Easy Gluten-Free Bread (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Gluten-Free Flour Blend

01 - 100 g buckwheat flour
02 - 100 g white rice flour
03 - 100 g chickpea flour
04 - 40 g tapioca starch

→ Leavening Agents & Seasoning

05 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
06 - 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
07 - 0.75-1 teaspoon sea salt

→ Seeds (Optional)

08 - 50 g pumpkin seeds (optional)

→ Binder & Liquid

09 - 450 ml water
10 - 30 g psyllium husk powder

# Instructions:

01 - Combine water and psyllium husk powder in a mixing bowl. Whisk thoroughly, then allow to stand for 20–30 minutes until a gel forms.
02 - Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).
03 - In a separate large bowl, blend buckwheat flour, white rice flour, chickpea flour, tapioca starch, baking powder, baking soda, sea salt, and pumpkin seeds if using.
04 - Incorporate the psyllium gel into the dry mixture. Knead using a stand mixer with dough hook or by hand for 5–10 minutes until a cohesive dough forms.
05 - If the dough appears too wet, add 1–2 tablespoons additional tapioca starch. If it is dry, gradually add a small amount of water to achieve a soft, pliable texture.
06 - Shape dough into a loaf. Place onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and sprinkle parchment with tapioca starch to prevent sticking.
07 - Transfer to oven and bake for 50–60 minutes, until the crust is golden and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
08 - Allow loaf to cool completely at room temperature before slicing to maintain optimal texture.

# Notes:

01 - For accuracy, use a kitchen scale to measure ingredients. Fresh psyllium husk powder will guarantee the best gelling and crumb structure.
02 - Experiment with additional seeds or nuts such as sunflower seeds, flax seeds, or walnuts to vary flavor and nutritional profile. Adjusting flour blends may impact final texture.
03 - Bread freezes effectively for up to 3 months. Slice prior to freezing for convenient use.