Making Gluten Free Breads


Are you or a family member unable to tolerate gluten? If you're looking for an alternative to wheat breads, then this section is for you.

gluten free banana bread

We are pleased to offer this section on making gluten free breads for homebakers who love to bake bread but need an alternative to breads made with gluten.


Many different types of gluten-free flours can be used in breads. The banana bread in the photo is made with almond flour.

Some of the most common gluten-free flours used in breads include: almond flour, brown and white rice flour, sweet rice flour, rice bran, rice starch, rice polish, tapioca flour, tapioca starch, potato flour, potato starch flour, soy flour, yellow and white corn flour, yellow and white cornmeal, polenta meal, cornstarch, corn bran, and acorn flour.

Click here to view a selection of gluten-free flours.


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Tips for making gluten free breads


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Sources:
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Rehberg, Linda and Conway, Lois. The Bread Machine Magic Book of Helpful Hints. Second St. Martin's Griffin Edition: November 1999.
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