Gluten Free French Bread (Vegan Option)

close up view of two vegan baguettes on a wooden cutting board, with one partially sliced

5 from 1 vote

You'll love how easy it is to make this gluten-free French bread. It features a beautiful golden crust with a fluffy inside, filled with the perfect amount of airy bubbles to hold butter. This recipe is sure to become your family's go-to for a fresh, delicious loaf of gluten-free bread.

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine French

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Prep Time 1 15

Cook Time 55

Servings

Calories 91kcal

Equipment

Stand Mixer
2-Loaf Baguette Pan
Parchment Paper

Ingredients

2 tbsp active dry yeast 24 g
1 tbsp sugar 13 g
1 cup warm water 240 ml, 110°F [43°C]
3 large egg whites or ¾ cup aquafaba
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 15 ml
1 tsp sea salt
pinch freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour Blend 360 g
3 tbsp avocado oil 45 ml

Instructions

Line a 2-loaf baguette pan with parchment paper.
Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, add the yeast and sugar to the warm water and give it a stir. When it doubles in size, 6 to 10 minutes, it is ready.
In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the egg whites on medium speed for 4 minutes. You should have a nice white foam on top. You need the foam to make the bread airy. Add the cider vinegar and activated yeast and mix on low speed until just blended in.
Add the salt, pepper and flour blend. Mix on medium-low speed until blended together, about 2 minutes, scraping the sides of the bowl with a spatula halfway through.
Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the avocado oil; blend it into the dough.
Spoon the dough evenly into the prepared baguette pan. You can use a wet spatula to shape the bread, if needed, and to smooth out any rough edges.
Make several slits on the diagonal along the tops of the baguette dough.
Allow the dough to rise in a warm spot for about an hour.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
Bake for 55 minutes, or until the breads have a beautiful, light golden brown crust.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes before handling the bread and cutting it open.

Notes

To make this french bread vegan you will simply swap the eggs whites for aquafaba. You can use regular vinegar when in a pinch

They freeze very well! Wrap them in plastic wrap once they are at room temperature and then place them in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 6 weeks. To serve, thaw and then wrap in foil and heat in the oven at 350 degrees F for about 10 minutes.

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