No-Knead Gluten-Free Bread Recipe

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No-Knead Gluten-Free Bread Recipe

This easy gluten-free bread is perfect for beginners. There is no kneading, no special techniques, and no mixer needed. The result is a loaf with a soft, moist inside and a crispy golden crust—great for sandwiches, toast, or butter.

✅ Why This Recipe Works

✔ No kneading required
✔ Simple pantry ingredients
✔ Long fermentation improves flavor
✔ Crispy crust, soft center
✔ Beginner friendly

🧾 Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)

  • 1 ½ tsp salt

  • 1 tbsp sugar or honey

  • 2 ¼ tsp instant or active dry yeast (1 packet)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups warm water (105–110°F / 40–43°C)

  • 2 tbsp olive oil or neutral oil

  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

🧰 Equipment

  • Large bowl

  • Wooden spoon

  • Kitchen towel or plastic wrap

  • Parchment paper

  • Dutch oven or oven-safe pot with lid

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine:
flour, salt, sugar, and yeast.
Mix well.

Step 2: Add Wet Ingredients

Add:
warm water, oil, and vinegar.
Mix until thick and sticky.

👉 Dough will look like batter. This is normal for gluten-free bread.

Step 3: Rise (No Kneading)

Cover the bowl and place it in a warm spot.

Let rise:

  • 2–3 hours (quick method)
    OR

  • 8–12 hours (overnight for best flavor)

Dough should look bubbly and slightly risen.

Step 4: Preheat Oven

Heat oven to 450°F (230°C).
Place the empty Dutch oven with the lid inside for 30 minutes.

Step 5: Shape Dough

Place dough onto parchment paper.
With wet hands, gently shape it into a round loaf.
Do NOT knead.

Step 6: Bake

Carefully place dough (with parchment) into hot pot.

Bake:

  • Covered: 30 minutes

  • Uncovered: 15–20 minutes

Bread should be golden brown.

Step 7: Cool

Remove bread and cool on rack for 1 hour before slicing.

❗ Cutting early makes bread gummy.

📝 Tips

  • Add seeds for crunch

  • Add garlic or herbs for flavor

  • Brush crust with oil for softness

  • If dough too thick, add 1–2 tbsp water

  • If too runny, add 1–2 tbsp flour

🧊 Storage

  • Room temp: 2 days

  • Fridge: 5 days

  • Freezer (sliced): 2 months

Toast straight from the freezer.

🥪 Best Uses

✔ Sandwiches
✔ Toast
✔ Garlic bread
✔ With butter & honey

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