Sorghum Bread (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

This Sorghum Bread gives gluten-free baking a good reputation! The naturally sweet, nutty flavor of sorghum also has an impressive nutritional profile. It's rich in fiber, protein, and essential minerals.

This loaf has a satisfying texture that holds up beautifully for sandwiches and toast.

If gluten-free bread has let you down before, it's time to give this recipe a try.

It's simple to make, free from xanthan gum and other additives, yet still has a fabulously moist and tender texture. 

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• What is Sorghum?
• Psyllium Husk Powder
• Gluten-Free Flour Blends vs Sorghum Flour
• Instructions
• Tips & Tricks
• Sorghum Bread
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What is Sorghum?

Sorghum is an ancient grain from Africa with a mildly sweet and nutty flavor. It works well in lots of recipes. From baking to grain salads and brewed and fermented beverages.

This versatile grain offers several benefits:

• Naturally gluten-free: Sorghum contains no gluten, making it perfect for people with celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, or those who choose to avoid gluten.
• Packed with nutrients: It's rich in antioxidants that help fight inflammation. It also provides good amounts of fiber, protein, and important vitamins and minerals like iron.
• Earth-friendly grain: Sorghum needs less water than many other crops and leaves a smaller impact on the environment.

Psyllium Husk Powder

Perhaps the one ingredient in the list you're not familiar.  

Psyllium husk serves as a crucial binding agent that helps replace the elasticity and structure that gluten normally provides. It creates a network that traps air bubbles, giving bread rise and preventing it from becoming crumbly.  

This recipe specifically uses whole psyllium husk versus powder, which will bake up differently so make sure you buy the right type. I like the brand Organic India.

Gluten-Free Flour Blends vs Sorghum Flour

Why not just use one of the many pre-made gluten-free flour blends available?

While these commercial mixes have made gluten-free baking more accessible, I've discovered that sorghum flour offers compelling advantages:

• Budget-friendly: Sorghum flour typically costs 15-20% less than pre-made gluten-free flour blends.
• Nutritionally superior: Unlike many rice-based gluten-free blends, sorghum flour delivers significantly higher protein and fiber content, promoting better digestive health and keeping you satisfied longer.
• Simpler ingredient list: Most commercial gluten-free blends contain numerous additives and stabilizers, while sorghum flour is just one single ingredient. You will see that we add potato starch to this recipe helping to lighten things up, but no sneaky additives or preservatives in this blend!

Instructions

You don't need any special equipment to pull of this loaf. Just a few bowls, a whisk, a spatula, parchment paper and a 9 inch loaf pan. Let's make some bread!

I'm a fan of this bread sliced just as it is, smeared with butter, jam and a sprinkle of sea salt. It's also a great base for avocado toast and is sturdy enough for sandwiches.  

Also, take the opportunity to toast a slice or use it to make grilled cheese. You won't regret it!

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