Quinoa Bread Recipe | Gluten Free & High Fiber
This quinoa bread recipe is hearty, gluten free, and made with simple whole food ingredients like quinoa, flax seeds, and psyllium husk. The blended quinoa is combined with gluten free flour for the best taste and texture while adding a slightly nutty flavor. This homemade bread tastes especially good toasted for breakfasts, sandwiches, or healthy snacks.
Equipment
- 3 Mixing bowls
- 1 Loaf Pan
- 1 Vitamix blender
Ingredients
- Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup dry quinoa
- 1 cup gluten free all purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- Yeast Mixture
- 3 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 tsp coconut sugar
- ¼ cup warm water
- Wet Mixture
- 2 tbsp psyllium husk
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp ground flax seeds
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tsp coconut sugar
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Add the dry quinoa to a high speed blender and blend until a fine quinoa flour forms.
- In a small bowl, combine the yeast, 1 tsp coconut sugar, and 1/4 cup warm water. Let sit for about 5 to 10 minutes until slightly foamy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the psyllium husk, 1 cup water, ground flax seeds, apple cider vinegar, coconut sugar, and eggs until well combined.
- In a large bowl, mix together the quinoa flour, gluten free flour, and salt.
- Add the yeast mixture and wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until a sticky dough forms.
- Line a loaf pan with parchment paper or lightly grease with oil. Transfer the dough into the pan and spread evenly.
- Cover with a towel and let rise for about 2 hours.
- Bake at 350°F for 1 hour.