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Gluten-Free Banana Bread

Gluten-Free Bread

Moist, tender banana bread that nobody would guess is gluten-free. Almond flour creates a naturally rich crumb.

Prep Time

15 min

Bake Time

55 min

Servings

10

Calories

240

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups rice flour blend
  • ½ cup tapioca starch
  • ¼ cup potato starch
  • 2¼ tsp instant yeast
  • 1 tsp xanthan gum
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix Dry

    Combine rice flour, tapioca starch, potato starch, xanthan gum, yeast, and salt.

  2. 2

    Mix Wet

    Whisk warm milk, oil, honey, and eggs.

  3. 3

    Combine

    Add wet to dry and mix 3–4 minutes until a thick, sticky batter forms.

  4. 4

    Rise

    Pour into a greased pan. Cover and rise 30–45 minutes until nearly doubled.

  5. 5

    Bake

    Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 35–40 minutes until golden and internal temp reaches 200°F.

Baker's Notes

Gluten-free bread dough is more like a thick batter than a traditional dough — that's completely normal. Don't keep adding flour trying to make it behave like wheat dough.

Baker Thomas Moreau

Nutrition Facts

240

cal

5g

Protein

3g

Fat

32g

Carbs

1g

Fiber

270mg

Sodium

Tips & Tricks

  • Xanthan gum replaces the binding role of gluten — don't skip it.
  • GF bread dough is more like a thick batter than a traditional dough — that's normal.
  • Toast GF bread for the best texture and flavour.

Reviews (5)

Michael W.★★★★★

This recipe is a keeper. The Baker's Notes really helped me understand the technique. My new favourite bread to bake on weekends.

Sarah M.★★★★★

So glad I found this recipe. The instructions are clear and the result is consistently great. I've made it four times already and it's perfect every time.

David C.★★★★★

Bakery-quality bread at home. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out amazing. The proofing tips really helped.

Lisa P.★★★★★

Made this for a dinner party and everyone wanted the recipe. The bread was the star of the table — warm, crusty, and absolutely delicious.

Robert B.★★★★★

Five stars! The crust was perfectly crispy and the crumb was soft and airy. I'll never buy store-bought bread again.