Gluten-free Artisan Bread
Gluten-free artisan bread is a crusty homemade loaf built on gluten-free flour, ground almonds, eggs and sparkling water. The Thermomix TM7 weighs every ingredient, grinds the almonds fresh and kneads the batter-style dough to a consistent texture, delivering an airy crumb without any gluten.
About this recipe
Gluten-free artisan bread with the Thermomix TM7 proves that a crusty, bakery-style loaf is entirely possible without wheat. Searching for a reliable gluten-free bread recipe for your all-in-one kitchen machine often ends in dense disappointments, but this version changes that. The secret lies in the combination of gluten-free flour, xanthan gum for structure, and sparkling mineral water, whose bubbles create an airy crumb that ordinary water simply cannot achieve. Whole almonds are ground fresh in the mixing bowl, adding moisture and a subtle nuttiness to every slice. Because gluten-free dough relies on exact ratios, the built-in scale of the TM7 weighs flour, sugar and salt directly into the bowl, while the kneading function develops the batter evenly without sticky hands. Bake it for weekend brunch, slice it for lunchbox sandwiches, or serve it warm alongside soup on a cold evening. Fresh from the oven, it tastes every bit as good as traditional artisan bread.
Preparation tips
- Use sparkling mineral water straight from a freshly opened bottle; the live bubbles give the gluten-free crumb its lift, so avoid flat or stale water for this bread.
- Let the loaf cool completely on a wire rack before slicing; gluten-free bread needs this resting time to set its structure, and cutting too early makes it gummy inside.
- Store the cooled loaf sliced in a freezer bag and toast individual portions straight from frozen; the ground almonds keep each slice moist even after freezing.
Recipe variations
- Herb and seed variation: fold rosemary, sunflower seeds and a handful of extra ground almonds into the dough before baking, and sprinkle the crust with sea salt for a Mediterranean artisan finish.
- Dairy-free brunch version: replace the eggs with a flaxseed substitute and brush the crust with olive oil instead of butter, keeping the gluten-free bread plant-based without losing its airy crumb.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing precision - The integrated scale of the Thermomix weighs the gluten-free flour to the gram for a consistent crumb every bake. [Weighing]. [Precision Control]
- Fresh grinding - The TM7 grinds whole almonds into fine flour in seconds, adding nutty moisture to the bread. [Grinding]. [Multi-Function]
- Hands-free kneading - The Thermomix kneads the xanthan-gum dough evenly while you grease the tin, no sticky hands needed. [Kneading]. [Hands-Free]
- Even mixing - The TM7 blends eggs, olive oil and sparkling water into a uniform batter so the loaf rises evenly. [Mixing]. [Multi-Function]
- Gentle heating - Precise temperature control of the Thermomix warms the liquid to activate the instant yeast perfectly. [Heating]. [Precision Control]
Ingredients
- almonds
- dried instant yeast
- gluten free flour
- olive oil
- sparkling mineral water
- large eggs
- sugar
- xanthan gum
- gluten-free baking powder
- fine sea salt