French Baguette Recipe – Gluten Free

I am super excited about this Gluten-Free French Baguette recipe. The aroma of freshly baked crusty bread in your kitchen is something we dream of.

A gluten-free French baguette is a loaf of white bread shaped like a thin long loaf. The bread has a thin crispy crust on the outside and is soft and pillowy on the inside.

If you love French food, this gluten-free French baguette is a must have recipe.

Why is the French baguette popular?

French bread is popular for many reasons. First, it has a long tradition of being a delicious crusty bread. 

Second, it is relatively easy to make at home. This gluten-free French baguette recipe takes only ten minutes of hands-on time.

Third, it is a versatile food you can use in various recipes. For example, you can make croutons for salads, breadcrumbs or as an appetizer with your favourite toppings.

In France, a baguette is often served with pate or cheese and a glass of good wine. But the most popular way to serve French baguette is as a sandwich or warmed up panini generously filled with all the delicious things we love.

FAQ about French baguette

1. What is a French baguette?

A French baguette is a long, thin loaf of bread typically made from wheat flour, water, yeast, and salt. The dough is usually not kneaded, and the loaves are baked at a high temperature to produce a crisp, crusty exterior.

2. How do I make a gluten-free French baguette?

You can use most rice flour blends to make a delicious baguette. For this recipe, I used only two gluten-free flours—Rice flour and arrowroot flour, also known as arrowroot starch.

What are some tips for making the perfect gluten-free French baguette?

-Use a light hand when shaping the dough or a spoon brushed with oil, so it doesn’t become too dense.

-Make sure the oven is preheated to the correct temperature before baking.

-Bake the baguettes on a traditional French baguette pan. The baguette pan has a perforated bottom allowing the gluten-free bread to get even crispy crust all over.

Gluten-Free baguette recipe details!

I know making gluten-free French bread may seem intimidating. However, this gluten-free baguette recipe is made simple enough, even for a novice baker.

First, for the dry ingredients, mix white rice flour, arrowroot flour, xanthan gum and salt. Prepare your yeast by mixing the yeast with maple syrup or desired sweetener and warm water. Wait about ten minutes for the yeast to foam, now the yeast is ready.

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Add the yeast mixture with remaining wet ingredients such as olive oil, egg whites and apple cider vinegar to the flour. Using an electric mixer beat the mixture for one minute. The batter will remain wet.

Using a large spoon dipped in oil, spoon the dough onto greased French baguette pans, slash diagonally and brush with olive oil. Loosely cover with a dry cloth and allow the bread to rise. This takes about 40 minutes. Now the gluten-free baguette is ready for baking.

To summarize, there is no kneading just mixing the ingredients together…nothing to it. As you can see, anyone can make this gluten-free baguette recipe.

This gluten-free version of the famous French bread is exceptional. The recipe is super easy to whip up using only seven ingredients plus the basics such as water and salt. There is no lengthy kneading, and the results are amazing.

This gluten-free baguette is a classic French bread that we know and love. I never thought I could create a gluten-free version of this famous French bread that tastes this good.

I promise you will love this gluten-free baguette. The picture says it all, a perfect gluten-free French baguette.

serve with your favourite soup or stew

There are many reasons why gluten-free French bread is so popular. Just think, soft white bread with a thin crispy crust. Besides the satisfying taste of freshly baked French bread, it is amazing as a side to your favourite soup or a hearty stew. My favourite is the chilled vichyssoise soup.

Some of my favourite ways to serve gluten-free French baguette is as bruschetta. Bruschetta is often served as an antipasto in Italy.

The bread is toasted or grilled, rubbed with fresh garlic, brushed with good quality olive oil and topped with variations of fresh tomatoes, veggies, meats or cheeses.

I hope you try this gluten-free baguette recipe, trust me on this, you will not be disappointed. Today, many people are suffering from gluten intolerance, so entertaining sometimes becomes challenging.

However, this gluten-free baguette can be used as an appetizer with your favourite toppings, and you don’t have to worry about your gluten-free guests being glutened.

an appetizer made with gluten-free French bread

To make this simple gluten-free appetizer, slice the baguette, toast to a golden colour, lightly brush with extra virgin olive oil and top with chopped fresh tomatoes, sprinkle of salt, basil and finely chopped garlic.

You can also add some freshly grated parmesan cheese. The delicious gluten-free appetizer is ready. Enjoy!

If you are looking for a basic white sandwich bread try this gluten-free white bread recipe.

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