Gluten-free breads are a dietary staple within the celiac community. Of all the foods bemoaned by recently diagnosed celiacs, soft doughy bread remains at the top of the list. Adjusting to a gluten-free diet and lifestyle involves adapting to new tastes and textures. Thankfully, there are numerous gluten-free bread recipes that can help you find your way.
Breads Without Gluten
Sweet or savory, there are countless ways to create gluten-free breads that are full of flavor.
Sandwich Breads
No matter how it's made or what it's made with, a good sandwich bread recipe will give you plenty of options for future use.
- Wheat-Free Focaccia Bread: This dense, chewy focaccia bread uses Teff flour as its base. With rosemary and olive oil, it has an authentic taste.
- Rice Bread: Rice makes an excellent substitute for wheat flour in bread recipes. These two recipes give you options for making your rice bread in the oven or in a bread maker.
- Potato Bread: Potato bread has a soft texture and rich flavor that gives sandwiches a great taste. This recipe uses potato flakes as well as starch for additional flavor.
- Pita Bread: Wrap up any number of fillings with a chewy slice of gluten-free pita bread.
- Sandwich Bread: Make your own sandwich bread with this easy recipe, or purchase readymade bread from any of these reliable brands.
- Bread Machine Recipes: Bread machines make producing your own gluten-free bread fast and easy no matter your skill level.
Dessert Breads
Make any of these dessert breads for the holidays or any time.
- Christmas Bread: These three recipes give you plenty of options for traditional Christmas-style breads.
- Cornbread: Cornbread is a staple in many families. Try this easy recipe to bring it back to your table.
- Banana Bread: Learn the basics of making a great tasting banana bread in this slideshow.
- Pumpkin Bread: This pumpkin bread recipe uses almond flour for an authentic texture.
Specialty Breads
There are times when just any bread won't do. These recipes help to fill the breach.
- Communion Bread: Giving up gluten doesn't mean having to give up your religious practices as well. These gluten-free communion bread recipes give you a safe alternative.
- Seed and Nut Bread: Seed and nut bread is a staple of Paleo diets. This recipe produces a nutty, almost sweet bread that is perfect spread with fresh butter or coconut oil.
- Zucchini Bread: This recipe for zucchini bread uses coconut flour as its base to help give it a light texture and sweet flavor.
- Gluten and Casein Free Bread: These recipes for sandwich bread, biscuits and dessert bread are all made without gluten or dairy.
- Gluten and Yeast Free Bread: Those sensitive to yeast can enjoy these three recipes for coconut, almond or rice bread all made without gluten or yeast.
Enjoy Good Bread
Giving up gluten does not mean having to give up good bread. Try any of these different varieties to enjoy good bread again.