Gluten-free Bread
There are many people who benefit from a gluten free diet. Whether it’s because you are a coeliac or just gluten intolerant going gluten free may be a great way to improve your health and wellness. Baked goods are loved by humans all the world round. There’s nothing better than the smell of a freshly cooked loaf.
What is a gluten-free replacement for bread? If you’re not able to make your loaf with gluten flour what are you going to use? Well it’s not just wheat that contains gluten. In fact many of the grains we know and love contain it - spelt, khorasan, oats etc so just being wheat free isn’t enough. The main gluten free flours used for gluten free baking are rice, corn and buckwheat flour.
People often ask what does gluten free bread taste so terrible?
Well it used to - a while back gluten free loaf of bread was a very uncommon product but nowadays owing to the increasing popularity of gluten-free diets there are more and more makers and bakers of gluten free food products. In fact gluten free products are one of the fastest growing sections of the food economy.
What gluten free bread tastes the same as regular bread?
The short answer really is none. This is because gluten is the very thing binding the flour together after it has risen in the oven and keeping its fluffy shape. Most wheat flour breads can transform from a small ball of dough into a loaf many times the original size whilst bread made using gluten free flours doubles in size during the baking process. This means that they are naturally denser than loaves made with gluten.
How are they bound together if they don’t use gluten?
Well there are a lot of other natural agents that are used in the natural chemistry of baking a gf loaf. It’s the reaction between yeast or sourdough bacteria, sea salt and oil (olive oil or sunflower oil are both ok) and a starch or flour (potato starch, corn, buckwheat, white or brown rice flour) that comes together under heat in the oven to produce the magic of rising and setting. Xanthan Gum is used in a lot of recipes especially the egg free breads.
This doesn’t mean that they are necessarily any less tasty. You just have to think of them differently. This is why many great tasting gluten free bread recipes focus of adding all sorts of yummy bits to make the bread enjoyable for the user.
Grain breads and seeded breads are especially popular, expect to find all sorts of yummy things like flax seeds, pepitas, chia seeds, sunflower seeds, dried fruits and nuts. A lot of them are also nut free, dairy free, yeast free, egg free, vegan breads and therefore suitable for people who are nut or dairy intolerant too!
What’s the best gluten free bread brands you ask?
In our opinion the best gluten free bread Sydney has to offer is Nonie’s. Nonie’s is an artisan bakery that is gluten and dairy free and am packed full of a great variety of tasty tidbits, it really shines amongst the crowd. The bread itself is also fantastic and excellent crust and beautiful flavour.
Although it’s not organic Nonie’s is made by hand, using thoughtfully chosen ingredients, with no gums or preservatives. It’s only sold frozen but can be thawed for eating either fresh or used straight from the freezer as toast.
Another one of the popular gluten free bakeries is Venerdi. It’s a little fluffier than most which is what drives it popularity. These are sold either frozen or fresh and are super popular as they are well-priced and have 3 great varieties to choose from.
They also make a great range of other gluten free treats which has grown to include Paleo Bread, Crackers and Burger Buns. Their organic sourdough range is also gluten-free! Click here to visit their website.
If you’re looking for an organic gluten free bread then there’s the perennial favourite Naturis. They’ve been baking for 20 years and use only purified and the finest natural and organic ingredients. Free of preservatives, sugar, dairy products, animal fats, commercial bread improvers, colouring or additives of any kind. Their breads include - a rice, a corn and a fruit & nut but it’s buckwheat bread which is a standout with this loaf outselling any other by 3 to 1. Naturis’s website link is here.
Can I make my own gluten free bread?
Of course you can, many people decide to skip the premade option and make their own gluten free bread at home. A great piece of advice is to start simple. Make the basic loaf before moving onto something like a cinnamon raisin bread.
If you have a bread maker and think you can try your hand at a few loaves we stock a full range of gluten free flours as well as lots of seeds, nuts and dried fruits to add to your creation. If you don’t have a bread maker make sure you preheat your oven sufficiently and when baked make sure you allow the loaf to cool completely in the tin before removing. Enjoy the freshly baked difference.
Naturis
Organic Gluten Free Corn Loaf (Sliced) - Fresh
In Stock
Certified By:
Country of Origin: Australia
680g
$10.20 $1.50 / 100gAbout the product
Needs to be kept in the fridge
Ingredients
Organic maize meal, corn flour, polenta, maize leaven, cold pressed sunflower oil, sea salt and purified water added.
Naturis
Gluten Free Buckwheat Loaf (Sliced) - Frozen
Out of Stock
Certified By:
Country of Origin: Australia
680g
$8.95 $1.32 / 100gAbout the product
Av. sizing: 1 per 680g.
Sold frozen. Some thawing in transit may occur.
Useby date is extended by 6 months
Ingredients
Organic buckwheat meal, whole buckwheat kernels, rice flour, buckwheat leaven, cold pressed sunflower oil, sea salt and purified water added.
Naturis
Organic Spelt Hot Cross Buns - Frozen
In Stock
Certified By: ACO
Country of Origin: Australia
6 pack
$9.25 $1.54 / eachAbout the product
Av. sizing: 1 per 6 pack.
Sold frozen. Some thawing in transit may occur.
Useby date is extended by 6 months
Naturis
Gluten Free Grain Free Loaf (Sliced) - Fresh
Out of Stock
Certified By: ACO
Country of Origin: Australia
680g
$10.70 $1.57 / 100gAbout the product
For guarantee of supply, regular order is best.
Needs to be kept in the fridge.
Ingredients
Organic buckwheat meal, organic buckwheat kernels, organic chickpea flour, organic buckwheat leaven, organic olive oil, sea salt and purified water added. Nothing Artificial – No Preservatives.
Naturis
Organic Gluten Free Buckwheat Loaf (Sliced) - Fresh
In Stock
Country of Origin: Australia
680g
$10.70 $1.57 / 100gAbout the product
For guarantee of supply, regular order is best.
Needs to be kept in the fridge.
Ingredients
Organic buckwheat meal, whole buckwheat kernels, rice flour, buckwheat leaven, cold pressed sunflower oil, sea salt and purified water added.
Naturis
Gluten Free Rice Loaf (Sliced) - Fresh
In Stock
Certified By:
Country of Origin: Australia
680g
$10.70 $1.57 / 100gAbout the product
Needs to be kept in the fridge
Ingredients
Whole brown rice, rice flour, rice leaven, cold pressed sunflower oil, sea salt and purified water added.
Gluten Freedom
Classic Gluten Free Sourdough Bagels - Frozen
Out of Stock
Certified By: Not Certified Organic
Country of Origin: NZ
344g
$10.45 $3.03 / 100gAbout the product
Sold frozen. Some thawing in transit may occur.
Useby is extended by 6 months
There’s a whole lot of classic sourdough goodness in these bagels. Share them round or gobble them up. Scrumptious toasted and spread with your favourite sweet or savoury toppings.
Ingredients
Organic Sourdough (25%) (Brown Rice Flour, Water, Vegetable Gum [Guar Gum]), Modified Tapioca Starch (1442,1412), Water, Coconut Cream, Maize Starch, Sunflower Oil, Tapioca Starch, Coconut Sugar, Yeast, Psyllium Husk, Salt, Stabiliser [464], Vegetable Gum Guar Gum, Emulsifier [Sunflower lecithin].
Gluten Freedom
Classic Gluten Free Sourdough Bagels - Frozen
Organic Ingredients344g
$10.45 $3.03 / 100gGluten Freedom
Sweet Potato Sourdough Loaf - Frozen
Out of Stock
Certified By: Not Certified Organic
Country of Origin: NZ
535g
$13.75 $2.57 / 100gAbout the product
Sold frozen. Some thawing in transit may occur.
Useby is extended by 6 months
The Sourdough Game Changer ‘Gluten Freedom’ continues to shape the bread market. After the success of the Sweet Potato Sourdough Buns, we bring you the Sweet Potato Sourdough loaf.
Ingredients
Organic Sourdough (29%) (Brown Rice Flour, Water, Vegetable Gum [Guar Gum]), Modified Tapioca Starch [1442], Water, Corn Starch, Coconut Sugar, Coconut Oil, Kumara Powder (Sweet Potato) (3.4%), Polenta, Yeast, Fibre [Flax Fibre, Psyllium Husk], Salt, Stabiliser [464], Vegetable Gum [Guar Gum], Emulsifier [Sunflower Lecithin].
Gluten Freedom
Hemp and Rosemary Buns - Frozen
In Stock
Certified By: Not Certified Organic
Country of Origin: NZ
265g
$11.25 $4.25 / 100gAbout the product
Sold Frozen - Some defrost may occur in transit. Useby is extended by 6 months.
Hemp, hemp hooray – for these fresh and herbaceous sourdough buns. Ready for you to lightly toast and stack with your favourite fillings.
Ingredients
Water, Organic Sourdough (22%) (Brown Rice Flour, Water, Vegetable Gum [Guar Gum]), Modified Tapioca Starch [1442], Corn Starch, Hemp Hearts (4.1%), Olives, Coconut Sugar, Coconut Oil, Fava Bean Protein, Hemp Protein (1.2%), Yeast, Psyllium Husk, Salt, Stabilizer [464], Rosemary (0.3%), Vegetable Gum [Guar Gum], Oregano, Emulsifier [Sunflower lecithin].
Gluten Freedom
Sweet Potato Sourdough Buns - Frozen
In Stock
Certified By: Not Certified Organic
Country of Origin: NZ
300g
$10.25 $3.42 / 100gAbout the product
Sold frozen. Some thawing in transit may occur.
Useby is extended by 6 months
Ingredients
Organic Sourdough (29%) (Brown Rice Flour, Water, Vegetable Gum [Guar Gum]) , Modified Tapioca Starch [1442], Corn Starch, Coconut Sugar, Coconut Oil, Kumara Powder (Sweet Potato) (3.4%), Polenta, Yeast, Fibre [Flax Fibre, Psyllium Husk], Apple Cider Vinegar, Salt, Stabiliser [464], Vegetable Gum [Guar Gum], Emulsifier [Sunflower Lecithin].
Gluten Freedom
Fancier Sourdough Pizza Base - Frozen
Out of Stock
Certified By: Not Certified Organic
Country of Origin: NZ
400g
$11.60 $2.90 / 100gAbout the product
Sold Frozen. Useby is extended by 6 months
These bases are flat out good with any topping and perfect for sharing. Your delicious slices will fly off the table all night long. Vegan friendly and free from gluten, dairy and soy.
Ingredients
Organic Sourdough (49.2%) (Brown Rice flour, Water, Vegetable Gum [Guar Gum]), White Rice Flour, Tapioca Starch, Sunflower Oil, Kumara Powder, Rice Syrup, Buckwheat Flour, Psyllium Husk, Yeast, Vegetable Gum [Guar Gum], Salt, Emulsifier [Sunflower Lecithin].
Gluten Freedom
Simply Soft Sourdough Buns - Frozen
Out of Stock
Certified By: Not Certified Organic
Country of Origin: NZ
280g
$11.45About the product
Sold frozen. Some thawing in transit may occur.
Useby is extended by 6 months.
Soft, artisan style bread that uses traditional sourdough methods and quality ingredients, the taste and texture speak for itself. It’s flocking good bread that focuses on what you can eat, not what you can’t.
Ingredients
Water, Organic Sourdough (20%) (Brown Rice Flour, Water, Vegetable Gum [Guar Gum]), Modified Tapioca Starch [1442], Corn Starch, Gluten Free Flours (Rice, Sorghum, Coconut, Besan), Coconut Oil, Sugar, Tapioca Starch, Rice Starch, Yeast, Iodised Salt, Apple Cider Vinegar, Stabiliser [464], Vegetable Gum [Guar Gum], Psyllium Husk, Stabiliser [415], Emulsifier [Sunflower Lecithin]. May contain traces of Egg, Sesame and Almond.