On a gluten free diet, bread is usually the main problem and it’s such a shame to miss out on sourdough bread which is great for the gut, as well as delicious.
Shop bought gluten free breads are ultra processed with a long list of ingredients and additives, unless you go for something like a Keto Bread (Wilson Organics) which made from ground flax seeds, but these breads are pricey and can get boring after a while.
I’m not great at baking, and I’ve had many failed attempts but this buckwheat bread recipe is very easy, it uses psyllium powder to give the bread more texture and moisture. Psyllium is a great source of soluble fibre, great for the bowels and clearing toxins from the intestines.
The starter takes 5 days to be ready, although it seems like a faff at first, it becomes very easy after a while as all you need to do is mix flour and water together in a jar and then add a little bit of flour and water each day. (if you’re not into this at all, you can make this bread using baker’s yeast instead)
The only other ingredients are buckwheat flour, water and baking powder:
Here are the ingredients:
200g buckwheat flour
50g starter*
1–2 tsp psyllium husk
1 tsp baking soda or baking powder
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
~220ml water
*To make the starter (it takes 5 days)
Day 1: Mix 50g buckwheat flour + 50ml water
Cover loosely, leave at room temp
Days 2–5: Feed daily (same amounts)
Ready when bubbly + slightly sour
Mix the dry ingredients (buckwheat flour, baking soda, salt).
Measure out the psyllium husk and then add the water directly to the psyllium, stirring vigorously, then leave it to settle for 5 mins. Then add the starter and the cider vinegar.
Combine wet and dry ingredients.
The batter should be thick but spoonable.
Cover and leave to ferment for 4–8 hours at room temperature.
It should puff slightly and smell tangy. Preheat oven to 200°C. Bake in a lined loaf tin or freeform on a tray for 45–50 minutes. Tap the bottom—it should sound hollow.
Delicious when straight out of the oven, melt a little goat’s butter on top and enjoy!!!
