Cheap Gluten-Free Homemade Bread

Steps

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine 1 1/4 cups of warm water (not hot) with 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) of yeast. Stir and leave it alone for about 5 minutes to bloom.

   Start 5-minute timer
2. 2

   In a separate large mixing bowl, combine 2 1/2 cups (300g) of gluten-free flour and at least 1 tablespoon of salt.

3. 3

   Prepare your binder. If using flax eggs, mix 2 tablespoons of ground flax with 6 tablespoons of water and let it congeal for 5 minutes before using.

   Start 5-minute timer
4. 4

   Add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture: the bloomed yeast mixture, 2 eggs (or chosen substitution), 3 tablespoons of oil, 1 tablespoon of vinegar, and your chosen binder.

5. 5

   Mix everything together thoroughly. If the dough looks too stiff, add a little more water; if it looks like thin cake batter, add a little more flour until you reach a bread dough consistency.

6. 6

   Oil your loaf pan generously and transfer the dough into the pan.

7. 7

   Let the dough proof in the pan for about 30 minutes. Do not let it proof for too long or it may collapse in the oven.

   Start 30-minute timer
8. 8

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190 °C) (190°C (375 °F)).

9. 9

   Optional: Smooth a little water over the top of the loaf before baking to help prevent cracking.

10. 10

    Bake at 375°F (190 °C) for approximately 50 minutes.

    Start 50-minute timer
11. 11

    Remove from the oven and let the bread cool completely before cutting.