Gluten-Free “Rye” Bread

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups warm water
• 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon sugar (to help activate the yeast)
• 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
• 1/2 cup buckwheat flour
• 1/4 cup teff flour
• 2 teaspoons xanthan gum (if not included in your flour blend)
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (to mimic the color of rye)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon caraway seeds (to mimic the flavor of rye)
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 egg (room temperature, beaten) for the dough (optional, can omit for egg-free version)
• 1 egg white (lightly beaten) with a splash of water for egg wash (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, mix the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes or until it becomes frothy.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, buckwheat flour, teff flour, xanthan gum (if using), cocoa powder, salt, and caraway seeds.
3. Stir in the yeast mixture into your dry ingredients. Add molasses, vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar, and the beaten egg (if using). Mix until you have a thick, sticky dough.
4. Grease a standard bread loaf pan and transfer the dough into the pan. Use wet hands or a spatula to smooth out the top.
5. Let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free place for 30-60 minutes, or until it has noticeably puffed up (gluten-free breads will not rise as much as traditional wheat bread).
6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). If using an egg wash, gently brush the top of the risen dough with a mixture of egg white and water.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes, or until the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Slice and serve your gluten-free “rye” bread!

For additional gluten-free “rye” bread recipes and varying takes on recreating the unique flavor and texture of traditional rye bread without the gluten, you can explore the following titles:

• “Gluten-Free Rye-Style Bread – Bakerita” at Bakerita
• “Gluten Free Rye Bread Recipe – Let Them Eat GFCake” on LetThemEatGFCake

These recipes utilize different gluten-free ingredients to achieve the distinctive qualities of rye bread while being safe for those with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease.