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Easy gluten free bread recipes

BY Georgia McDermott
A close up of three pieces of grain free vegan bread toasted and arranged on a pale pink ceramic plate

A gluten free diet can be tricky at the best of times, so there is no need for terrible gluten free bread to make it worse. Today I want to round up my favourite easy gluten free bread recipes so you never have to eat crumbly gluten free bread again.

Easy gluten free bread recipes

These recipes are all easy to make and require a relatively simple list of ingredients. Every recipe is egg free and xanthan gum free, and many recipes are vegan or can easily be made vegan.

The list includes everything from breads to wraps and pizza bases. I hope there is something in here for anyone looking to start their journey making gluten free breads at home.

A side on close up image of a sliced loaf of gluten free seeded bread on a cooling rack set against a pale wood backdrop.

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Buckwheat bread

My forever favourite loaf, this simple gluten free buckwheat bread is the perfect entry level recipe. It uses buckwheat flour and tapioca flour, which are easy to purchase at the supermarket. The loaf is easy to mix, easy to proof and very easy to eat.

Gluten free buckwheat bread
A delicious and simple buckwheat loaf.
Check out this recipe
A side on view of a loaf of gluten free buckwheat bread on a white marble table. The loaf has been sliced and faces the camera, revealing the fluffy inner crumb. A second loaf sits off on angle behind the loaf.
A side on view of a loaf of gluten free buckwheat bread on a white marble table. The loaf has been sliced and faces the camera, revealing the fluffy inner crumb. A second loaf sits off on angle behind the loaf.

Teff bread

This teff bread is related to the aforementioned buckwheat bread recipe. It uses a simple mix of two flours and can be proofing in the bowl within 10 minutes. It requires two proofs, but essentially all of this is hands off time.

Teff bread (gluten free, vegan)
A lofty, nutty and delicious loaf of teff flour bread.
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A moody side on image of a loaf of teff bread on a white marble table against a dark backdrop. The bread has been sliced, revealing the soft crumb inside.
A moody side on image of a loaf of teff bread on a white marble table against a dark backdrop. The bread has been sliced, revealing the soft crumb inside.

Seeded buckwheat bread

A deliciously high fibre seeded buckwheat loaf that is xanthan gum free, egg free and vegan. This is my favourite bread for toast in the mornings at the moment.

Seeded buckwheat bread
A hearty, high fibre loaf of buckwheat bread that takes five minutes to mix up.
Check out this recipe
A side on image of a loaf of gluten free seeded buckwheat bread on a white marble table against a white backdrop. the loaf has been sliced to reveal the seeded inner crumb of the bread.
A side on image of a loaf of gluten free seeded buckwheat bread on a white marble table against a white backdrop. the loaf has been sliced to reveal the seeded inner crumb of the bread.

High protein buckwheat bread

And if you’re after an easy recipe that packs in the protein? Look no further than this gluten free high protein bread. It uses buckwheat flour and cottage cheese to amp the protein content right up. I also have a vegan version.

Gluten free high protein bread
A high protein loaf that is simple to make and is excellent for toast.
Check out this recipe
A brightly lit aerial image of a piece of low FODMAP high protein toast topped with melting butter. The toast sits atop a white speckled ceramic plate
An aerial image of a slice of gluten free vegan high protein toast topped with peanut butter swirled with rice malt syrup. The toast sits atop a white speckled ceramic plate and a bite has been taken from the lower left half of the bread

Gluten free buckwheat wraps

Can you tell I’m a buckwheat fan? These wraps are made with buckwheat flour, psyllium husk powder and yoghurt for ultra flexible, ultra delicious wraps. They can easily be made vegan with vegan yoghurt. I like to keep a stash of them in my freezer for when the mood strikes.

Buckwheat wraps (gluten free)
Easy, delicious and super flexible buckwheat wraps.
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An aerial image of buckwheat wraps on a cooling rack atop a white marble table
An aerial image of buckwheat wraps on a cooling rack atop a white marble table

Grain free vegan bread

We can’t forget our grain free friends! This loaf is one of my triumphs because of how much it tastes like white bread. I am obsessed and I hope you will be too! It uses cassava flour, tapioca flour and potato starch for a grain free, nut free and xanthan gum free loaf.

Grain free vegan bread
A delicious grain free, nut free, xanthan gum free and vegan loaf.
Check out this recipe
An aerial close up image of a slice of fairybread (white bread topped with butter and sprinkles) on grain free bread. The bread sits atop a white ceramic speckled plate.
An aerial close up view of two pieces of toasted grain free bread on a white ceramic plate. The pieces of bread are golden brown and topped with pockets of melted butter

Gluten free sourdough pizza bases

Gluten free sourdough recipes require a bit of expertise, so I thought I would share this gluten free sourdough pizza base recipe. It is very easy to make and hard to mess up, so it’s the perfect way to ease into gluten free sourdough.

Gluten free sourdough pizza bases (FODMAP friendly, nut free, vegan)
Delicious, easy and xanthan gum free sourdough pizza bases
Check out this recipe
A gluten free sourdough margherita pizza against a white marble backdrop with a glass of water in the top right corner
A gluten free sourdough margherita pizza against a white marble backdrop with a glass of water in the top right corner

Gluten free yeasted pizza bases

If you don’t have a gluten free sourdough starter, fear not! This recipe uses instant yeast instead. Like the sourdough pizza bases, it is a very easy recipe to make and very difficult to mess up.

Gluten free pizza bases without xanthan gum (vegan)
Yeasted pizza bases that are xanthan gum free and easy to make.
An aerial view of three gluten free sourdough pizza bases topped with FODMAP friendly pizza sauce and melty cheese. The pizzas sit in a diagonal pattern on the table and a glass of water sits in the top right hand side of the image
An aerial view of a gluten free pizza atop a white speckled ceramic plate on a white marble table. The pizza is topped with white sauce, basil, pesto, grilled zucchini and grilled lemon slices.

Gluten free focaccia

I love making gluten free focaccia because it doesn’t need to hold its own shape. Focaccia is a low fuss yeasted bread that doesn’t require the hydration and proofing to be perfect to achieve the best result. This is a great easy gluten free bread recipe that I turn to often.

Gluten free Focaccia (vegan, xanthan gum free)
An easy recipe for a delightfully fluffy yet chewy gluten free focaccia.
Check out this recipe
A close up aerial image of a gluten free focaccia that is golden brown and topped with green olives, kalamata olives, sage leaves, rosemary sprigs and flaky sea salt
An aerial image of a golden brown gluten free focaccia topped with pickled roasted garlic, olives, pickled peppers and fennel seeds. The focaccia sits in a white ceramic baking dish atop terracotta tiles

Gluten free buckwheat cinnamon raisin toast

Is there anything better than toasted cinnamon raisin bread? I think not! This is a recipe from my second buckwheat flour e-book. It uses buckwheat flour and yoghurt to form a soft and pliable loaf. Bonus: this makes it higher in protein and high in fibre, too.

A brightly lit aerial image of a slice of buckwheat cinnamon raisin toast on a bright blue ceramic plate

Gluten free wraps

Easy and flexible, these wraps are at home in a lunchbox, as tortillas or anywhere in between.

Gluten free wraps without xanthan gum
Easy, delicious and flexible gluten free wraps
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An aerial sunlit view of three gluten free wraps atop a white speckled ceramic plate on a white benchtop. Glasses of water sit in the top left and right hand corners, creating a light and shadow pattern across to the right of the image
An aerial sunlit view of three gluten free wraps atop a white speckled ceramic plate on a white benchtop. Glasses of water sit in the top left and right hand corners, creating a light and shadow pattern across to the right of the image

Gluten free buckwheat bread without yeast

This gluten free buckwheat bread without yeast is a recipe in my second cookbook, Intolerance Friendly Kitchen. It is a lovely buckwheat loaf that requires no yeast whatsoever.

A side on image of a loaf of gluten free buckwheat bread without yeast standing up on a white marble table

Gluten free sourdough bread boule

Ok, so sourdough isn’t necessarily the easiest bread. HOWEVER, I figured I would include this recipe because it is the easiest of my gluten free sourdough breads. The loaf uses more wholegrain compared to starch, which makes proofing a little more predictable. Don’t let the lengthy post fool you; gluten free sourdough is actually quite easy to make once you get your gluten free sourdough starter going.

Gluten free sourdough bread
An easy recipe introduction into the world of gluten free sourdough.
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An aerial image of gluten free sourdough bread toasted and topped with sliced avocado. The toast sits on a white ceramic plate atop a white marble table.
An aerial image of gluten free sourdough bread toasted and topped with sliced avocado. The toast sits on a white ceramic plate atop a white marble table.

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