Gluten-Free Potato Bread Recipe (2024)

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Why It Works

  • The gluten-free flour blend provides plenty of structure and springiness without any gluten at all.
  • Allowing the dough to rise completely in the pan before baking ensures good whole structure.

Aki and Alex from Ideas in Food have shown you how to make a variety of gluten-free flour blends, including this all-purpose version,that can be substituted, gram for gram, for standard flour in any recipe. With this recipe, they show you how to use those blends to make a classic potato bread, with a tender crumb that makes it the perfect vehicle for sandwiches.

One of the biggest quirks of gluten-free baking, they point out, is the lack of oven spring in most doughs. Traditional flour-based doughs are stretchy and elastic. When you place dough into a hot oven, pockets of air and water vapor rapidly start to expand, stretching out internal bubbles and giving bread its open structure. This process relies on gluten for stretchy resilience.

Gluten-free breads, on the other hand, are far less stretchy and don't exhibit much oven spring, which means that you have to build those bubbles in from the start.

Gluten-Free Potato Bread Recipe (3)

In this recipe, the dough is placed into a Pullman loaf pan, then allowed to rise almost completely before it's put in the oven. This ensures a nice, light, bubble-filled texture even without dramatic oven spring.

Gluten-Free Potato Bread Recipe (4)

Cooked potato is the other secret ingredient. It not only lends some of its flavor to the bread, but also provides a good source of fully hydrated starch to keep the bread moist and tender as it bakes.

Gluten-Free Potato Bread Recipe (5)

August 2015

Recipe Details

Gluten-Free Potato Bread Recipe

Ingredients

  • 10 1/2 ounces (300g) russet potato (1 large or 2 medium), peeled, quartered, and thinly sliced

  • 1 1/2 cups (337.5g)water

  • 1 1/4 teaspoons (7.5g) finesea salt

  • 1 cup (260g)whole milk

  • 2 teaspoons (6g)instant yeast

  • 1 tablespoon (12.5g) sugar

  • 6 large eggs

  • 4 2/3 cups (600g)gluten-free flour blend

Directions

  1. Put potatoes, water, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat, then turn heat down and cook potatoes until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Transfer potatoes and their liquid to a bowl and let cool.

  2. Add remaining 1 teaspoon salt, milk, yeast, and sugar to potatoes and stir to combine. Put potato mixture and eggs in a blender. Turn blender on low, gradually increase speed to medium-high, and purée until mixture is smooth, about 30 seconds.

  3. Transfer potato mixture to bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment (or use a hand mixer), add flour, and mix on low until all of potato mixture has been absorbed by flour. Increase speed to medium-high and beat until dough appears smooth and elastic, about 30 seconds. Use a rubber spatula to scrape dough into a clean bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise for 2 1/2 hours, until not quite doubled.

  4. Grease a 13- by 4- by 4-inch pain-de-mie or Pullman loaf pan and lid. Use a rubber spatula to stir dough together and then transfer it to prepared loaf pan. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise until it reaches top of pan, about 2 hours. Meanwhile, 1 hour before baking, preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

  5. Remove plastic wrap from pan and slide lid into place. Bake bread for 45 minutes. Turn heat down to 350°F (180°C) and bake for 30 minutes more.

  6. Turn heat down to 300°F (150°C). Remove top of pan and bake bread uncovered for 20 minutes.

  7. Remove bread from oven and invert it onto a rack set over a baking sheet. Lift off pan and bake bread for 10 more minutes. The internal temperature should be 210° to 212°F (99° to 100°C). Turn off oven, open door, and let bread cool on rack for 30 minutes.

  8. Remove bread from oven, transfer to a rack, and let cool to room temperature completely before cutting.

Special Equipment

13- by 4- by 4-inch pain-de-mie or Pullman loaf pan with lid, blender, stand mixer

Make Ahead and Storage

Well-wrapped, bread will keep at cool room temperature for up to a week.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
174Calories
2g Fat
31g Carbs
7g Protein

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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 16to 18
Amount per serving
Calories174
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 1g4%
Cholesterol 63mg21%
Sodium 195mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 31g11%
Dietary Fiber 1g5%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 7g
Vitamin C 1mg7%
Calcium 34mg3%
Iron 2mg11%
Potassium 173mg4%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Gluten-Free Potato Bread Recipe (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.

Is Pepperidge Farm potato bread gluten-free? ›

Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse Potato Bread. This product has 5 ingredients with gluten and 1 ingredient that may have gluten.

Is potato bread good for celiac disease? ›

Traditional potato bread recipes often contain wheat flour, making them unsuitable for individuals with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease. However, gluten-free alternatives have emerged that replace the wheat flour with a blend of gluten-free flours and starches, allowing everyone to enjoy this beloved bread.

What does potato starch do in gluten-free baking? ›

Potato starch is a popular ingredient in many gluten-free baking recipes and is often an ingredient in all-purpose gluten-free flours because it provides structure, tenderness, and binding properties to cookies, cakes, and more.

What is the best flour for gluten-free bread? ›

Bob's Red Mill gluten-free 1-to-1 baking mix is my favorite gluten-free all-purpose flour blend for baking. It has a mild texture and plenty of "stick" thanks to a blend of sweet rice flour, brown rice flour, and sorghum flour, plus some starches and xanthan gum.

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.

Does Martin's potato bread have gluten? ›

Currently none of our bread products are gluten-free. You can't make bread/rolls the way we do without the naturally occurring protein (gluten) in wheat flour that gives dough the elasticity needed to hold together.

Can celiacs eat baked potatoes? ›

The simple answer is yes — potatoes are gluten-free. Gluten is a type of protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and other grains. Potatoes aren't grains, they're a type of starchy vegetable. That's good news for people who can't tolerate gluten because they have celiac disease or gluten intolerance.

How is Ezekiel bread gluten-free? ›

While not all varieties of Ezekiel bread are gluten-free, there are specific options available for those who follow a gluten-free diet. These gluten-free versions are made with alternative grains and legumes, such as quinoa and buckwheat, which do not contain gluten.

What is surprisingly not gluten-free? ›

Here are some foods likely to contain gluten:
  • Beer, ale and lagers.
  • Bouillon cubes.
  • Brown rice syrup.
  • Candy.
  • Chips.
  • Communion wafers.
  • Couscous.
  • Deli meats.
Aug 7, 2020

What happens when you stop eating gluten? ›

Some people report feeling dizziness, nausea, extreme hunger and even anxiety and depression when they suddenly go from eating a lot of gluten to being gluten-free. These symptoms usually go away after a few weeks on a gluten-free diet, but talk to your health care provider if they persist.

What potato bread brands are gluten-free? ›

Gluten-free Potato Bread Options

The O'Doughs Multigrain Sandwich bread is one of the best gluten-free options. They are long bread buns made from gluten-free flour and are perfect for making your favorite sandwich. The gluten-free Martin's potato bread has a perfect crust and a tender, moist, crumb texture.

What is the secret of 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.

What is the best gluten free flour substitute for all-purpose flour? ›

Best Overall: Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour

This mix, which has all recognizable ingredients (including sweet white rice flour, which is the main ingredient in mochi, a nice light, powdery, starchy flour that doubles as a binder), worked well in all three of our tests.

Does potato starch spike blood sugar? ›

They're also chock full of starch, which is a carbohydrate. But even though a potato is considered a complex “healthy” carb, your body digests these carbs faster than other kinds of complex carbs. These broken-down carbs flood your blood with sugar. This makes your blood sugar spike quickly.

Why is it so challenging to make good gluten-free bread? ›

Gluten free bread takes much longer than a regular loaf to bake and therefore a sticky crumb is generally the result of under baking. It is easy to see why this can happen, gluten free bread dough needs more moisture and is often difficult to knead with conventional methods.

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

Gluten-free flours often contain fine starches, so they absorb more liquid than conventional flour. To address this, gluten-free recipes usually call for more liquid and produce looser batters. They may also call for a larger quantity of leavening, like baking powder, to help add volume and lighten the texture.

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

You may need to add extra liquid or combine different flours to achieve the proper hydration level for your dough. Incorrect Flour Ratios: Different gluten-free flours have varying levels of protein and starch, which can affect the texture of your bread. Using the wrong flour ratio can result in a dense and gummy loaf.

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.

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