Hello Gluten Free Sandwich Bread Recipe!
I have a new love to confess to you all! It’s this incredibly simple recipe that is going to blow you away!
I’ve been around the block when it comes to making gluten free bread recipes. This one is great, but I wanted to try to make a loaf with oats, or oat flour. Why?
Well, oats are super mild in flavor and also have a great texture for a hearty bread. Simply put…it reminds me more of a traditional wheat sandwich bread that I often find myself craving.
What Makes This A Sandwich Bread?
Glad you asked. Sandwich bread typically isn’t as sweet as others and they are usually higher in height.
For this recipe, 
When baking gluten free bread, the pan can make all the difference in the world. This is a commercial grade loaf pan and will give you the desired crumb and creates an evenly baked loaf of bread.
Just check this out….
The use of apple butter…
You typically find xanthan gum or other gums in gluten-free bread recipes.
But did you know that you can use pectin to achieve the same results?
Pectin (more specifically apple butter which naturally has pectin from the apples) helps hold the bread together and naturally helps preserve the bread.
So don’t skimp out on using apple butter in this recipe. It is needed in this recipe and is there for a purpose. Look for one that is unflavored and unsweetened 
Finding oats that are REALLY gluten free!
The other important element to this recipe is finding oats that are actually gluten free.
Several years ago, this would have been quite the challenge. Wheat and Oats are usually grown in the same fields and often cross contaminate.
More and more, people are struggling with gluten so this created a demand for a true gluten free oat product and you now can source gluten-free oats.
Are you ready to try this yet?
I am so excited to share this recipe with you all. It is slightly adapted from one of my most favorite gluten free cookbooks, like ever!
If you don’t have 
Let’s make some sandwich bread already, shall we?
Gluten Free Sandwich Bread Recipe With Oats
Prep Time: 20 minutes- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Yield: 25 slices 1x
Category: gluten-free, bread
Method: baking
Cuisine: american
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If you’re looking for a gluten-free sandwich bread that tastes like the real deal…look no further, you’ve found it!
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups gluten-free rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon organic cane sugar
- 1 1/2 cups tapioca flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons unflavored, unsweetened apple butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Pour 3 cups of rolled oats on a baking sheet and reserve the remaining half cup for later. Bake/toast the oats for 12 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Turn the oven off. Once cool, transfer to a food processor and process until a fine oat flour forms.
- In a small bowl, add the active dry yeast, cane sugar, and 1/2 cup warm water and allow it to proof for 15 minutes.
- In the meantime, mix together the toasted oat flour, tapioca starch, sea salt and thoroughly mix together. Add in the yeast mixture, eggs, olive oil, the remaining untoasted oatmeal, and the honey and mix well.
- Combine the unsweetened apple butter with 3/4 cup water and add to the dough/batter mixture and stir well. It will have a batter-like texture. Cover the batter and allow the batter to rest for 30 minutes.
- Grease a 4×9 inch loaf pan. Spoon the batter into the loaf pan, cover and allow it to double in size.
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Place the loaf pan into the preheated oven and bake for 50-55 minutes or until the bread sounds hollow when tapped on. If the bread starts to get too brown on the top, tent your bread with foil.
- Allow the bread to fully cool before slicing. Store in a cool dry place or slice and store in the freezer for future use.
Darryl Edwards says
May 9, 2017 at 9:24 amI don’t eat oats personally but I’d love to know based on how those slices of bread look! A great recipe idea, thanks for sharing!
Renee says
May 9, 2017 at 9:35 amThat looks really legit! I’m going to make this soon! Thanks!
Jean says
May 9, 2017 at 11:45 amI love finding new gluten-free bread recipes and this looks so good! I don’t handle oats well but I’ll definitely try out this recipe when I re-introduce it back into my diet.
Cristina Curp says
May 9, 2017 at 5:06 pmWish I ate oats because this looks super legit! Yum!
Michele Spring says
May 9, 2017 at 6:24 pmThis looks so good! We eat oats very infrequently, but I might have to make an exception to make this because it still looks healthier than some of the gf bread we buy for special occasions. Love the addition of apple butter!
Tina says
May 9, 2017 at 7:41 pmThis looks like some legit good bread! Thanks for sharing!
Joan L says
November 30, 2018 at 1:33 pmUse of the word ‘legit’ in 3 responses makes one think these people are paid to review.
Megan Stevens says
May 10, 2017 at 5:55 pmThat bit of tapioca! Looks awesome!
Georgie says
May 11, 2017 at 10:43 amThis looks so light and fluffy I love it! I don’t eat oats but my kids do which would make this a super cheap loaf to make rather than my regular Paleo ones!
Katja says
May 11, 2017 at 1:45 pmThis bread looks legit!
ChihYu says
May 11, 2017 at 10:05 pmTotally delicious ! I’d love to have this every morning !
Jessica DeMay says
May 13, 2017 at 8:20 pmThis bread looks so fluffy and delicious! What a fun tip about apple butter!
Rachel says
May 14, 2017 at 4:43 pmDidn’t know that pectin could be used instead of xanthan gum! Great tip.
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Carrie Forrest says
May 14, 2017 at 9:02 pmThis looks SO amazing. Thanks for sharing this with all of us! 🙂
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Hannah Healy says
May 14, 2017 at 9:12 pmThis looks like bread I need to whip up this week. Thanks for the inspiration!
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Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says
May 14, 2017 at 11:57 pmThe bread looks so good! I love that it’s gluten free. I bet my husband and kiddos would love if I made this for them.
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Vanessa Woozley says
May 15, 2017 at 7:55 amA great recipe for those looking for a bread alternative, the texture looks great.
Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says
May 15, 2017 at 8:51 amThis bread looks incredible! I used to get this oatmeal bread at a local sandwich shop that I loved, but since it’s not gluten free, I haven’t had it in forever, but this looks just like it and I can’t wait to try it out!
Allison Wojtowecz says
May 15, 2017 at 9:43 amHoly cow this looks like store-bought sandwich bread! Well done!
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Becky Winkler says
May 15, 2017 at 5:53 pmWow, I love that you used apple butter. The crumb looks perfect!
Helen says
August 31, 2017 at 10:02 amCan I just use oat flour instead of making my own? And if so, how many cups should I use?
Brittany says
September 13, 2017 at 2:22 pmCould you sub arrowroot powder for the tapioca starch? I’ve read that they are relatively interchangeable. Thanks!
Candy says
October 26, 2017 at 9:09 pmHi Halle I just found your site yesterday. I am new to Gluten free and was searching the web for a good tasting bread. I have not made you bread yet but I did read all the wonderful things people were saying about it. I have been shopping for all the things on the list. I did notice that your slices are very even. What do you use to slice your bread? I am looking forward to tasting your bread.
Delaina says
November 30, 2017 at 9:48 amCould this be made in a bread maker?
Halle Cottis says
December 10, 2017 at 6:23 pmI haven’t tried to yet, but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work Delaina…
K. says
December 31, 2017 at 11:30 amCould I use organic unsweetened applesauce instead of apple butter?
Halle Cottis says
January 8, 2018 at 9:59 amI haven’t tried it with the unsweetened applesauce. With apple butter it goes through a cooking process and is reduced down so I’m pretty sure they won’t substitute one for one. You certainly can try it though…
Tammy says
January 27, 2018 at 1:43 pmI’m really looking forward to making this bread & have most of the ingredients. I’m having trouble finding the apple butter in my local stores. I have plenty of pumpkin butter, do you think I could use that as a replacement?
Halle Cottis says
January 30, 2018 at 8:35 amI’m not sure that would work Tammy. The pectins found in apples is what makes this recipe non-crumbly. You can find the apple butter on Amazon. Also, check in your local grocer by the jelly and peanut butter section.
Catherine says
February 4, 2018 at 1:40 pmI wonder if there is something wrong with the Amounts. Is it really 1 1/2 cups tapioca flour? I followed the recipe and it was so dry that I added an additional 1/2 C water, as well as the 3/4 called for, and it was still very very dry and dense. The total volume of dough filled my 9×4 loaf pan to the very top, and consequently, it was so dense it would not cook in the center. The flavour was great. Did you use small flake oats or the larger old fashioned oats?
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Halle Cottis says
February 7, 2018 at 7:56 amI’m sorry it didn’t work for you Catherine. I used the oats that I link to in the recipe: http://amzn.to/2Ea94er My guess is that your oats were the issue. My oats are closer to the consistency of old-fashioned oats.
Hayley B says
February 28, 2018 at 6:35 amI can’t get it to work either. After resting there was a little rise but nothing happened when I put it in the tin – it definitely didn’t double in size. The yeast was definitely working as there was plenty of froth after adding the water. The only thing I substituted was the apple butter – you say in the recipe that it’s an alternative to xanthum gum, so I used that instead as I couldn’t find apple butter. The dough was not really like a batter – it was thicker than cement… When I put it in the tin, it actually needed pushing into shape. I thought as it cooked the rise would sort out the slightly mangled surface but nope, it stayed exactly as dense as it was when I put it in the oven. It didn’t rise or really start to brown, even after 1 hour, so I took it out and honestly, this thing could sink ships! The centre does not appear to be cooked but I’ve no hope that it will do so now. There is no air in it at all. Just a heavy, solid lump. What have I done wrong?!
Marie Shaw says
April 7, 2018 at 9:45 pmI would love to try this one but I’m supposed to avoid tapioca. I would rather stay away from the starches. Is there something else I could use instead?
Halle Cottis says
April 10, 2018 at 9:47 amHi Maire,
The starches are needed in this bread and in most gluten-free bread as there is no wheat to hold the structure together. You could search for a gluten-free bread that is made primarily with nut flours and coconut flour but it will have a totally different texture and taste. I prefer this bread and just eating it in moderation.
Kelsey says
July 6, 2018 at 2:04 pmThis bread is amazing!! I have been gluten free for several years and have recently been trying to eat less products that contain rice flour. I am so excited to have found this recipe! I didn’t purchase the pan you recommended yet, and just used a regular loaf pan. The bread is definitely smaller in size, but I don’t mind it at all. I sliced the loaf once it cooled and keep it in the freezer. Excellent taste and texture. Thank you so much!
Kelsey says
July 6, 2018 at 2:07 pmI forgot to rate it?
DAVE KEIZUR says
August 7, 2018 at 12:44 pmI’ve made this recipe twice – once with a 4″x9″ loaf pan, the second time with a slightly larger loaf pan. Both times the batter rose and started overflowing the pans. Both loaves tasted great, but the amount of batter seems to be too much for my loaf pans. Unfortunately, even though I cover the pan with an oiled sheet of plastic wrap, the loaf falls when I remove it and baking does not re-establish the rise, so the loaf is high on the sides and low in the middle. I’m going to cut the ingredient amounts by 1/3 to see if that keeps the overflow from happening.
Debby says
September 3, 2018 at 5:15 pmThis bread is awesome! Thank you so much for sharing your recipe. This will be my bread of choice going forward. ❤️
Cristina Pereira says
November 8, 2018 at 9:42 pmHi Halle,
can i substitute the apple butter for apple sauce? (if so same amounts?)
I live in australia and we dont have the apple butter.
Thanks in advance 🙂
Carolann Reznick says
January 3, 2019 at 4:06 pmI made this bread today and was pleased with the outcome. I could not find tapioca flour, so I used brown rice flour instead. Also, I used a 9X5 bread pan instead of the recommended 9X4. The bread cooked evenly and slices well. This is definitely a sandwich bread as stated. If you are looking for a sweet tea bread, you will have to add more sweetener. I have not tried to toast it, but I am hoping that it does well. I see no reason why it should not. Thanks! I am gluten sensitive, and this is the first time a recipe for GF bread has actually passed muster. No more oat crackers for me!
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Gary says
January 22, 2019 at 9:27 pmNote: There is additional water in some of the notes. Even so I added 1/4 cup more water and the batter was still very thick. I think I will add even more next time.
My bread turned out very nice with arrowroot flour substituted for the tapioca flour.
I like that this recipe is not primarily starch as is the case with many GF breads.
My batter rose nicely but ‘fell’ a bit after putting it into the oven. I notice the top of the loaf in the photos above is slightly concave so perhaps this is normal?
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Bethany says
January 30, 2019 at 3:25 pmThis is our new favorite GF bread! The texture is wonderful and It has a great nutty taste! I double it and divide between 3 loaf pans. I have made it many times now. I have not purchased the pan she uses/mentioned.
Bethany says
January 30, 2019 at 3:27 pmAlso…I slice the loaves and separate every 2 slices with wax paper and freeze each loaf in a bag. That way I can pull out 2 slices at a time for a sandwich or toast.
Steve says
February 1, 2019 at 9:03 pmFirst time making any bread and I love it. It is more dense than regular but Holy Moly it’s so much better then store bought gluten free. This recipe is good and forgiving and I will make it again!
The amounts are correct. It didn’t rise much in the 30 minutes after mixing and I was worried. But once I put it in the bread pan and set it on top of the stove it did almost double in height. For goodness sakes don’t add more water cuz you think the batter is too dry. Even I know what that does. I love it!
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Sharon Rossy says
March 15, 2019 at 12:49 pmHi I am looking to make this recipe but wanted to know if I could use oat flour instead of the rolled oats. If so what would the quantity be changed to? I’m also going to use my homemade apple sauce instead of the apple butter for now.
Thanks,
Sharon