Today we’re making gluten free oat bread, a batter based dough made without any yeast whatsoever!

A loaf of gluten free oat bread on a wooden cutting board next to a knife

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It’s finally here!

This feels like it’s been a long time coming. Five years after finding out about my wheat allergy, I’m bringing you a gluten free bread recipe I truly stand behind.

Is it the same as traditional sandwich bread?

No; let’s be honest with ourselves, gluten free bread isn’t the same as traditional bread.

Nonetheless, I find that this particular recipe results in a bread that feels a bit more rustic and works wonderfully as a sandwich bread.

I found Dish By Dish’s Honey Oat Bread and was inspired to make my own spin using one of my favorite ingredients: olive oil.

A hand sprinkling oats over a raw loaf of bread

Is there gluten in oats?

If you’re a regular here at Salima’s Kitchen, chances are we’ve had this conversation a time or two before 😊

That doesn’t make it any less of an important topic. For us living with food allergies, it’s important to keep the discussion going as the food industry is constantly changing.

There are a few different brands that carry certified gluten free oats. Those are the only kind of oats that I use due to my wheat allergy. Today I’m using Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Oats.

If you have allergies remember that it’s important you consult with your doctor before adding a new potentially contaminated ingredient to your diet. You can read more about oats and the gluten free certification in this Healthline article.

Two bowls with wet and dry ingredients and spoons

Making your bread

This recipe results in more of a batter than a dough, which is normal with gluten free baking. Start by lining a loaf pan with parchment paper and greasing it.

Next you’ll mix together the wet and dry ingredients separately. From there, the dry ingredients are folded into the wet ingredients with the oats and poured into the loaf pan.

And just like that, you’ve made gluten free oat bread!

A hand spritzing a loaf of uncooked bread with a spray bottle

Finishing your bread

There are a plethora of different ways to ‘finish’ your bread. The process is intended to create a beautiful crust across the surface area of your loaf.

I opted to finish mine with water as it’s something easy that everyone has. That said, I think next time I’ll do some experimenting with different wash ingredients to finish the bread with.

Here are some options I’d like to try:

Water + egg yolk
Straight egg yolk
Milk
Honey (like Dish by Dish used in her recipe!)
Maple syrup

A loaf of bread sliced open on a stack of plates

How to use your bread

I’ve been waiting for YEARS to be able to share a bread recipe that would work well with my sandwich recipes and it’s time baby!

Wondering what to make with your bread?

Look no further:

Use two slices to build these EPIC tuna melts
Eat a crusty toasted slice with this Moroccan lentil salad
Dip slices in milk+egg+cinnamon to make the most amazing gluten free french toast?! Recipe coming soon...

A slice of toast with a bite taken out of it

Allergen tags

This recipe does not contain the following allergens (read more about this on my disclosure page):

Click on the Allergen Icons above to find more allergy friendly recipes in each category.

Happy cooking!

Salima

Gluten Free Oat Bread

Recipe inspired by Dish By Dish’s Honey Oat Bread

Author: Salima's Kitchen
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Yield: 8-10 slices 1x
Category: Bread, Baked, Sides
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

Scale

2 ½ cups gluten-free 1 to 1 baking flour
2 tsp salt
2 tsp baking powder
1 egg
1 cup Greek yogurt (I used plain but you could use honey or vanilla for a sweet bread)
¼ cup honey
¼ cup olive oil
1 cup milk (whole milk or dairy free milk alternatives both work)
¾ cup gluten free oats plus an additional handful for topping
1 tbsp water (for spritzing bread)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees and grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients (flour, salt and baking powder) and mix together with a fork until evenly combined.
In a separate bowl, mix together wet ingredients (egg, yogurt, milk, honey and olive oil), and gently fold wet ingredients into the dry ones, stirring just until combined, being careful not to overmix. Fold in the oats.
Pour this batter into your loaf pan and top generously with remaining oats. Spritz some cold water over your loaf before baking for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Remove from the oven, cool, slice and serve with butter!

Keywords: Gluten Free Oat Bread, Gluten Free Bread

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