The gluten-free breads we buy in supermarkets are a good option to get us out of a bind, but if we can choose, there's no doubt that a healthier option than making it ourselves at home. We bring you the definitive guide to achieving the texture and fluffiness of classic bread without using gluten in its preparation. We give you the keys to the kneading, fermentation, and baking process to achieve the best possible result. Take note!
Step-by-step preparation
- In a bowl, mix 1 teaspoon of active dry yeast with another teaspoon of sugar and 1 cup of warm water. Let stand for 10 minutes or until the mixture is foamy.
- In another bowl, mix 2 cups of rice flour, 1 cup of cornstarch, 1/2 cup of almond flour, 1/4 cup of chickpea flour, and 1 teaspoon of xanthan gum or psyllium, and salt.
- Add the yeast mixture to the flours and mix well. Add olive oil and two eggs and continue mixing until you have a smooth, homogenous dough.
- Place the dough in a greased and rice-floured loaf tin.
- Cover the mould with a damp cloth and leave the dough to prove in a warm place for 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C and bake the bread for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown. A very useful trick you can use is to tap the bottom of the tin and turn the loaf out when it sounds hollow.
- Finally, let the bread cool before turning it out and enjoy! You now have a delicious homemade gluten-free bread ready to taste.
Advice and recommendations
- It is important to use good quality gluten-free flours, such as rice flour, corn starch, almond flour and chickpea flour, to obtain a loaf with good texture and flavour.
- Xanthan gum or psyllium husk are key ingredients for giving fluffiness and texture to gluten-free bread. Make sure to include them in the recipe!
- Active dried yeast is essential for bread to rise properly. Be sure to activate it correctly with warm water and sugar before incorporating it into the dough.
- If you prefer a more aromatic bread, you can add fresh or dried herbs such as rosemary, thyme, or oregano to the dough before baking.
- Store the bread in an airtight container or wrapped in cling film to keep it fresh for longer.
Now that you have all the keys, why not try making your own gluten-free bread at home with this recipe and tell us how you found the experience.
Article written by the El Miracle team