Homemade Paleo & Nut Free Bread

Once you make this Homemade Paleo & Nut Free Bread, it will become a staple in your house. This delicious fresh loaf of homemade bread is soft, light and so easy to make. It’s gluten free, grain free, dairy free, sugar free, nut free, yeast free and paleo friendly.

When I was eating gluten free, grain free and nut free, I found it difficult to find a bread recipe that didn’t use almond flour. So, my mission became to create a nut free paleo friendly bread that still resembled the soft, chewy texture of real bread. It took me over a year and many, many failed attempts but it was SO worth it! This Homemade Paleo & Nut Free Bread is the best grain free bread I have tasted and I’ve been making it on repeat.

Many recipes use a high number of eggs to try to get similar texture of real bread. I find that it becomes too chewy and tastes more like eggs than bread. To solve that problem, I used cassava flour which, in my experience, is the closest to regular flour in taste and texture without needing too many eggs. The end result is a bread that is soft and fluffy on the inside with a slightly crispy crust. The two main differences between this bread and regular bread are (1) the bread does not rise as much, which means smaller pieces, and (2) it is slightly more dense than regular bread.

Ingredients

• Cassava flour
• Coconut flour
• Tapioca Flour
• Salt
• Baking powder
• Coconut milk
• Eggs
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Baking soda
• Apple cider vinegar

Tools Needed to Make Paleo Bread

To make this Homemade Paleo & Nut Free Bread, you will need two mixing bowls, a wooden spoon and a loaf pan. I find that a glass loaf pan works best for this recipe. You can find the one I use here.

Tips for Grain Free Baking

Baking with grain free flours can be slightly different from regular flour or even gluten free flours. I have made this recipe several times and these are my top tips for making this bread…

1. Avoid over packing the coconut flour by using a spoon to scoop the coconut flour into the measuring cup and using a knife to gently level out. Packing the coconut flour in the measuring cup will leave you with too much coconut flour.
2. Make sure you mix the dry ingredients together thoroughly before adding the wet. The coconut flour can easily form clumps, so make sure to get those out before adding the wet ingredients.
3. Using a toothpick to check if the bread is done is not very helpful when using cassava flour. This is because it will continue to cook after the bread is out of the oven. I usually use a toothpick to see if I get only a few crumbs and then take it out. Go by time and how the loaf of bread looks. It should take 40-50 minutes to bake and the outside should be feel/look slightly crispy and have a golden brown coloring.
4. Let the bread cool before slicing. If you slice it right away, it will most likely still be too chewy.

How to Make Homemade Paleo and Nut Free Bread

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Mix together the cassava flour, coconut flour, tapioca flour, salt and baking powder in a large bowl. In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the eggs then add the milk and extra virgin olive oil and continue to whisk. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix together with wooden spoon. Once combined, add the baking soda and apple cider vinegar together in a separate bowl and then add to the dough. Continue to mix with a wooden spoon until combined. Pour the dough into a loaf pan and use a spatula to level out. Bake in the oven at 375 degrees for 40-50 minutes. Let cool before cutting for best results.

How to Store the Bread

This gluten free bread can be stored on the counter for up to 4 days or in the refrigerator for 5-6 days. Make sure to store it in an air tight bag or container.

Can you Freeze this Bread?

Yes, you can store this bread in the freezer. Just let it defrost in the refrigerator or on the counter before using.

Ways to Use this Homemade Bread

• Sandwiches
• Toast
• Stuffing
• French toast
• Garlic bread (pairs perfectly with my Paleo Chicken Alfredo Skillet)

I hope you enjoy this bread as much as my family does! Make sure to tag me on Instagram @theglutenfreegrasses so I can see how you enjoy this bread!

-Kelsey