Healthy Gluten Free Bread Recipe From Tina Bricknell Webb (2024)

Fabulous chef Tina Bricknell-Webb has created this healthy gluten free bread recipe using my wholegrain gluten free flour blend. It tastes wonderful and is full of protein and fibre with the addition of seeds.

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Tina is head chef at Percys Country House Hotel here in Devon.

A few years ago I visited her incredible hotel and was amazed at her ability to cater for an endless list of dietary requirements.

Seriously, nothing is too much trouble for Tina.

If you have a restricted diet then Tina will be able to cater for it, and with love and passion.

Tina is a big fan of my wholegrain gluten free flour blends.

“The wholegrain gluten free ‘Fairy’ flour blend created by Vicki Montague is simply brilliant. Not only does it deliver superb and very consistent baking results, it is flavoursome, nutty, delicious and, being wholegrain, healthy too!

I do love buckwheat, in my opinion a very underused ingredient. It is actually an Asian plant of the dock family, producing starchy seeds. When milled into flour, these seeds add great flavour – traditionally used for blinis, (buckwheat pancakes to accompany caviar), Vicki has harnessed the great potential of these seeds in her flour blend.

Teff and sorghum also add a depth of flavour.

I thoroughly recommend these two flour blends and would also like to say to any coeliac, whether recently diagnosed or not, that you won’t find anyone anywhere more dedicated that Vicki who is prepared to offer invaluable advice and help others in their quest to overcome dietary restrictions.

Being diagnosed with coeliac disease is not the end of the world, it is the beginning of an entirely new and exciting one.

You may be able to find a less expensive gluten free alternative flour to bake with, but you are far less likely to achieve the same amazing flavour!”

Along with wonderful food, you can be guaranteed one other very special treat when visiting Percys.

Visit Percy’s to see beavers

Years ago when I went to stay I saw the evidence of these industrious creatures, but not the actual animal. It is fascinating to see how much work wild beavers do.

They were absent from England for at least 500 years and now Devon has become a hot spot for them with a colony living on the River Otter not far from where I live.

Credit: Percys

Tina has created this bread recipe with my wholegrain plain flour blend.

It’s nutty from the sunflower seeds and delightfully moist and light with the inclusion of egg white. My flour blend adds wholegrain goodness, protein and fibre.

If you are new to gluten free baking or often have baking disasters then this post about gluten free flour will help you. Gluten free baking is not like baking with wheat flour. You cannot replace wheat flour with one gluten free flour. Instead you need to use various gluten free flours or a flour blend to recreate the properties of wheat. I explain why gluten free flour is so important in this article.

Tina, being a chef, creates recipes that feed way more people than the average household would require. I’ve therefore divided the recipe she gave me by four.

This creates one small loaf of bread that bakes perfectly in my recommended loaf tin.

It’s the perfect tin for gluten free bread because it’s tall and narrow.

Gluten free bread doesn’t have the structure of ‘normal’ bread and therefore needs supporting as it rises. If the bread rises above the tin, it generally leads to an overflow rather than a nice domed top.

This loaf tin prevents this because it is tall enough to allow the bread to rise but not overflow.

You can see the dome on the top of the bread which is often hard to achieve with a gluten free loaf.

Tina’s recipe is all measured in grams, including the egg white.

I used just over one medium egg to get the 63g required. Separate the eggs and then weigh out 63g. Use the leftover egg yolks and white in a scrambled egg or omelette. Alternatively add them to a cake to add extra richness or make my Easter biscuits.

If you like this recipe and would like more simple gluten free recipes then sign up for my free recipe book below. In it you’ll find recipes for gluten free pastry, bread, pizza, Yorkshire puddings, Victoria sponge, pancakes and gingerbread.

If you don’t yet feel ready to make your gluten free bread from scratch why not try out my new gluten free bread mix? It makes the best gluten free bread I’ve ever eaten and it’s super easy to make too. You can find out more about it and buy it here…

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Healthy Gluten Free Bread

Fabulous chef Tina Bricknell-Webb has created this healthy gluten free bread recipe using my wholegrain gluten free flour blend. It tastes wonderful and is full of protein and fibre with the addition of seeds.

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Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time50 minutes mins

Proving1 hour hr

Total Time2 hours hrs

Servings 8

Author Tina Bricknell Webb

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the sunflower seeds and water in a bowl to soak and set aside

  • Separate the eggs into two bowls. Then weigh out 63g of egg white into a large bowl and whisk until it forms peaks

  • Add the flour, xanthan gum, salt, yeast, olive oil and seed and water mix to the egg white and beat well to combine

  • Line and grease a 1kg loaf tin (I recommend this one) and scrape the mixture in

  • Smooth the mixture so that it is even on top

  • Cover with a damp cloth and leave until doubled in size, or reaching the top of the tin. This will depend upon the warmth of your house but it took around 1.5 hours for me

  • Pre heat the oven to 185 degrees C/165 degree fan/ Gas mark 4.5

  • Place the risen dough into the pre heated oven along with a tray of boiling water. Bake for 50-60 minutes until golden

  • Allow to cool on a wire rack before eating

Notes

Nutrition facts for guidance only

Nutrition (Approx)

Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 274mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 3g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1.5mg

Healthy Gluten Free Bread Recipe From Tina Bricknell Webb (2024)

FAQs

What is the trick to making good gluten-free bread? ›

Tips and Techniques to make better Gluten Free Bread
  1. Use psyllium husk powder.
  2. Let the dough rest (not exactly the same as a bulk proof)
  3. Mix or knead thoroughly.
  4. Use less yeast.
  5. Bake in a tin with tall sides.
  6. Bake for longer, often at a lower temperature.
  7. Create steam in the oven.
  8. Use the tangzhong or scalded flour method.

Which yeast is best for gluten-free bread? ›

What type of yeast should be used to bake Gluten Free Bread? Active dry yeast and instant yeast both work well and are often interchangeable. Be on the lookout for any Rapid Rise yeast that is best for one rise. For most of us that's the way gluten free bread is baked, a single rise in the tin.

Why add vinegar to gluten-free bread? ›

Apple cider vinegar or another acid lightens up the dough. You can add up to 4 Tbsp of acid for 500 g gluten-free flour. Don't worry, you won't be able to taste it afterwards. To lighten up a yeast dough even more, you can add a packet of baking powder or cream of tartar baking powder to 500 g flour.

What is the biggest challenge of making gluten-free bread? ›

Running into problems. Gluten is protein that elasticizes dough, providing structure and enabling it to trap the carbon dioxide generated by yeast. (This is why many gluten-free formulations don't use yeast.) Eliminating it often leaves dough that is runnier than conventional bread dough.

Why is my homemade gluten-free bread so dense? ›

Inadequate mixing: Consider using a stand mixer if you're finding the loaves to be denser than you like. It's certainly possible to get good results by mixing with a spoon or dough whisk, but you really have to work at it, to get a completely smooth mixture, and some of our readers are giving up too soon.

Why can't you use yeast with gluten-free flour? ›

Baker's/Fresh Yeast:

Fresh yeast requires two rises, so it is not ideal for gluten free breads, which require only one rise.

What is the best gluten-free flour blend for yeast? ›

For bakers looking for a dependable alternative to traditional wheat flour, the Pillsbury gluten-free is an excellent choice. It is also one of the few gluten-free flour blends that will work successfully for yeast baking. Not all brands of gluten-free flour blends are recommended for yeast baking.

Why doesn't my gluten free bread rise? ›

Your bread will not rise if your yeast or baking powder has expired. A dense loaf could also be the result of not measuring your ingredients accurately. Weight measurements are best (I have to update my recipes). Otherwise scoop the flour into your measuring cup and level without shaking or packing the flour down.

Is there a true gluten-free bread? ›

Breads made from rice, sorghum, teff, millet, cassava, buckwheat, amaranth, oat, almonds, and pure corn lack gluten. Hence, their flour can be incorporated into baking gluten-free breads. You can identify whether the bread is gluten-free by checking the ingredients on the product's label.

Is Dave's Killer bread gluten-free? ›

A: We do not currently make any gluten-free products. It's really hard to get a gluten-free bread to match our high standards for killer taste and texture (we're trying!).

What gluten-free bread is anti inflammatory? ›

The Arthritis Foundation lists rye bread and millet as two varieties that work well for anti-inflammatory diets. Rye bread is anti-inflammatory because it is high in fiber, which slows the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream. Millet is also nutrient rich and full of fiber (plus, it's naturally gluten-free).

What does cream of tartar do in gluten-free bread? ›

A: Yes, cream of tartar can be used in gluten-free bread recipes to improve dough stability and rise.

What is a substitute for vinegar in gluten-free bread? ›

Rice wine vinegar doesn't have a strong taste so it is useful for this dough, but it can be replaced with other acids. Our preference would be to use fresh lemon juice as an alternative as it will not affect the flavour of the crust.

Is there a trick to baking with gluten-free flour? ›

Use xanthan gum or guar gum: Gluten-free flours lack the elasticity and structure that gluten provides, so adding a binder like xanthan or guar gum can help to hold the ingredients together and give your baked goods a better texture.

How do you make gluten-free dough taste better? ›

Dry Sweetener

Honestly, the taste of gluten-free flour is what turns most people off this way of eating, but luckily there are various sweeteners that can greatly improve the situation. We usually use coconut sugar, but you don't have to, any kind of sweetener will work just fine.

Why doesn't my gluten-free bread rise? ›

Your bread will not rise if your yeast or baking powder has expired. A dense loaf could also be the result of not measuring your ingredients accurately. Weight measurements are best (I have to update my recipes). Otherwise scoop the flour into your measuring cup and level without shaking or packing the flour down.

Why is gluten-free flour not good for bread making? ›

Blends are inconsistent

All gluten-free blends are different. Some are starch heavy, some have bean flours in them; some have a binder (like xanthan gum), some don't. This means that you might find a blend that's perfect for cookies, but makes your bread a tiny, solid lump.

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