Gluten-Free Amaranth Bread

Amaranth flour gives this yeasted gluten-free loaf a tender crumb and a gently nutty, earthy flavor. Eggs and olive oil keep the bread soft inside, and the bake sets a rustic crust that holds up to spreads or sits well alongside soups and dinners.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 45 min Total: 195 min Serves: 4

At a glance: This hard baking recipe yields 4 servings in about 3h 15m (20 min prep, 45 min cook). It uses 8 ingredients — including gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, xanthan gum, gluten-free instant yeast — and walks through 5 steps. Updated October 25, 2026. Browse more baking recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.

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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Amaranth Bread: When preparing this baking recipe, amaranth flour is often milled on equipment shared with wheat, so buy amaranth flour, flour blend and yeast labeled gluten-free. If the stand mixer and dough hook also knead wheat bread, wash the bowl, hook and splash guard before mixing this dough.

Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Amaranth Bread: This recipe is gluten-free, relying on a blend of gluten-free flours and starches to create a delicious loaf without any gluten-containing grains.

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Ingredients

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2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (containing rice flour, tapioca starch, and potato starch) Shop
1 tsp xanthan gum (omit if your GF flour blend already contains it) Shop
1 tsp gluten-free instant yeast Shop
0.5 tsp fine sea salt
1 cup warm water (about 105-115°F)
2 large eggs, at room temperature
3 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for greasing
0.5 cup amaranth flour Shop

Instructions

1 In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, amaranth flour, xanthan gum (if using), and fine sea salt. Ensure all the dry ingredients are thoroughly combined, creating a uniform mixture.
2 In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the warm water, room temperature eggs, and olive oil until well combined. The water should feel comfortably warm to the touch, not hot, to activate the yeast properly.
3 Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Using a sturdy spoon or a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, mix until a thick, sticky dough forms, about 3-5 minutes. Gluten-free dough will be significantly stickier and less elastic than dough made with gluten-containing grains.
4 Lightly grease your hands with olive oil or use a piece of parchment paper to shape the dough into a rustic loaf on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. The dough will be soft and may not hold a perfectly defined shape. Let the dough rest in a warm place for about 10 minutes while you preheat the oven.
5 Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the amaranth bread for approximately 40-45 minutes, or until the crust is a deep golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 200-210°F (93-99°C) on an instant-read thermometer. Allow the bread to cool completely on a wire rack for at least 1-2 hours before slicing to ensure the crumb sets properly.

Nutrition (per serving)

375

Calories

11g

Protein

49g

Carbs

14g

Fat

Fiber

303mg

Sodium

Tips & Notes

Amaranth flour has a strong, grassy flavor. Keep to the 0.5 cup in the recipe if it is new to you.
Use the thermometer check in step 5. Gluten-free bread can look done outside and still be gummy inside below 200°F.
Wait the full 1-2 hours before slicing the amaranth loaf. Cut warm, the crumb turns gummy.

Common questions

How long does Gluten-Free Amaranth Bread take?

Gluten-Free Amaranth Bread takes about 3 hours 15 minutes, including resting time: 20 minutes to prep and 45 minutes to cook, for 4 servings.

What should I check before making Gluten-Free Amaranth Bread with celiac disease?

Written with gluten-free ingredients. Use products labeled gluten-free, check labels, and ask your clinician about your own needs.

What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Amaranth Bread?

Check gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, xanthan gum, gluten-free instant yeast before they go into Gluten-Free Amaranth Bread. Amaranth flour is often milled on equipment shared with wheat, so buy amaranth flour, flour blend and yeast labeled gluten-free. If the stand mixer and dough hook also knead wheat bread, wash the bowl, hook and splash guard before mixing this dough.

Which gluten-free swaps does Gluten-Free Amaranth Bread use?

Gluten-Free Amaranth Bread relies on a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, xanthan gum. Keep those gluten-free-labeled products in place of a gluten-containing flour or sauce. If the blend already lists xanthan gum, do not add a second binder unless this recipe says to.

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