How to Make Gluten-free Bread Recipe at Home

Gluten-free Bread

Prep Time: 1 - 2 hours

Cooking Time: 30 mins - 1 hour

Serves: 1 loaf  

Ingredients:

• 30g golden linseeds (also known as flaxseed)
• 475ml warm water
• 1 sachet fast-action yeast (about 2½ tsp)
• 100g natural yoghurt
• 450g cornflour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp caster sugar
• 50g psyllium husk powder
• 50ml olive oil
• extra olive oil and cornflour, to finish

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 180°C. Spread the linseeds on a baking tray and toast for 10–12 minutes, until they darken slightly. This helps them release a sticky gum when wet, softening the crumb and adding flavour.
• In a bowl, mix the water and yeast, then stir in the yoghurt and toasted seeds.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornflour, salt, sugar, and psyllium husk powder. Pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil, stirring to create a smooth, thin batter.
• Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes to thicken into a sticky dough. Once firm enough, briefly knead the dough for 10 seconds on a worktop, then return it to the bowl. Cover and leave to rest for 30 minutes.
• Line a baking tray with non-stick paper. Shape the dough into a sausage-like loaf, brush with olive oil, cover, and let it rise for another 30 minutes. 
• Preheat the oven to 240°C/465°F/Gas 9. Uncover the dough, slash the top with a sharp knife, and sprinkle with cornflour for a floured finish. Bake for 40 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Cool the loaf on a wire rack before slicing.