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    Home » All-Recipes » Breads

    Gluten-Free Herb Batter Bread

    Published: Nov 4, 2015 · Modified: Jan 18, 2022 by Margaret · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 6 Comments

    Fresh bread in just 6 easy steps - this vegan gluten-free herb batter bread recipe yields a savory crusty bread that goes well with soups and salads.

    Gluten-Free Herb Batter Bread - a savory crusty vegan recipe that goes well with soup and salad - make in just 6 easy steps | VeggiePrimer.com
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    This Gluten-Free Herb Batter Bread goes well with soups and salads. It’s especially delicious slathered in Vegan Parmesan Hummus.

    Before my daughter was diagnosed with a wheat allergy I enjoyed making a variety of whole grain breads with a bread machine. Sadly, my bread machine has yet to produce satisfying gluten-free bread.

    Since batter breads do not require kneading, I thought I’d explore some gluten-free varieties. This gluten-free herb batter bread is my first attempt. It’s adapted from a recipe in my dear old Betty Crocker cookbook. It took a couple of runs to get it right.

    In the interest of full disclosure I’ll confess I was aiming for sandwich bread. Missed the mark on that front, but the savory, crusty results are a perfect companion for tasty spreads.

    6 Easy Steps

    Gluten-Free Herb Batter Bread - a savory crusty vegan recipe that goes well with soup and salad - make in just 6 easy steps | VeggiePrimer.com

    One of the things I love about this gluten-free herb batter bread is how easy it is to make. You can have fresh bread in just 6 easy steps:

    1. Combine ingredients in a mixing bowl.
    2. Beat 2-3 minutes.
    3. Let rise for 40 minutes.
    4. Stir down and transfer to a baking pan.
    5. Let rise 25 minutes.
    6. Bake for 30 minutes.

    There is one additional perk. The baking bread will make your house smell absolutely delicious!

    Tools To Make It Easier

    My KitchenAid Artisan stand mixer makes this recipe so easy.

    KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer

    I use the Flex Edge Beater attachment so I don't have to stop and scrape the sides of the bowl while mixing.

    KitchenAid Flex Edge Beater

    The Pouring Shield makes it super easy to slowly add the last cup of flour while the mixer is stirring. No mess!

    KitchenAid Pouring Shield

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    Gluten-Free Herb Batter Bread - a savory crusty vegan recipe that goes well with soup and salad - make in just 6 easy steps | VeggiePrimer.com
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    Gluten-Free Herb Batter Bread

    This vegan gluten-free herb batter bread recipe yields a savory crusty bread that goes well with soups and salads. You can have fresh bread in just 6 easy steps.
    Prep Time 1 hour 20 minutes
    Cook Time 30 minutes
    Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
    Servings 16 slices

    Ingredients

    • 2 ½ cups all-purpose gluten-free flour I use Bob’s Redmill
    • ½ cup millet flour I grind what I need in my Vitamix blender.
    • ¼ cup raw sunflower seeds
    • 1 Tbsp. chia seeds ground, I also grind these in my Vitamix blender.
    • 1 tsp. fine sea salt
    • 2 ¼ tsp. active dry yeast
    • 1 tsp. dried parsley
    • ½ tsp. dried rosemary
    • ¼ tsp. dried thyme
    • 1 cup water very warm, feels hot on inside of wrist – but not enough to burn
    • ¼ cup rice milk heat about 10 seconds in the microwave if it’s been refrigerated
    • 1 Tbsp. grape seed oil
    • 1 Tbsp. maple syrup

    Instructions

    • Add 1 ½ cups gluten-free all purpose flour, millet flour, ground chia seeds, salt, yeast, and herbs to stand mixer bowl and mix with wire whisk until blended.
    • Add syrup, oil, rice milk and warm water and beat on low speed (stir setting on KitchenAid mixer) with flat beater for 1 minute. Scrape sides, then beat on medium (2 or 4 setting on KitchenAid mixer) for another minute.
    • Turn mixer back down to low speed and slowly add remaining cup of flour. Continue to stir until flour is blended. Scrape sides.
    • Remove bowl from mixer, cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place for 40 minutes. (I put the bowl in my microwave for a warm, draft-free location.)
      Gluten-Free Herb Batter Bread | VeggiePrimer.com
    • Line a 9x5x3 baking pan with parchment paper.
    • Stir down batter by hand (about 25 strokes) and scape into parchment lined baking pan. Smooth top with spoon or spatula.
    • Trim excess parchment paper from edges (leave about one inch), cover pan with the towel and let rise for about 25 minutes. (Again, I place the covered pan in my microwave for a warm, draft-free location.)
      Gluten-Free Herb Batter Bread | VeggiePrimer.com
    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
    • Bake approximately 25-30 minutes in a convection toaster oven or 40-45 minutes in a conventional oven, or until the top is browned and sounds hollow when tapped.
    • Remove baked bread from pan immediately by lifting out with parchment paper. Remove parchment paper and cool loaf on a wire rack.
    • Freeze if planning to keep longer than a day. (Place waxed paper between slices before freezing for easy access.)

    Notes

    Recipe makes 1 loaf of bread.
    Nutrition information is a rough estimate per slice.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Susan Jones

      April 01, 2021 at 2:16 pm

      Do you think I could substitute cassava flour for the gluten free flour for this recipe?

      Reply
      • Margaret Helthaler

        April 03, 2021 at 8:32 pm

        Hi Susan - I haven't tried the recipe with cassava flour - so I can't say for sure. If you give it a try, please let us know how it turned out. Thanks!

        Reply
        • Viji Chary

          January 25, 2022 at 12:52 am

          Can this be made in a bread machine?

          Reply
          • Margaret

            January 25, 2022 at 4:43 pm

            If your bread machine has a batter bread setting, then yes, it should work. But you would need to refer to the machine’s instructions for making batter breads.

            Reply
    2. Carol Cretella

      November 08, 2021 at 2:19 am

      2 1/4 what? Of yeast. Teaspoons? Tablespoons? Envelops?

      Reply
      • Margaret

        November 08, 2021 at 8:48 am

        Hi Carol - thank you for bringing the omission to my attention! It's 2 1/4 teaspoons of active dry yeast. Please let me know if you have any remaining questions.:)

        Reply

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