Gluten Free Bread Machine Cinnamon Raisin Bread

Name: Gluten Free Bread Machine Cinnamon Raisin Bread {Dairy Free}
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 97 min
Ingredients: 3 eggs; 1 cup water; 2/3 cup almond milk; 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 tsp. cider vinegar; 2 Tbsp. Honey; 2 ¼ tsp. bread machine or instant yeast; 340 g. white rice flour (about 2 cups); 100 g. potato starch (about 2/3 cup); 40 g. tapioca flour (about 1/3 cup); ¼ cup flaxseed meal; 3 tsp. psyllium husk; 1 ½ tsp. salt; 3 Tbsp. Swerve sugar replacer or white sugar; 3 tsp. cinnamon; ½ cup raisins

By Christine October 8, 2015 Updated April 13, 2021 25 Comments

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Bread machine recipes just met their match… Thick slices of this gluten free bread machine cinnamon raisin bread, bursting with plump, juicy raisins are the ultimate treat for mornings, lunches and every minute in between.

When homemade bread is calling your name but you want something simple to make, reach for this gluten free bread machine cinnamon raisin bread recipe. Just mix the ingredients, add them to the bread machine and push start. These thick slices will be ready in no time!

Bread machines make bread-making so much easier. But the whole idea behind a push and bake method of making bread, especially gluten free bread almost seems too good to be true. Can a machine actually make tasty bread, even difficult breads like this gluten free one? Yes they can!

What if my bread machine doesn’t have a gluten free setting?

Bread machines are one of my favorite kitchen appliances. They work efficiently and free up so much time! Having guests over? Bake some bread without taking time away from other prep or entertaining. Looking for a bread you don’t have to fuss with? This does all the work for you! And the best part is, you don’t even need a gluten free setting on your machine. This recipe uses the rapid cycle setting (it’s a one rise cycle, so keep an eye out for that one).

What kind of yeast is used in this recipe?

Because this is a rapid rise cycle machine setting, use an instant (also called bread machine) yeast. It works the best for producing a nice tall loaf of bread with only one rise time.

How do I know when it’s properly mixed?

The beauty of a bread machine is it takes the guess work out of making bread. Which makes them particularly useful for gluten free breads. If you’ve used the right measurements of ingredients, there is nothing more to do once the raisins are added to the machine!

What’s the Best Way to Store this Bread?

As with most gluten free breads without xanthan gum, this bread is best eaten the same day it’s made. But if you do happen to have leftovers to store, the best way to store it is in the freezer. It will stay fresh for 1 day on the counter, anything after that and it’s best to first slice the entire loaf. Then place wax paper in between each piece and put the entire loaf in a freezer safe bag and freeze it.

At this point you can pull them straight from the freezer to the toaster.

What bread machine is best for this recipe?

The thing about a good bread machine is it will last a long time. When my trusty Regal Kitchen Pro decides to make it’s last loaf (which could be any day seeing as how it’s 20 years old!) I have my eye on this one by Cuisinart. Two pound loves are a must, the crust options are great and the bread options are fantastic. But until then, I’m baking in my Regal!

How to Make Gluten Free Bread Machine Cinnamon Raisin bread

The ingredients

As with other bread recipes, it’s important to bring the ingredients to room temperature before adding them to the machine. Liquids can be warmed in the microwave for a few seconds. Bring eggs to room temperature with this handy tip: Add water to a measuring cup and microwave for 30 seconds. Add the eggs and let them sit for just a few minutes. Room temperature eggs in no time!

Mixing before adding to the machine

Gluten free baking always presents some sort of method that we all might question at one time or another. This step is one of those times.

In order to have the best results with this recipe, mix the dry ingredients together first in a bowl. Then mix the liquid ingredients in a bowl. Then add the liquid ingredients to the machine pan first, then the dry on top of the wet. This method is essential for a nicely formed loaf of bread.

Adding raisins

Those plump delicious raisins are the one ingredient that aren’t added to the machine with the wet or dry ingredients. Instead, wait for the ‘fruit/nut signal’. It’s a beep that notifies you to add the fruit or nuts to the bread. This beep will come about 15 minutes after pushing the start button (depends on your machine). Just add them all at once and close the lid to continue the cycle.

Baking time

Pro tip: The baking time on this 2-pound loaf of bread comes in right at 55 minutes. So, depending on your bread machine, you may need to add more time. With most machines, there is a ‘bake only’ setting, so once the cycle is complete, just push that button and add the minutes to equal 55 minutes total. Check the bread for doneness as it bakes.

Cooling time

Once the bread tests done, remove the entire pan from the machine and let it cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, remove the bread from the pan and set it on it’s side to cool for 15 minutes, then the other side for 15 more minutes.

This gluten free bread machine cinnamon raisin bread is one you’ll get many requests to make again and again. Enjoy!