Here’s a simple, budget-friendly gluten-free white bread recipe that’s soft, fluffy, and perfect for sandwiches or toast—no fancy mixes required!
🍞 Easy Gluten-Free White Bread (Cheap & Homemade)
Cost: ~1–2 per loaf (way cheaper than store-bought!).
📝 Ingredients:
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2 cups (280g) gluten-free all-purpose flour (like King Arthur or Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 blend)
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1 tbsp (12g) sugar (helps yeast rise)
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1 tsp salt
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1 packet (2¼ tsp) instant yeast ($0.25 at bulk stores)
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1 cup (240ml) warm water (110°F / 43°C)
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2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
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2 egg whites (or 1 whole egg for richer texture)
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1 tsp apple cider vinegar (makes it fluffier!)
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Optional: 1 tsp xanthan gum (if your flour blend doesn’t have it)
👩🍳 Instructions:
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Mix dry ingredients
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Whisk flour, sugar, salt, yeast, and xanthan gum (if using).
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Add wet ingredients
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Pour in warm water, oil, egg whites, and vinegar. Mix until smooth (batter will be sticky—like thick cake batter).
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Let it rise
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Cover bowl with a towel and let rise in a warm place for 30–45 mins (until almost doubled).
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Bake
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and pour in dough. Smooth the top.
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Bake 40–45 mins until golden and hollow-sounding when tapped.
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Cool & slice
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Let cool 10 mins in pan, then transfer to a rack. Wait 1 hour before slicing (or it’ll be gummy!).
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💡 Pro Tips for Success:
✔ No yeast? Use 1 tsp baking powder + ½ tsp baking soda (texture will be denser).
✔ Too crumbly? Add 1 tbsp psyllium husk (helps bind).
✔ Want softer crust? Brush with melted butter after baking.
💰 Budget Hack:
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Buy GF flour in bulk (cheaper per cup) or make your own blend:
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1½ cups rice flour + ½ cup potato starch + 1 tsp xanthan gum.
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This bread stays fresh for 3 days (or freeze slices for later!). Would you like a dairy-free or egg-free version? 😊🍞
