Easy Gluten-free Dairy-free Bread in your Bread Machine
Easy gluten-free, dairy-free bread in your bread machine!
I hear from celiac, gluten-intolerant, and wheat intolerant folks over and over how much they miss just good plain bread. Most gluten-free bread available in the stores is expensive, lacking in whole grains and fiber, needs to be kept frozen, and needs to be toasted to be edible. Most of it is just not very good.
Many of us moms just want to be able to make easy, healthy lunches for our families and miss the ease of sandwiches. Today I bring you an easy to make, delicious, healthy, gluten-free, whole grain, rice-free bread that has the taste and texture of “regular” bread, and isn’t expensive! Can I get an AMEN?!
A couple of years ago, my local gluten-free store (now out of business) started carrying this new line of flour and bread mixes called Manini’s. They started making and selling bread made from their mixes and I couldn’t believe how good it was! I wanted to be able to make it at home too!
Thankfully, the staff there was willing to share how they made it, just following the directions on the Maninis Bread Flour, so that any of us customers could make it at home too. As you know, making homemade bread can be quite time-consuming. I spent the past year tweaking their recipe to get it to turn out just right in the bread machine, and according to our family’s preferences. I finally got it just perfect and am ready to share the recipe with you!
It takes me literally 10 minutes of work to make this bread in my bread machine!
Really… 10 minutes, and it costs me about $5-$7.00 a loaf (depending on where I purchase the flour from)! I store this bread at room temperature in a container on my counter, and just slice as I am ready to make sandwiches. Our whole family loves this bread, and when we have gluten-eating guests, they do too! When my in-laws are visiting, they like the bread so much that I end up making a loaf every day so there is enough for everyone for toast in the morning and sandwiches at lunch. I don’t mind since it is so easy!
Once cool, this bread slices so nicely! We love it for sandwiches like this gluten-free California club sandwich!
Two things you must buy to make this bread:
1) A Bread Machine with a gluten-free setting and that bakes up to 2lb loaves.
Gluten-free yeast breads do not handle two rises well at all. They need extra mixing time, and only one rise cycle. You need to make sure to get a bread machine with a gluten-free setting as it is programmed for this method. I know of three bread machines brands that have models with a gluten-free setting.
Some have commented that this bread overflowed in their bread machine. This recipe is scaled for a bread machine that accomodates 2 lb. loaves. If you’re is smaller, with room for 1 lb. loaves only, then this will overflow.
The older bread machine that I have and have used for years in making this bread is Cuisinart BMKR-200PC Fully Automatic Compact Bread Maker at Amazon. 
I have had mine for many years now, and for over a year I used it weekly. It has worked perfectly for me. 
Another, very similar model is available with free shipping with Amazon Prime, Cuisinart CBK-100 2-Pound Programmable Breadmaker
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I have recently bought new bread machine so that I could test it out. I finally bought from Amazon, this super nice Zojirushi BB-PAC20 Home Bakery Virtuoso Bread Machine with Gluten Free Menu Setting. It works really well! The main difference between this and my older Cuisinart is that this one is quieter, and it has two kneading blades instead of the one in my Cuisinart. Yes, this leaves two blade marks in the bottom of the loaves, but it also seems to help mix the dough better. I’m suddenly not seeing this one available new on Amazon now, so I’d recommend this Zojirushi model instead.
There are, I’m sure, other models available, but hopefully this gives you a starting place. Just remember to make sure to get one that says it does 2 lb. loaves and has good reviews in regards to mixing well and not burning.
2) Manini’s brand Gluten-free Multi-Purpose Flour
I know, I know, another gluten-free flour? YES! Trust me, if you want easy and healthy bread, it is worth it to seek out this flour blend and buy it. 
This flour just makes the best bread! I used to be able to buy this locally, but now it isn’t available anywhere near my. I buy Maninis gluten-free flour from Amazon now. Click here to see it at Amazon.
This flour is absolutely amazing for yeast breads. You can use it in all of your gluten-free baking, but I just use it, and am amazed by it, in my yeast recipes. I make this weekly bread with it, but also French Bread and cinnamon rolls with it. I love that it is a whole grain flour blend, high in fiber, and rice-free.
Right now, you can find Maninis flour and bread mixes for sale at natural food markets all over the Pacific Northwest, or buy directly from the Maninis website. You can search to see if it is available near you here. Or like I said, you can buy it from Amazon if that’s easier.
The bags from Maninis will say that they make 8 loaves, and they do, if you follow their recipe. 
However, the recipe for one loaf was always so small in our bread machine and doubling it produced a loaf that wasn’t all the way cooked when the bread machine was done baking it. So I’ve done some tweaking to get a good sized loaf that cooks up just right in the bread machine, without being over-cooked or underdone in the middle. I get 5 loaves from one bag, which at a cost of $25-$35 per bag depending on where you buy, equals about $5-$7 per loaf. The other ingredients you need, water, eggs, apple cider vinegar, oil, and yeast are very inexpensive.
Can I use another flour blend in this recipe?
Answer: Maybe!
Feel free to try it with your favorite blend, measuring according to weight listed. I cannot afford to buy every flour blend on the market to try in this recipe to see which ones will work. All I can say is that this particular blend of whole grains and starches is just perfect for this bread. I recommend using Maninis flour for this, and I’m not getting any kickback from them for saying so! Seriously, they don’t know who I am!
Make sure you read the recipe notes below so that you have the best success with this recipe.
Please note that results of home-baked bread can vary depending on humidity and on which bread machine you are using. You may need to make some adaptations for perfect results in your machine, but this should give you a good starting point.
How to make gluten-free Bread in your Bread Machine:
*Make sure your water is the proper temperature. Too cold, and your yeast won’t be effective, too hot and it can kill your yeast.
*Make sure your yeast is good. If your yeast doesn’t foam, using the method I listed, then you need new yeast. I keep my yeast in the refrigerator so that it lasts a long time. Note that most bread machine instructions will tell you to add the yeast dry, and add it on top of all the other ingredients. That did NOT work well for me for this recipe. I recommend proofing the yeast first!
*Use room temperature eggs. If they are cold, your bread will not rise as much.
*If your bread machine beeps after all mixing, before it starts rising, then at that beep, use a spatula to mix in any remaining flour. You can also pull out the blade(s) from the baking pan so it won’t be stuck in there during baking if you prefer.
*I do not recommend you use the time delay feature.
Please do let me know if you have a chance to try this recipe. I really think you’ll like it.
Update: I have had many requests for a scaled down version of this recipe. Unfortunately, it’s not quite as easy as just halving everything. I am determined to try to get this to you in 2020, as well as provide a homemade flour alternative to use in it!
Easy Gluten-free Dairy-free Bread Machine Bread Recipe:
Easy Gluten-free Dairy-free Bread in your Bread Machine
The easiest gluten-free bread machine loaf to make!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (105-110°)
- 2 tsp. active dry yeast
- 2 tsp. sugar
- 2 eggs (room temperature)
- 1 egg white (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 4 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil or grapeseed oil
- 420 grams Manini's Multi-purpose gluten-free flour
Instructions
- In a glass measuring cup, warm 1 1/2 cups water until it reaches 105-110°. Add the yeast and sugar and stir to mix. Set aside until foamy, about 8-10 minutes.
- Use a fork or whisk to beat together the 2 eggs and 1 egg white, then add to baking pan of bread machine.
- Add apple cider vinegar and oil to baking pan.
- Add foamy yeast/water mixture to baking pan.
- Lastly, add the Manini's Multi-purpose gluten-free flour on top.
- Place baking pan in bread machine and set for gluten-free bread setting and start.
- After mixing cycles, and before rising cycle starts, your machine should beep. Use a spatula to stir in any remaining flour that might be stuck in any corners or the bread pan. You can also remove the mixing blade at this time so it won't be left in the baked bread if you'd prefer.
- When the bread is done baking, immediately remove and invert pan onto a cooling rack to remove the bread from the baking pan. Allow to cool completely before slicing or covering to store.
Notes
Tips:
*Make sure your water is the proper temperature. Too cold, and your yeast won't be effective, too hot and it can kill your yeast.
*Make sure your yeast is good. If your yeast doesn't foam, using the method I listed, then you need new yeast. I keep my yeast in the refrigerator so that it lasts a long time.
*Use room temperature eggs. If they are cold, your bread will not rise as much.
*If your bread machine beeps after all mixing, before it starts rising, then at that beep, use a spatula to mix in any remaining flour. You can also pull out the blades from the baking pan so they won't be stuck in there during baking.
*I do not recommend using the time delay feature.
*Please note that results of home-baked bread can vary depending on humidity and on which bread machine you are using. You may need to make some adaptations for perfect results in your machine, but this should give you a good starting point.
Make sure you try my best gluten-free cornbread recipe! It’s sweet and perfect to go along with your savory meals!
I havae a zojirushi bread machine and I still haven’t a decent loaf of bread with your recipe and my Manini’s flour. THe first loaf looked beautiful and rose really high. Not being able to see the screen of instructions I took out to soon. I thougth it said complete, and it really said complete in 18 minutes. So, I tried another loaf and did everything right, but the loaf caved in on the sides, and was not cooked in the middle. HELP
How can you refer to this recipe as dairy free when you use eggs?
Deb,
Eggs are not considered dairy. Here’s a great blog post about that: http://www.godairyfree.org/ask-alisa/are-eggs-dairy
I’m ordering it with my next Azure order!
Janie – Yes! I am planning on ordering more through Azure also!
I am under the impression from many readings that if you have corn starch in a bread mix then it is not gluten free…….
Karen,
All of the celiac associations and leading researchers in the celiac medical field all include corn products as safe for those needing to eat gluten-free. Some of the quack doctors, alarmists really, do tell you that you should avoid it. While corn may bother some people, it isn’t because of gluten, it would be a separate issue. I would suggest checking out some reliable websites, like the Celiac Disease Foundation to get reliable info. They published this fast facts PDF that is handy and answers your question: http://celiac.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/fast-factsv1.pdf
Corn, which is usually grown close by wheat, is naturally gluten free, but can be contaminated. As long as they are using a certified gluten free corn, as in not grown next to a wheat field, it will be ok for celiac’s to ingest.
It is the contamination from wheat, or other product with gluten, that causes the problems. Which is why all the quacks, and alarmists tell you to avoid them.
oh my wow! I just made this is my breadmaker and it came out amazing! My daughter is going to be so thrilled when I pack her lunch in the morning. Now if only they made bulk bags of the Manini’s. Thank you for the incredible recipe!
I just visited jakes gluten free market this week end.
This bread is the best! We are completely hooked!!! I’ve tried it with avocado oil & a favorite garlic olive oil, both have been great! Thank you so very much for sharing =)
Kristyn,
So glad you are loving this bread too! Thanks for letting me know about the other oils working well also! I bet that garlic olive oil lends a great flavor. I’ll have to try that!
Hi:
I would love to use this recipe. I have the GF pleasant Bread mix. I have Zojirushi bread maker. I can program the homemade cycle but I don’t know how long your breadmaker kneeds, mixes, rises etc. Can you let me know so that I may program this homemake cycle?
Cheryl
I have the same breadmaker and I found it on their website. 15 min preheat; 25 min knead; rise 1 none rise 2 none rise 3 55 min and bake 1 hour. Mine came out amazing.
Hi!
I’m from the UK and am trying to find a good recipe for making gluten and dairy free bread in a breadmaker. The machine we have makes a smaller loaf (1lb) so please could you send me your scaled down recipe. Unfortunately we can’t get Maninis flour in the UK but I’d like to try your recipe with the gluten-free flour we can buy. Many thanks.
Could you send me the scaled down recipe as well. Thanks
Can I use honey instead of sugar; and if so, how much honey?
What size loaf should I select on my bread machine? 1 lb. 1.5 lb or 2 lb?
Also should I select light medium or dark crust?
Connie,
It is a 2lb. loaf. I’m not sure which crust to select as my gluten-free setting doesn’t allow that selection. But my loaf is always very light crust if that helps.
Hi. Use the light crust setting. My medium crust always ends up way to brown and tough.
Success!!!
Wish I could add a photo.
I tweeked the recipe a little. This was my third attempt at gluten free bread. The first two loaves ended up bird food
I used avocado oil, added 1/2t salt. ( will add a little more next time )
Added 3/4 tsp xanthan gum
Because the dough was too wet I added 220g more of Bob’s Red Mill all purpose gluten free flour
Once the mixing was complete in my Breadman, I placed it in a clay loaf pan and let it rise for 40min in a warmed oven.
Wasn’t sure what temp. To bake at so used 375F. For 35 min.
Couldn’t wait for it too cool. It’s great. Thanks.
Carol,
So glad that this turned out great for you! Hope you get to enjoy it again and again!
My Breadman bread maker is still mixing the dough. I have had to add almost 200g to try and reduce the liquid consistency. It is still not of the texture that regular bread dough is normally produced for me. I will let it complete and see what happens.
Carol, The consistency of gluten-free bread dough is very wet, not like regular bread dough at all. The batter will be more like a cake batter. Adding extra flour will make this a more dense, tough dough.
Yes it is heavier but I enjoyed my first slice.
I will follow your recipe amounts next time for sure to experience the difference.
Plus it would be cheaper not to use the extra 225g.
Thanks Michelle
how much is 420 grams???
Hi. I tried this bread recipe and have the exact machine that you do. I smelled smoke and it was smoking really bad. So bad I had to take machine outside. Thank goodness my fireman was home with me. It had ran all over outside pan. Any suggestions on what I did wrong? New at gluten free and LOVE your recipes.
Stacy,
I’ve never had that happen to me with this recipe before… UNTIL LAST WEEK! Seriously, my hubby smelled something and went to check and it had overflowed and was burning. I have no idea what in the world happened differently this time compared to the other 100 times I’ve made this recipe. I don’t know if it was just more humid so it rose too much, or if I let the yeast rise a little too much ahead of time or what. Trust me, I’m looking into this as well! So very sorry this happened to you!
In the meantime, if you want to try it again, just making a smaller loaf, I’ll send you my scaled down recipe version.
That would be great if you will send me the scaled down version. We were boiling some green beans at the same time and my husband said it may have been the humidity.
Is love the scaled down version as well please as this happened to me too. House smelled like burnt bread for a week!
This same thing just happened to me tonight. I is my 1st gluten free loaf in the same machine you have. What went wrong? Do you have any suggestions?
Hi.. mine has done the same with burning and overflow. At first I thought I ended up getting the recipe wrong. Which I did.. I had 2 table spoons of yeast in error. But second go the next day I made sure it was right. And yet again.. overflow and smoked the entire house..
Could I also please have a smaller portion recipe? I made sure I got myself and 2 pound bread machine as recommended. Just done understand why this is happening.
This is very scientific and really discouraging. I specifically purchased this in order to make gluten free bread for my husband who suffers from MS.
Thanks a bunch!!
Can you please send me the version for the scaled down one you mentioned to others ? I have a Cuisinart CBK -110. It has a gluten free setting but is maddening that it can only make 11/2 lb loaf of gf where as every other setting can be 2 lb loaves . So frustrating .
@Stacey, Hi, Stacey! We’re getting ready to make our first loaf using your 2 lb recipe, but a little concerned about the overflow now. Could you please send me your scaled down version just in case? Thank you so much for working out these delicious GF recipes for all of us!
Michelle – I have just discovered Maninis products! The first thing I tried was their cinnamon roll recipe. Wow! I was blown away! Am baking some bread today using the oven method since I did not have a full 420 grams flour left. Will order more but my question is this – for the bread machine does your recipe make a 1 1/2 pound or 2 pound load – and how long does your bread machine bake this loaf? I have a Zoji bread machine that has a GF setting but I also preset my own settings since my other recipes require a longer bake time (70 minutes) Thank you so much for taking the guesswork out of this process!
Am curious if this bread could be baked in an oven? I have a bread machine but it doesn’t have a gluten free setting. Any suggestions?
Kim, If you buy this Maninis flour or their Peasant Bread Mix, they have regular oven baking instructions right on their bag!
Do you have info on the carb count and glycemic index? I am type 1 diabetic and have found that GF bread raises my blood sugar. I have a bread machine with gf settings but need a bread mix that is GF and low carb. Thank you.
Check out this link for how to manually override the settings on your regular bread machine to make gluten free bread.
https://gfjules.com/baking-gluten-free-bread-in-a-breadmaker/
I would like to try this but I don’t have a gluten free bread maker. I have a Hitachi automatic bread maker model HB E303. Any suggestions?
I have read in several places that you can use the quick loaf cycle on regular bread machines,it might be worth it to try.
hi Tarryn . you can use Zojirushi BB-PAC20 Home Bakery Virtuoso Breadmaker with Gluten Free Menu setting. It is very useful bread machine and has great functions. I LOVE my new Zojirushi VIRTUOSO Bread Maker! It has my ‘GLUTEN FREE’ setting and is so quiet.You can make delicious bread easily with it.
We have been eating gluten and dairy free for awhile now and I have always been scared to try making my own bread! Thank you for the recipe – I will get a proper bread machine. We just found out my son has an allergy to eggs as well – is there any way to do this without eggs? Thanks.
Karen,
I think the flaxseed replacement for eggs would be successful here. Have you tried that in your baking yet?
Hope that helps! Hope your bread machine arrives soon and you can get the Maninis flour blend so you can make this great recipe soon!
I used the recipe given with flaxseed replacement and Cloud 9 GF all purpose flour (from Costco) this evening. The result was an excellent bread I almost couldn’t stop eating warm! Thank you so much for sharing!!
How much flaxseed did you use to replace the eggs?
Is the MANINI’S Bread Flour LECTIN FREE?
Applesauce 🙂
I do not have a gluten free setting on my bread machine. Can I use the normal 2lb setting?
You’re welcome to try it but it might not work out, as I’ve explained in the blog post.
I do not have a kitchen scale, is there another way to measure the 420 grams of flour?
420 grams of flour is equivalent to about 4 cups.
420 grams is 3 cups
you can always look for the conversion online, grams to cups. ounces to tsp. etc…