Craving bakery-style bread but living gluten-free? Look no further! This guide unveils a remarkably simple method to bake a wonderfully soft and fluffy gluten-free white loaf right in your own kitchen. It’s a recipe that has become a firm favourite, even winning over gluten-eating family members. As someone with 25 years of experience navigating coeliac disease, finding gluten-free bread this good is a real triumph. If you’ve enjoyed our popular breadmaker loaf or white rolls recipes, prepare to be equally impressed by this oven-baked version. After numerous requests, we perfected this recipe, and the result speaks for itself.
This loaf boasts a soft, delicate crumb, blessedly free from large holes, and offers fantastic texture. Whether you prefer thin or thick slices, fresh or toasted, this versatile gluten-free bread adapts to every craving. Since it’s crafted with starch-based gluten-free flour, the crust remains delightfully tender, avoiding the overly tough texture sometimes found in gluten-free sourdoughs (like the one featured in my cookbook, which, while delicious, can be a bit much for younger palates).
Choosing the Right Flour: Your GF Guide to Success
The secret to this incredible gluten-free white loaf lies in the flour: Mulino Caputo Fioreglut Gluten Free flour. As a dedicated Gf Guide, I can confidently say this flour is a game-changer. Regular readers know my enthusiasm for it, having used it to create everything from wood-fired pizza to 3-ingredient wraps, flatbread, white rolls, bread maker loaf, decadent chocolate babka, and irresistible cinnamon buns. It truly is magical for gluten-free baking!
You can easily purchase Mulino Caputo Fioreglut online from various retailers. Fifo is often the most economical, especially for bulk buying. Alternatively, Ocado and Amazon are convenient if you only need a bag or two.
While it’s a pricier option compared to standard gluten-free flour blends, the superior results are undeniable. One bag yields two large gluten-free white loaves, making it comparable in cost to store-bought gluten-free bread, but infinitely better in taste and texture.
Important note for wheat allergy sufferers: This flour contains codex wheat starch and is not suitable for wheat allergies. However, it is perfectly safe for coeliacs as the gluten has been removed and certified. For further information, Coeliac UK provides a helpful article.
GF Guide: Flour Substitutions and Baking FAQs
Can I use a different gluten-free flour?
Unfortunately, no. For this specific gluten-free bread recipe, Caputo flour is essential. FREEE and other general gluten-free flours lack the necessary properties to achieve the desired texture.
The only known suitable alternative is Juvela White Mix, another codex wheat starch-based blend. If you try it, please let me know how it turns out! Juvela was a fantastic option when it was available on prescription.
Can I freeze this gluten-free white loaf?
Absolutely! Freezing is a great way to keep your gluten-free bread fresh. After the loaf has completely cooled, simply slice it and freeze. Toast slices directly from frozen whenever you’re ready to enjoy them.
Is this recipe dairy-free, egg-free, or vegan?
Yes, to all! This gluten-free white loaf recipe is naturally dairy-free, egg-free, and vegan. The ingredients list is simple: Mulino Caputo Fioreglut flour, salt, water, oil, sugar, and fast-action yeast.
What type of yeast should I use?
Any fast-action yeast will work perfectly for this recipe. I typically use Allinsons Easy Bake Yeast, readily available in most UK supermarkets. While it’s currently gluten-free at the time of writing, always double-check the label to be certain.
Gluten-Free White Loaf Recipe (Dairy-Free, Vegan) – Your Step-by-Step GF Guide
*Please remember, this recipe is unsuitable for wheat allergy sufferers due to the gluten-free wheat starch in Fioreglut flour (safe for coeliacs – see Coeliac UK for details).*
For any questions or assistance, feel free to reach out on social media @myglutenfreeguide or email me at [email protected]. I’m always happy to help!
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Laura xxx
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Additional Time: 1 hour (proving)
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Description: A remarkably fluffy gluten-free white loaf made with just 6 ingredients. Naturally dairy-free and vegan.
Ingredients
- 500g Mulino Caputo Fioreglut Gluten Free Flour
- 440ml warm water
- 8g fast-action yeast (e.g., Allinsons Easy Bake Yeast)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (30ml) + extra for brushing and greasing
- 1 tsp fine salt
- 1 tsp caster sugar
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a stand mixer with a dough hook (or mixing bowl with a spoon and elbow grease!), add all ingredients. Mix for 3-4 minutes until a smooth, sticky dough forms.
- Prepare Loaf Tin: Grease a 2lb non-stick loaf tin with olive oil, ensuring base and sides are coated. Transfer dough into the tin using a spatula or dough scraper. Wet fingers and gently smooth the top.
- Prove the Dough: Lightly oil one side of cling film and cover the tin, oil-side down, ensuring it’s loose to allow rising. Prove for about 1 hour, or until dough reaches the tin’s top. Proving time may vary with temperature.
- Preheat & Slash: Once proved, preheat oven to 200C (fan). Brush loaf top with oil. Using a wet, sharp knife, make 5 shallow (1cm deep) slashes across the top.
- Bake: Bake on the middle oven shelf for 35 minutes, until golden and the base sounds hollow when tapped.
- Cool: Remove from tin (it should release easily) and cool on a wire rack. Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container once fully cooled for up to 2 days. Freeze slices for longer storage.
Recipe Notes
- Essential Flour: Mulino Caputo Fioreglut gluten-free flour is crucial for this recipe. Other gluten-free blends won’t yield the same results.
- Juvela White Mix: Juvela White Mix is a possible alternative, but untested in this specific recipe.
For more delicious gluten-free baking ideas, explore these recipes: [Link to other GF recipes on the site].
Happy Baking! Laura xxx
