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Sorghum Bread {Gluten & Dairy Free}

By Christine August 27, 2021 12 Comments

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If you're looking for the perfect sorghum bread recipe, this is it! With a full cup of sorghum flour, this bread tastes like a cross between a hearty wheat bread and a sweeter Hawaiian bread. In other words, very mild and ideal for a sandwich.

The recipe is dairy free as written and even keeps the sugar to a minimum (need a sugar free bread? Check out this sandwich bread). After a short, 20 minute rise and 45 minute baking time, you'll have a delicious yeast bread, ready to sink your teeth into.

up close shot of a bite of bread

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Why this recipe is the best!

It's not every day that you have both a delicious bread recipe and one that doesn't require a long prep time. In fact, if you use a stand mixer (highly recommended!), it makes the process even easier. The mixer does all the work for you. In addition to being a somewhat hands-off bread, this recipe is also:

  • Dairy free
  • Low sugar
  • Light, not dense
  • Sandwich worthy
  • Perfectly textured

A little about sorghum flour

What gluten free flour is mild, balanced in terms of fiber and protein content and the same price as white or brown rice flour?

You guessed it! Sorghum flour!

I've worked with sorghum flour quite a bit (see this article on 5 reasons why you'll love working with sorghum flour) and baked with it just as much - see this delicious banana cake for proof! And one of the reasons it's a great baking flour to get to know is that it's incredibly versatile. Millet, buckwheat and amaranth are all very close in composition to it so if you need to substitute these gluten free flours, sorghum would be your go-to.

As for where sorghum comes from - it's milled from the sorghum kernel. It's an ancient grain that is found in Asian countries, Australia and Africa. Fortunately it's readily available both online and in many stores.

Baking pro tips

These tips will ensure that you have the absolute best, lightest, fluffiest bread ever.

Weigh the ingredients

Few things will be a game changer for your baking like the method you use to measure the ingredients. Instead of using cups, use a digital scale to weigh the flour in grams. I explain this in a little more detail in this baking masterclass, but it has to do with how much flour actually gets added to the recipe. Digital scales run about $15 on Amazon - and they're one of the best investments you'll ever make for successful bread baking.

Room temperature ingredients

Another very important rule of thumb is to make sure your ingredients are at room temperature. Unless the recipe states differently, water, oil, flours, eggs, even sugars should be room temperature. This is another topic I cover in depth in the Masterclass, but warmer ingredients mix better creating a better textured end result.

Watch the rise time

There is a range offered for the rise time, but you'll want to watch it carefully because as soon as it comes close to the rim of the pan, preheat the oven to get it ready to bake. If left to rise too long, two things may happen: 1. The bread will overflow in the pan while rising or 2. The bread will overflow in the oven, while baking. Either way, a mess!

Use an instant read thermometer

You may remember or even seen people tapping the top of a loaf of gluten yeast bread to check for doneness... if it sounded hollow, then it's done, if not, you'd let it bake longer.

Ah the good ole' days!

With gluten free bread baking, we have to rely on more advanced equipment! This handy instant read thermometer lets us know if our bread is done or not. It may sound complicated but it's really very easy to use - you'll simply remove the bread from the oven, open this thermometer, stick it in the middle of the loaf and watch the temperature climb. If it hits between 205-210 F, then it's done. If not, place it back into the oven to bake a little longer.

It's not tapping, but you can't beat accuracy!

How to make this recipe

Ingredients (& substitutions)

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If you need to make substitutions in the recipe, my guide to gluten free flour substitutions chart is an excellent reference for more in depth, why, how and when for using each flour. I'll offer some alternatives as a starting point here though...

Sorghum flour - the main ingredient in this bread and not one I would recommend substituting.

Tapioca flour - cornstarch or potato starch

Brown rice flour - white rice flour

Sugar - coconut sugar

Xanthan gum - not recommended, but if you're feeling adventurous, psyllium husk powder

Eggs - not recommended, but use caution with a chia egg substitute

Vegetable oil - melted coconut oil

Mixing

sequence of bread prep

Use a stand mixer and the mixing process couldn't be easier! Add the dry ingredients to the mixing bowl and mix (image 1). Add the wet ingredients to the dry (image 2) and mix on medium speed for 3 minutes. The batter will look nice and thick (images 3 & 4).

Rising

Scrape the thick batter into a greased 8" x 4.5" baking pan (image 5) and set aside to rise for 20-25 minutes. At the end of the rise time, the batter should barely crest the top of the pan (image 6). You'll want to watch the rise time so it doesn't overrise!

Baking & cooling

overhead shot of sliced loaf of bread

Jut as the same with this buckwheat bread, this sandwich bread and this oatmeal bread, let the bread cool completely before slicing and enjoying. Otherwise the slices could end up gummy and that would get a big thumbs down.

FAQ's

Is instant yeast like bread machine yeast?

Yes, instant yeast goes by several names - bread machine yeast and fast rising yeast are two that I've noticed. But they are interchangeable.

Can I use an egg substitute?

I haven't tested it so I can't say for certain how the results will be but essentially, yes, you can, just proceed with caution.

Can I use a sugar substitute?

Yes! Coconut sugar would work well. And even Swerve sugar substitute. I wouldn't recommend honey or maple syrup as the added liquid would change the consistency of the batter.

I found tapioca flour, where is tapioca starch?

Tapioca flour and tapioca starch are exactly the same thing. Use them interchangeably.

What's the best way to store this bread?

This bread, like other yeast breads, does not last very long stored at room temperature. It's best enjoyed within 24 hours. But for longer storage, freezing is the way to go. Simply slice the loaf, place wax paper in between each slice and then freeze the entire loaf. (We cover this in baking Masterclass too). Slices can be toasted from frozen for delicious toast and sandwiches.

Other recipes you may like!

  • Millet Bread (Dairy Free)
  • Gluten Free Buckwheat Bread
  • Easy Gluten Free Potato Bread {Dairy Free, Sugar Free}
  • Best Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls: Extra Fluffy & Extra Easy
overhead shot of sliced loaf of bread

Sorghum Bread {Gluten & Dairy Free}

If you're looking for the perfect sorghum bread recipe, this is it! With a full cup of sorghum flour, this bread tastes like a cross between a hearty wheat bread and a sweeter Hawaiian bread.
4.84 from 6 votes
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Course: bread, Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dairy free bread, gluten free bread, sorghum flour recipes
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Rise time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 160kcal
Author: Christine

Ingredients

  • 125 grams sorghum flour about 1 cup
  • 120 grams tapioca flour about 1 cup
  • 155 grams brown rice flour about 1 cup
  • 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 12 ounces water about 1 ½ cups
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the sorghum flour, tapioca flour, brown rice flour, sugar, xanthan gum, salt and yeast. Mix for 30 seconds to combine.
  • Add the water, eggs, vegetable oil and apple cider vinegar to the dry ingredients and mix for 30 seconds. Stop machine and scrape batter down.
  • Mix on medium speed for 3 minutes.
  • Prepare 8" x 4.5" baking pan by spraying with cooking spray.
  • Scrape batter into the pan and set aside to rise for 20-25 minutes, just until the batter comes close to the rim of the pan.
  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Bake bread for 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and test for doneness with an instant read thermometer. Bread is done when thermometer reaches 205-210F.
  • Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from the pan to finish cooling completely before slicing.

Video

Notes

  • Measure ingredients by weight.
  • Use room temperature ingredients.
  • Bread should rise just to the top of the rim.
  • Use an instant read thermometer to test for doneness.
 
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Nutrition

Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 215mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 40IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg

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Comments

  1. Mary

    August 27, 2021 at 8:59 am

    This sorghum bread looks wonderful. I wonder if it could be the base for a savory bread, one with some herbs and diced onion? What do you think?

    Reply
    • Christine

      August 27, 2021 at 9:47 am

      Hi Mary,

      I think it would make a wonderful savory bread with onions & herbs! I'm actually working on a roll version with this recipe too, so yes, many options with it 🙂

      ~Christine

      Reply
  2. Phyllis

    August 27, 2021 at 1:03 pm

    5 stars
    Is there a yeast replacement that would work?

    Reply
    • Christine

      August 30, 2021 at 9:23 am

      Hi Phyllis,

      Unfortunately, no. But if you need a yeast free bread, this might work https://zestforbaking.com/ultimate-gluten-dairy-yeast-free-white-bread

      ~Christine

      Reply
  3. Alar

    August 28, 2021 at 12:07 pm

    Hi. The recipe sounds excellent. But can it be made with a hand mixer instead of a stand mixer? If so, could you please advise me on the duration and speed?
    Thank you.
    Alar

    Reply
    • Christine

      August 30, 2021 at 9:25 am

      Hi Alar,

      Great question - so yes, the time frame would be the same, start on low speed then increase it to medium speed for the same amount of time (3 minutes). Scrape the bowl down occasionally to get all the batter mixed.

      ~Christine

      Reply
  4. Debbie

    January 04, 2022 at 1:28 pm

    What size loaf does this make? One pound? Thanks.

    Reply
  5. Gallotta Dominique

    February 08, 2022 at 5:44 pm

    The batter seems so liquify. I just made the batter for the first time and it’s much more liquify than any other bread I’ve made. It’s raising now and I’ll keep you posted.

    Reply
    • Christine

      February 10, 2022 at 10:56 pm

      Hi Gallotta,

      The batter is on the thinner side, so that sounds correct. Hope you enjoy it!

      Christine

      Reply
  6. Barbara Southard

    May 24, 2022 at 8:05 am

    Looks good. Can i use this recipe but make them into rolls instead?

    Reply
    • Christine

      May 24, 2022 at 1:57 pm

      Hi Barbara,

      Thanks for asking - you possibly could, I haven't tested this, but here's what I'd recommend:

      After mixing, drop large spoonfuls of batter into a 9"x13" baking baking coated with cooking spray.
      Let rise for 20 minutes, then bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes (you'll have to watch them)

      If you try it, let me know.

      Christine

      Reply
      • Barbara Southard

        June 02, 2022 at 6:18 pm

        Hi, Christine, i did make this as rolls with your instructions. It took a bit longer to bake than 20 min., more like 30, but came out okay. But they just weren’t that tasty.

        Reply

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