanks for trying to help everyone make great bread! 🙂
Shirley
MARIANGELES says
OK, I UNDERSTAND IT MORE CLEARLY NOW. AND IT’S NICE OF YOU TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS AND RESPECT OTHER’S RIGHTS. HOWEVER, SHE WAS JUST CONTRIBUTING A COMMENT TO THE MANY MORE ON JEANINE’S PAGE, IT ISN’T HER PAGE, IT’S JEANINE’S. AND THERE IS NO MARK ON HER COMMENT.
THANKS FOR YOUR ANSWER.
Shirley says
Ah, I see, Mariangeles. Well, not knowing the situation, I just wanted to be careful. 😉
Have a great weekend and happy bread baking in the future!
Shirley
Annie says
I’ve been searching for a good bread machine that makes a good gluten free bread. I’ve been making mine in the oven but they always come out small. Which machine do you recommend that would make my bread look like a regular size sandwich bread. How big is the bread machines pan?
Shirley says
Hi Annie–Welcome to gfe! 🙂 The bread machine info is outside my area of expertise. That’s why I share info and posts from others. Click on the links for the posts specifically related to bread machines to find out what these experts recommend. If you don’t find your answer, be sure to leave a comment for them. 😉 And as far as the specifics on the bread machines, the links are on the sidebar and once you click on them, you’ll see those specifics. Best of luck in your research and bread baking!
Shirley
Laura says
I need help please!! I have been trying to make GF bread for awhile and have wasted so much money because they turn out terrible in my breadmaker! do I need to have a setting for GF on the breadmaker? the bread never rises to the top not even half way! It is never fluffy-tried both active and regular yeast-i have madeup flour from one of the GF sites-then measure it and add the ingreadients as directed on my breadmaker book-I have gone through 5 loaves already!! Help laura
Shirley says
Hi Laura–You’ll need to click on the link and read the specific posts near the top of this post. They have the info you need from the bread-making experts. These folks offer specifics on what can go wrong and will also answer any questions that you leave in comments on their blogs. But you might find the answer right away in the troubleshooting tips they offer. If not, read the comments on each post, too. I know that most of them say that a breadmaker with a gf setting is not required but, again, please read those posts. Good luck!
Shirley
Kim says
I’m so glad I found your site. I’m tired of spending $6 a loaf for gluten free bread I have to toast to eat it. Excited to try the multi-grain sandwich bread. Haven’t had sandwiches, because the bread always crumbled. Thanks again, Kim
Shirley says
Hi Kim–Welcome! I hope you will find some new favorites here. Megan’s (Allergy-Free Alaska) Multi-Grain Sandwich Bread is a great one to start with for sure! 🙂 Good luck, and be sure to check out the other posts in this series, too. A new one on Pita Bread, Flatbread, etc. will be up next. 😉
Shirley
Ali Williams says
Hi Shirley! Thanks so much for adding in my Best Grain Free Chia Bread Recipe! It has a new positive review that you can grab if you need it. Big hugs and thanks for all the wonderful work that you do.
Ali
Shirley says
Hey Ali–You are very welcome, of course, and thank you for the super kind words! I’m so happy to share great recipes and introduce terrific bloggers to my gfe readers. 🙂 Thanks for letting me know about the new comment on the post. I’ve added it to the post!
xo,
Shirley
evelyn castellano brooks says
thans so much for your bread machine recipe and info about bread machines i was just abou to renew my friendship with my bread machine ha ha
Shirley says
Hi Eveylyn–Yikes … I missed replying to your comment earlier! Welcome to gfe and I do hope you renew your friendship with your bread machine. 😉 If it’s been used for gluten-full bread, be sure to clean every nook and cranny before you bake gluten-free bread. Some folks even recommend giving one’s old machine away and getting a new one. I think it depends upon the style of the machine and materials it’s made with as some can be cleaned safely.
Shirley
Shelly says
Thanks for all the great info! I got the Zojirushi BB-PAC20 Breadmaker. And love the GF setting for making bread – the loaves I’ve made turned out great. But I’d like to also use it to make GF dough (that I could use to make rolls, breadsticks, etc. and bake in the oven). But I have no idea what setting to use for that, or if I have to program my own. I even contacted the mfr and they didn’t know. Could I just use the dough setting for regular (non GF) dough? Or does anybody know a different setting to use?
Shirley says
Hi Shelly–So glad this info is helpful to you and congrats on your purchase! Yay on your gluten-free breadmaking success so far, too; that’s always great to hear! 🙂 I’m not a breadmaker. That’s why I compiled this post from other blogger experts. I’ll see if I can get one of these experts to reply to your question. Stand by … 😉
Shirley
Lynn says
My zojirushi has a dough setting. It is not a gluten free dough setting, but I think it would work for what you are looking for. So if you have just a dough setting on yours I would try that. You could take that dough once done with the dough setting and use it for rolls etc. The dough will be stickier since it is a gf dough, but I think it would work although I have never tried it. And I love my Zojirushi and hope you do too!
Shelly says
Thanks Lynn! I do love my Zojirushi and will try the dough setting to see how it works with gluten free dough. I’ll try to remember to let everybody know how it turns out, once I have some time to do it…
Raya Shanazarian says
I am looking for a bread recipe that does not contain guar or xantham gum, potatoe starch, or dairy. If anyone of you has a recipe with just simple ingredients and with no yeast, please post it. I appreciate your time and experimenting with this idea.
Thanks,
Shelly says
Raya – I wonder if this mix might fit your needs – http://breadsfromanna.com/products/gluten-yeast-free-bread-mix-all-purpose-flour-blend ? I often use mixes, since it is easier than buying all the individual flours and starches to make gluten free baked goods completely from scratch.
Shirley says
Hi Shelly–Thanks so much for offering Raya a helpful link! 🙂
Shirley
Shirley says
Hi Raya–Welcome to gfe! 🙂 You might also take a look at the kickoff post for this series as I labeleled dairy-free and xanthan gum-free recipes there. It would be easy to then look for recipes that did not contain potato starch. Good luck!
Shirley
Kathleen says
I just bought a second hand bread machine with no gluten free cycle. I did not know there was a gluten free cycle to look for. I made a loaf of GF bread with a mix from “Pamela” yesterday. But after looking on line last night I discovered the GF feature too late. I would like to make mostly rice flour bread from scratch. Will my machine do it? It’s a sunbeam from 2003. I don’t think I can take it back…I does the 2 rise cycles but I read that GF is so fragile it should rise only once. Can you help? Thanks…..
I’m so excited to have bread that is not that frozen stuff from my health food store that is just not that good…don’t get me wrong …it helped til now.
Linda says
Don’t worry about it not having a gluten free cycle. That doesn’t by itself produce a perfect loaf of bread. I would try using whatever the shortest cycle is on the machine.
Shirley says
Linda–Thanks so much for responding to Kathleen. I count on gluten-free bread experts like you to help us non-experts in the crowd. 🙂
Shirley
Shirley says
Hi Kathleen–I hope Linda’s advice was helpful to you. 🙂
Happy and successful gluten-free bread baking!
Shirley
Doreen says
My granddaughter likes the recipe I follow for her.
I follow it precisely but each time I make it,it rises beautifully, but when I take it out of the bread maker it just sinks and is very wet.I have tried baking it on different programs and have cut down the water I still have the same problem.
What am I doing wrong.
Looking forward to hearing from you
Doreen
Shirley says
Hi Doreen–Welcome to gfe. 🙂 Have you clicked on the links in the post that offer tips on using a bread maker? They are under the photos of the bread machines with the following headings that are clickable links:
~ Baking Gluten-Free Bread in a Breadmaker from GF Jules
~ Bread Machines and My Loaf Bread Recipes: Info and An Invitation from Art of Gluten-Free Baking
~ What Is the Best Gluten-Free Bread Machine? from The Gluten-Free Homemaker
~ Gluten-Free Bread Machine Tips from Gluten-Free Goddess
Do you see the links I’m talking about? These expert gluten-free bloggers/bread makers offer plenty of tips in their posts and there are also great discussions in the comments section. I’m sure you’ll find your answer there. I compiled this series with the help of gluten-free blogging/bread-making friends because I’m not a bread maker myself, but these folks are experts. Please remember that you can also leave your comment/question on their posts if you don’t find your specific answer or still have additional questions after reading. They will be sure to respond on their blogs. Best of luck!
Shirley
Marjorie says
If there is no gluten free setting on your bread machine, is there any other setting that will do?
Shirley says
Hi Marjorie–Welcome to gfe! Several have given feedback on making gluten-free bread in bread machines that do not have a gluten-free setting. You’ll find answers that info both in comments on this post (just scroll down and you’ll quickly see them) and also via the links in the blue section below the photos of the bread machines in my posts. Go back and take a look at those and I think you’ll find your answers. 😉 Happy gluten-free bread baking!
Shirley
Raia says
Great round-up, Shirley! They all look so beautiful. 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing it with us at Savoring Saturdays!
Shirley says
Thanks, Raia! I love sharing these roundups and showcasing all the talent in the gluten-free community. 🙂
Shirley
Larry says
I’m sorry, I really would like to use your site, BUT your “social media” and email links added to your pop ups at the bottom of the page (I’ve closed it 4 or 5 times just trying to write this) make it too annoying to even TRY to read anything on it. Maybe if I change from Opera to Firefox and change my Adblock settings it might be usable. I’ll try a few other sites first. Try going to a friends computer and looking at your own site, maybe that will prompt you to change it.
Shirley Braden says
Hi Larry–I’m sorry that you had issues. I was already planning to remove the social media links at the bottom of the posts as they show on the left side at all times anyway and I have done that now. Hope it makes your user experience better!
Shirley
Lisa says
My family just tried and loves the Delicious Gluten-Free Bread Recipe from Gluten-Free Goddess. Thanks for posting it!
Shirley Braden says
Woohoo!! That is fantastic news, Lisa! Thank you so much for sharing with everyone here! 🙂
Shirley
Mary says
I just had bread machine can any body tell me if icook glue free bread dose it come out pale on the top
Shirley Braden says
Hi Mary–Welcome to gfe! If you take a look at the photos of bread baked in the bread machine in this post, you’ll see several loaves that are pale on top or pale on the complete outside. The most important thing is that the bread is cooked through.
Shirley
swathi says
Looks very nice collection, thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul blog hop. Pinning.
Shirley Braden says
Thanks, Swathi. I appreciate you and Hearth and Soul Hop!
Shirley