Gluten-Free Artisan Bread Recipe

This easy gluten-free artisan bread recipe has the perfect golden crust, a great-tasting center, and the best texture.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all purpose gluten-free flour blend
• 2 tsp xanthan gum (omit if your blend already contains it)
• 1/4 cup tapioca starch/flour
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp instant yeast
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup warm milk
• 1 egg, room temperature
• 2 tbsp olive oil

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Prepare a large mixing bowl by lightly wetting...: Prepare a large mixing bowl by lightly wetting and generously flouring it; set aside.
2. 2In a separate bowl, combine the gluten-free flour...: In a separate bowl, combine the gluten-free flour blend, xanthan gum (if needed), tapioca starch, sugar, instant yeast, baking soda, and salt until well mixed.
3. 3Stir in warm milk, egg, and olive oil...: Stir in warm milk, egg, and olive oil vigorously.
4. 4Transfer the dough onto a floured board, kneading...: Transfer the dough onto a floured board, kneading until smooth, then form into a ball and place it in the prepared bowl. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rest in a warm spot until it doubles in size, about 30 minutes.
5. 5Preheat a Dutch oven at 450°F with the...: Preheat a Dutch oven at 450°F with the lid on for 15 minutes.
6. 6Carefully transfer the dough onto parchment paper, avoiding...: Carefully transfer the dough onto parchment paper, avoiding pressing down, and place it into the hot Dutch oven. Add 3-4 ice cubes around the parchment (not touching the dough), cover, and bake on the center rack for 35 minutes.
7. 7Afterward, remove the lid, lower the oven to...: Afterward, remove the lid, lower the oven to 425°F, and bake for another 20-25 minutes until the bread is fully browned.
8. 8Once baked, transfer the bread on the parchment...: Once baked, transfer the bread on the parchment paper to a cooling rack and let cool for 2-3 hours before serving. Enjoy your freshly baked bread!