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Home » Recipes » Breads » Gluten-Free Sourdough Bread (Honey Whole Grain)

Gluten-Free Sourdough Bread (Honey Whole Grain)

November 4, 2020 By Chandice | 11 Comments | Updated January 22, 2021

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This is hands down the BEST gluten-free sourdough bread! It is soft, fluffy and full of gluten-free whole grains that nourish the body. The honey adds just a touch of sweetness that make this bread perfect for everything from sandwiches to gluten-free French toast!

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Gluten-Free Sourdough Bread

A good gluten-free sourdough bread was the top of everyones list for things I needed to make with my gluten-free sourdough starter. I get it, bread is a great canvas for sandwiches like our big, buff and cheesy gluten-free sandwich or pizza grilled cheese. 

You can also use it to make fantastic breadcrumbs for our gluten-free fried ravioli or gluten-free meatloaf. We even use it to make pecan pie bread pudding!

But, I decided to first master BIG buttery & fluffy gluten-free sourdough crescent rolls because I know that recipe from our regular gluten-free crescent rolls so well. They turned out so great that I couldn’t wait to get started on a bread recipe for you guys using nourishing sourdough!

This recipe is one my mom and I have been making for years and we already knew it was good so making it with sourdough just made sense. Truly, this bread is fluffy, soft and full of flavor!

Serve it up with delicious soups like our Instant Pot hamburger soup, gluten-free cream of chicken soup, gluten-free chicken noodle soup or this minestrone soup. If low carb is your thing, try these soups with keto bread as well. 

Gluten-Free Sourdough Starter

We started this journey over on our Instagram page where we share our entire journey as we made THREE different gluten-free sourdough starters. Each was very different in consistency but yielded almost the same end product. 

One of the starters was extra tangy and sour. I now know it was because in that one, the hooch collected at the bottom and rarely got dumped out but rather stirred in. The other two starters made excellent rolls as well and neither even tasted of sourdough! 

But starting one is very simple. Get a clean (I recommend boiling it to ensure cleanliness) quart size jar and fill it with 1/2 cup gluten-free flour and 1/4-1/2 C water.

Start with 1/4 C then add a little as needed to get a thick pancake batter like consistency. Depending on the flour you choose, it will be more or less water.

We’ve tried with brown rice only, a mix of my gluten-free flour and a Bob’s Red Mill 1-1 GF flour and all worked great but my family’s favorite was the brown rice starter. 

“Feed” your starter every 24 hours for the first seven days. We show you exactly how to take care of your gluten-free sourdough starter here. 

What kind of sourdough bread is gluten-free?

The answer is simply, only those made with a gluten-free sourdough starter AND with entirely gluten-free ingredients. While regular sourdough bread does have significantly less gluten than regular bread, it is still NOT gluten-free as it does contain gluten. 

Gluten-Free Oats

Some people with celiac disease are not able to tolerate oats. The best thing to ensure your oats are truly gluten-free is to buy them certified gluten-free. We like and trust Gluten-Free Prairie oats because they are grown in dedicated gluten-free fields in gorgeous Bid Sky, Montana. 

We use the oats whole on top of the bread and ground as flour in the bread. You can also buy oat flour but its so easy to grind it in your blender or Nutrimill.

Their oats are amazing in so many recipes including our chocolate oatmeal cake, gluten-free meatloaf and gluten-free oatmeal cream pies.

How to make this bread…

  • Using a sturdy mixer (we used our Bosch mixer, combine all dry ingredients from oat flour to psyllium husk powder
  • Add the eggs, milk, honey and vinegar and mix until combined
  • Add the butter, Chia seeds and sourdough starter making sure to scrape down the sides as needed. Mix for an additional 3 to 4 minutes. Dough will be thick but still sticky. Cover and let rest for 2 hours

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  • Grease a loaf pan liberally with oil then transfer the dough into the pan. Use your hands or a spatula to smooth the top and edges. Place the dough in a warm place and let rise for 5 to 6 hours until the dough is about 2 inches above the pan
  • Heat oven to 350°. Brush loaf top with beaten egg (ONLY IF YOU WANT A CRISP TOP!) & sprinkle w/ gluten-free oats & course sea salt. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes.
  • Cool bread on a wire rack for 10 minutes before removing from pan. The bottom of the bread will sound hollow when you tap it. Let bread cool as long as you can handle (preferably 1 hour, I know, sorry) before slicing and enjoyingstep by step gluten free sourdough bread

How do I make sourdough more mild or stronger in flavor?

To make sourdough baked goods stronger in flavor, stir in the hooch or liquid that has collected on top. When you go to feed it you will see this on top. The more often you stir in the hooch each time you feed your starter, the stronger sourdough flavor you will get. 

If you want a more mild sourdough flavor that you can hardly taste, pour out the hooch before feeding and using the starter. The more you pour it off before feeding, the more mild tasting your sourdough starter will be. 

How do I store this gluten-free sourdough bread?

This bread is fantastic right out of the oven nice and warm, but also good at room temperature the next day.

Once cooled, you should store the loaf in an airtight container. It is best within the first 3 days.

Does it freeze well?

You can make this bread and freeze it once baked. I like to slice it before freezing so I can pull out one slice as needed. Unthaw in the refrigerator or toast to unthaw. 

What else can I use this bread for?

You can use this bread for our gluten-free French toast bites or gluten-free stuffing. Both are fantastic!

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Gluten-Free Sourdough Bread (Honey Whole Grain)

gluten-free sourdough bread sliced
5 from 9 votes
This is hands down the BEST gluten-free sourdough bread! It is soft, fluffy and full of gluten-free whole grains that nourish the body. The honey adds just a touch of sweetness that make this bread perfect for everything from sandwiches to gluten-free French toast!
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Prep Time: 7 hrs 30 mins
Cook Time: 1 hr
Total Time: 8 hrs 30 mins
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bread, gluten-free, sourdough
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 389kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp milled chia mixed with 1/3 C warm water
  • 2 C certified gluten-free oat flour 
  • 1 C white rice flour
  • 1 C potato starch
  • 3/4 C tapioca starch
  • 1/3 C brown rice flour
  • 1/4 C sorghum flour
  • 1 tsp Xanthan gum
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp baking powder 
  • 2 tbsp buttermilk powder
  • 2 tbsp psyllium husk powder
  • 4 eggs, large
  • 1/2 C melted butter
  • 1 C lukewarm milk (coconut milk works!)
  • 1/4 C honey
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 C live gluten-free sourdough starter

Instructions

  • Using a sturdy mixer (we used our Bosch mixer, combine all dry ingredients from oat flour to psyllium husk powder
  • Add the eggs, milk, honey and vinegar and mix until combined
  • Add the butter, Chia seeds and sourdough starter making sure to scrape down the sides as needed. Mix for an additional 3 to 4 minutes. Dough will be thick but still sticky. Cover and let rest for 2 hours
  • Grease a loaf pan liberally with oil then transfer the dough into the pan. Use your hands or a spatula to smooth the top and edges. Place the dough in a warm place and let rise for 5 to 6 hours until the dough is about 2 inches above the pan
  • Heat oven to 350°. Brush loaf top with beaten egg (ONLY IF YOU WANT A CRISP TOP!) & sprinkle w/ GF oats & course sea salt. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes.
  • Cool bread on a wire rack for 10 minutes before removing from pan. The bottom of the bread will sound hollow when you tap it. Let bread cool as long as you can handle (preferably 1 hour, I know, sorry) before slicing and enjoying

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 316mg | Potassium: 380mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 349IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 2mg

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  1. Chef Dennis says

    November 16, 2020 at 1:08 pm

    5 stars
    Your sourdough bread looks like the real deal! No one would ever guess it was gluten-free.

    Reply
  2. Jo says

    November 16, 2020 at 7:06 am

    5 stars
    Sour dough bread is my favorite bread. I never made a gluten free sour dough bread and it looks so perfect. Should give it a try soon.

    Reply
  3. Amanda says

    November 15, 2020 at 11:20 pm

    5 stars
    This bread came out beautifully! You don’t miss the gluten. It had such a wonderful soft texture and the perfect sourdough flavor.

    Reply
  4. Leslie says

    November 14, 2020 at 6:59 pm

    5 stars
    I love the idea of using this bread to make french toast! That sounds incredible!

    Reply
  5. Kushigalu says

    November 14, 2020 at 8:15 am

    5 stars
    Love sourdough bread but never tried making it at home. This loaf looks wonderful plus glutenfree is added bonus for my family. Thanks alot for sharing

    Reply
  6. Tammy says

    November 13, 2020 at 7:30 pm

    5 stars
    I’m so impressed that this is gluten free! It looks wonderful and hearty. I love sourdough bread but I’ve not made my own so this is something I’ll have to try!

    Reply
  7. Beth says

    November 13, 2020 at 11:55 am

    5 stars
    I’ve been hunting for a gluten-free bread recipe that would hold up in grilled cheese sandwiches, and I’m so happy to see this one, not to mention your comments about trying various starters. Wow! I can’t wait to get my starter going.

    Reply
  8. Valerie Skinner says

    November 11, 2020 at 12:32 pm

    5 stars
    A gluten free sourdough bread!? I love sourdough but never made a gluten free version. This is going to be my go-to recipe. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
    • Chandice says

      November 12, 2020 at 3:36 am

      Thanks Valerie, I am so glad you found it! I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. 🙂

      Reply
  9. Bernice Hill says

    November 9, 2020 at 10:52 pm

    5 stars
    Kudos to you Chandice! I have heard you can bake GF sourdough with sourdough starter but it is very difficult! Good on you for sticking with it. The bread looks soft and fluffy too. Now, if only I could remember who was asking me for a GF sourdough starter recipe…I will for sure pass this on to them.

    Reply
    • Chandice says

      November 10, 2020 at 4:54 am

      Haha thanks Bernice! It’s been a fun journey for sure. 🙂

      Reply

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