Gluten Free Homemade Bread

On a healing journey gluten is one to avoid to help with the healing process in your body.

Gluten is a protein found in many grains. The forms of gluten to which people are especially sensitive are in wheat, barley, rye, and spelt (a type of wheat).

When it comes to oats, be aware that growing and processing sometimes cross-contaminates them with grains that contain gluten. Oats can be a very good food for people who are less sensitive, though. Look for those that are labeled gluten-free.

Grains that contain gluten also contain multiple allergens and proteins that can trigger any condition. They create disruption and inflammation, especially in your intestinal tract and bowels. They also confuse your immune system—which is your primary defense against disease— and often trigger celiac disease, Crohn’s, and colitis.

Eating these grains makes it very difficult for your body to heal. If you’d like to recover from your illness as quickly as possible, minimize grains of any kind. 

Medical Medium Sandwich Bread 

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp ground flaxseeds + 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 3/4 cups water
• 3 cups gluten-free oat flour
• 3/4 cup millet flour
• 1 1/2 cups tapioca starch
• 1 1/2 tbsp baking powder

Directions:

Preheat oven to 180C/350F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

Mix together the ground flaxseeds and water. Set aside for 5 minutes, until thickened. Add to a medium-sized mixing bowl together with the applesauce, maple syrup, and water. Whisk until uniform. 

Add the oat flour, millet flour, tapioca starch, and baking powder to the wet ingredients and stir until evenly mixed. Set aside for 15 minutes for the batter to expand. 

Pour the batter into a loaf pan, being careful not to lose any of the air bubbles that have formed in the batter. Bake for 50-60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. 

Remove from oven and carefully tip out of the loaf pan right away. Remove the parchment paper and place on a wire rack until it has completely cooled. Slice and serve!