It sounds easy to buy vegan bread, and it is, but when it comes to vegan gluten-free bread, you will be surprised by how many contain eggs! That’s often the issue with gluten-free white style bread, they are made of high starchy flour that is super dense if no eggs or egg white are added. So here I am sharing with you my healthy vegan, gluten-free bread recipe made from wholegrains gluten-free flour. Don’t expect a light fluffy, airy white bread like in my 2-Ingredient Bread, but instead a rich earthy bread close to European artisan whole meal bread. It has a nice thick crispy crust, a rich dense crumb packed with buckwheat flavor. So if you love healthy gluten-free bread, this one is for you. Also, if this version is too high in carbs for you, try my vegan gluten-free keto bread recipe instead.
Ingredients and Substitutions
All you need to make this plant-based bread recipe are:
Buckwheat Flour – Despite its name, buckwheat flour doesn’t contain any wheat. It’s a healthy flour that is great for making vegan recipes. Brown Rice Flour – Don’t swap for white rice flour that is very high in starch and will change the bread texture to a gummy crumb. You must use brown rice flour. Tapioca Flour or arrowroot flour also called tapioca starch. Apple Cider Vinegar – This brings the acidic component necessary to make bread fluffier. Psyllium Husk Powder or whole psyllium husk. This contains mostly fiber. It adds chew and texture to gluten-free bread without using eggs or xanthan gum. You can use ground husk or whole husk, it doesn’t matter but note that some ground husk types turn the food blueish or purple. It doesn’t change the flavor or health properties of the recipe, the color is just weird. Also, don’t buy Metamucil for this. It’s a brand of husk supplements made to improve digestion. This contains 50% husk, and it won’t work in baking bread. Dried Instant Yeast – to give the rise you expect from the bread. Sugar – for a perfect taste. Baking Soda – for even more rise.
How To Make Vegan Gluten-Free Bread
This Vegan Gluten-Free Bread with a thick crusty crust is the easiest bread you will bake.
Serving
Serve the bread as a breakfast bread with some of the topping ideas below:
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Storage Instructions
This vegan gluten-free bread can be stored at room temperature and wrapped in a clean kitchen towel. Place the wrapped loaf in a cool, dark place and slice just before serving. You can freeze this bread whole or in slices in airtight bags or containers. Thaw the bread at room temperature before serving. You can rewarm or toast bread in a bread toaster.
Allergy Swaps
This gluten-free bread is made without any flour that could contain gluten including oat flour. However, if you have some food allergies, here are some options for you below to adapt the recipe.
Husk – I didn’t try something else, and I am sure you can’t replace it with xanthan gum in this particular bread recipe. Maybe 1/3 cup of ground flaxmeal would work, but you may need more of it, and it won’t add the same texture to the bread. Tapioca Flour – Cornstarch and arrowroot flour work in the same amount as a swap.
Frequent Asked Questions
Below are the answers to the most frequent questions about this bread recipe.
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