There are numerous options when it comes to store bought gluten free
bread, but none of them compare to a warm loaf of gluten free bread that you bake fresh in your own home.

If you are thinking of purchasing a new bread machine to cook gluten free
bread then purchase one with a gluten free cycle or one that has a programmable
cycle.
Gluten containing dough (wheat dough) rises, needs to be punched down and
then rises again. Most settings on
traditional bread machines will take you through this process two or three
times.
You do not need all of these cycles for gluten free bread; the second rise can result in a deflated loaf of gluten free bread. With programmable cycles you have the flexibility of selecting just one
knead and one rise cycle which is all you need for gluten free bread. Alternatively, you can buy a bread machine with
a gluten free setting that automatically eliminates all of the extra cycles.

You can use
the Basic Course when baking gluten-free breads . The Zojirushi also has
a programmable cycle to set for gluten free bread so
you can set the exact knead time, rise times, crust color, and baking time you
desire. For gluten free bread, set the
machine for Preheat 15 minutes, Knead 25 minutes, turn OFF Rise 1 and Rise 2,
Rise 3 for 55 minutes, and Bake for 55 minutes. It also has dual paddles for mixing.

and settings
for three crusts shades – light, medium and dark. You can also use it cook everything from
meatloaf to homemade jam.
We are not the only ones that love this bread machine. BreadInfo.com tested the Zojirushi BB-CEC20
by preparing several types of bread in it. They say it does a good job making
white bread and bread dough, but they're particularly impressed with its
ability to produce "remarkably high-quality" gluten-free bread.
The Zojirushi is the cream of the crop, but you can make good bread with
a less expensive bread maker


It does not have some of the
bells and whistles of the Zojirushi such as the extra features, dual blades and
large window, but it will get the job done with a built in gluten free cycle
and two-pound loaf capacity.

You cannot program the cycles but
it comes with a gluten free setting that should work for most home bakers. It
is a single paddle system but also has a pause feature for scrapping down the
sides, and a keep warm setting.
Once you have a bread machine, you are going to need a good recipe. There are two cookbooks with reliable
recipes:



In addition, we have our own recipe for Gluten Free Brown Bread for a Bread Machine. All bread machines work a
little different so you may have to experiment with this one a few times but we
cook it regularly in our bread machine and it works great.
Recipe for Gluten Free Brown Bread
for a Bread Machine

Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs at
room temperature
- 1 2/3 cup warm water
- 3 Tablespoon
canola oil or olive oil
- 2 teaspoon cider
vinegar
- 2 Tablespoon
honey
- 3/4 cup brown rice flour
- ½ cup white rice
flour
- 3/4 cup millet flour
- 1 cup tapioca flour
- just shy of 1/4
cup ground flaxseed meal
- ½ cup dry milk powder (for dairy free use
Vance's DariFree)
- 2 1/2 teaspoons
xanthan gum
- 2 1/2 teaspoons
GF yeast
Directions:
Add the eggs (lightly beaten), water, oil, cider vinegar and honey to the pan of the bread maker and stir until combined.
In a large bowl whisk the dry ingredients
together.

Only use grains that are labeled gluten free. Add the dry ingredients on top of the wet
ingredients.
With your finger make a depression in the center of the dry ingredients and add 2 ½
teaspoons gluten free yeast.

Set bread machine on the gluten free cycle or program for the least number of rise cycles.
If your bread machine is programmable, program your machine for Preheat
5 minutes, Knead 25 minutes, turn OFF Rise 1 and Rise 2, Rise 3 for 55 minutes,
and Bake 50 minutes.
Once it starts mixing, scrape the sides of the
bread pan with a rubber spatula. Make
sure all dry ingredients are incorporated.
When the bread machine is finished, let cool in the pan for about 5-10 minutes. Sometimes it helps to lay the pan on its side
for a few minutes, then shift to the other side for a few minutes. Gently remove the bread from the pan after it
has cooled a bit, then cool completely on a wire rack before cutting.
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This bread is so moist that it almost gets
too soft if you store it too securely with saran wrap or Ziploc bags. I love the Progressive International Adjustable Bread Keeper

It has vents on the side to regulate air flow, can adjust to the size of your loaf and it has a built-in cutting board. Your bread will hold for a few days on the
counter. For longer storage, slice and
then put into Ziploc bags in the freezer.
Send me some photos of your finished bread and always feel free to email with questions.