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Gluten-free bread can feel a bit intimidating the first time you bake it. If you’ve had loaves turn out dense, gummy, dry, or hard to slice before, you’re not alone, and it doesn’t mean you’re bad at baking. This guide is here to make your first Simple Bake loaf feel calmer and more predictable. Start with your fresh-made gluten-free bread premix, follow the steps, let the loaf cool properly, and give yourself permission to learn as you go. What makes gluten-free bread special?   Gluten-free bread is quite different from traditional bread, mainly because it doesn’t rely on gluten for its stretch and structure. Instead, it uses a mix of flours, starches, fibres, and liquids, along with careful mixing, baking, and cooling to create the perfect bread.   Because of this, gluten-free bread can behave a bit differently than regular wheat bread. It might feel stickier when you're mixing it, need a little extra time to cool before slicing, and the crumb can be more delicate while it’...

There’s nothing quite like the smell of fresh bread baking at home. If gluten-free sourdough has ever felt a little intimidating, this guide will help you make it feel much simpler. At Simple Bake, our gluten-free bread premixes are made fresh to order in the UK using organic ingredients, with no preservatives. Whether you’re new to sourdough or already love home baking, this step-by-step method will help you bake a loaf with more confidence. What’s included in your Simple Bake package? Each bread order includes: A gluten-free bread premix A separate dry sourdough starter pouch Product-specific baking instructions This keeps everything fresh and gives you flexibility over when you want to bake. If you’re choosing your first loaf, try our    Buckwheat premix   ,    Oat premix   , or    Chickpea premix   . Step 1: Wake up your sourdough starter Your dry starter usually needs 2 to 3 days to become active. Day 1 Empty the starter into a clean jar...