Gluten-Free Hemp Bread
Ali Segersten
This fantastic gluten-free yeast bread recipe utilizes high protein hemp flour along with other gluten-free flours such as teff flour and brown rice flour. It is dark and hearty, perfect for sandwiches. For a slight variation you can create a flavorful "Rye" bread by adding onion powder and caraway seeds.
Here is the feedback from my taste testers: rustic, hearty, "dessert bread," mmm, I'd like to make this!
You can purchase hemp flour, also called "hemp protein powder" from your local health food store or purchase it here online.
Hemp's nutrition profile is no laughing matter! This seed boasts over 33 grams of digestible protein per 100 grams. It contains all essential amino acids; is high in minerals such as iron, calcium, and magnesium; and is high in essential fats.
Pictured below is the hemp bread with my homemade honey-sweetened blueberry jam.
Gluten-Free Hemp Bread
This hearty, nutritious hemp bread is great for making nut butter and jam sandwiches. It is also great for toast in the morning. I would suggest making a few loaves at a time, let them cool completely, slice them, and then freeze. That way you have a loaf ready to go when you need it.
To get a crustier loaf, turn up your oven to 425 degrees for the last 10 minutes of baking. There are also a number of variations that work well with this recipe. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of caraway seeds and 1 to 2 teaspoons onion powder for gluten-free "Rye" bread. Or try adding 1/4 cup each of flax, poppy, sesame, and sunflower seeds for a Seeded Hemp Bread.
Wet Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- Oil a 9x5-inch bread pan.
- Place the warm water and teaspoon of sugar into a small bowl (a 4-cup liquid measure works well). Make sure the water is the right temperature. If the water is too cold the yeast will not become active and if the water is too hot it will kill the yeast. Add the yeast and stir.
- Proof the yeast by allowing it to stand for 5 to 10 minutes. It should become foamy and/or bubbly, if not start over with fresh yeast and water.
- Add the oil, honey, and apple cider vinegar. Stir well with a fork or wire whisk.
- In a large bowl, add the brown rice flour, teff flour, hemp flour, potato starch or tapioca flour, arrowroot powder, xanthan gum, sea salt, and baking soda. Combine the flours with a wire whisk.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and whisk them together as you are pouring to avoid lumps. Continue to stir with a large spoon for another 60 seconds or so, or until the batter thickens and becomes smooth.
- Spoon dough into prepared pan. Use the back of a spoon to shape into a loaf form. Place pan in a very warm spot. Let rise for about 45 to 60 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Bake for about 55 minutes. Allow bread to cool for 10 minutes in the pan and then remove and place onto a wire rack to cool.
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Gluten-Free Hemp Bread
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About the Author
Alissa Segersten, MS, CN
Alissa Segersten, MS, CN, is the founder of Nourishing Meals®, an online meal-planning membership with over 2000 nourishing recipes and tools to support dietary change and better health. As a functional nutritionist, professional recipe developer, and author of The Whole Life Nutrition Cookbook, Nourishing Meals, and co-author of The Elimination Diet, she helps people overcome health challenges through food. A mother of five, Alissa understands the importance of creating nutrient-dense meals for the whole family. Rooted in science and deep nourishment, her work makes healthy eating accessible, empowering thousands to transform their well-being through food.Nourishing Meals Newsletter
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