Gluten free bread - one that doesn't fall apart?

[GoodnessKnows]

I'm looking for a gluten free bread that is organic and doesn't fall apart. Does such a thing exist. Even if not organic, not falling apart and splitting would be a plus.

[ancientbuchanan]

Don't know about organic, but DSis swears by genius.

[DoingItForMyself]

I have found that the white Genius is much more crumbly than the brown/seeded ones and their rolls are even better for holding together. Sadly I think the lack of elasticity that GF inevitably brings will always make things a bit less robust.

[CMOTDibbler]

I normally have Genius or Newburn bakehouse and they are both pretty good. The white is def less crumbly

[oopsadaisyme]

OP, have you tried making your own? There's a 'Dukan' recipe using oat-bran that tastes wonderful! x

yeswedukan.blogspot.co.uk/2010/10/oven-baked-dukan-bread.html

[freefrommum]

My two love Tesco's freefrom seeded sliced bread. It has a better consistency that most we've tried.

[Runningoverthefields]

I find that either they fall apart or they are decidedly inorganic… Biona is fine as long as it's toasted but it's useless for sandwiches. It's the only one I eat regularly though.

Both Genius and Newburn Bakehouse give me migraines - it's the Xanthan Gum that does it. I've given up on most gluten free breads. Mostly I manage coeliac by just eating a non-wheat based diet - salads for lunch, veg instead of pasta etc. Otherwise I just feel like I'm eating something that's more of a science project than a natural food!

[oopsadaisyme]

I really think anyone who needs gluten free bread should just get a cheap bread maker (there are some fab recipes online for all types of tasty stuff you could make, and so easy!) I think they also taste so much better than any shop bought (gluten free or even not) breads!

Oat bran was also a total revelation to me going gluten free! Pancakes, flatbreads, everything -

[oopsadaisyme]

running I'm not an advocate for total 'Dukan' diet stuff, but have you read the recipe book?

If your coeliac (which i've just found out I am), it's brilliant x

[GoodnessKnows]

Dylan diet recipe oat bran bread sounds fantastic. Thank you all, also for the brand tips. My kitchen is packed with kitchen appliances so I'll pass in the bread maker, though.

[notapizzaeater]

I place an order every few weeks from wheat free bakery direct - the bread looks and tastes like normal bread. The tiger bread is fantastic (even the non coeliacs like it) I have a drawer in the freezer to keep it all in.

[oopsadaisyme]

Goodness 'Dukan' my lovely x You don't even need a bread maker, just get the recipe book, follow 'Oat bran' stuff as an alternative for anything usually wheat based and believe me you'll end up spending alot less than you ever did -

I despise these companies making stuff that's 'free from' knowing people need them so charge £££'s more for - when actually probably costs them less to make!!

Get the recipe book, (cost me 99p from amazon!), x

[bronya]

We've bought a Panasonic breadmaker. It makes fantastic bread that doesn't fall apart - we use the Doves Farm bread flour. It's also MUCH cheaper than shop bought bread. We were spending about £12 a WEEK on bread for DS and I. With the breadmaker, we're spending more like £2 a week. Massive saving!

If you really want to buy it, I've always preferred Genius or the Marks and Spencer bread.

[oopsadaisyme]

Bronya I agree, if you did want to buy (and not make) gluten free, I'd say M&S all the way - people tend to avoid because deemed as so expensive, but they offer their own alternatives, which is always cheaper than certain 'free from' brands selling in alternate supermarkets -

Think Tesco. Asda etc are missing out to be honest, seems alot of people (either through choice or necessity) are choosing wheat or gluten free as a choice, just a thought

[GoodnessKnows]

Bronya, I can feel a breadmaker-urge coming on! What do you add to the flour? Must be cheaper than the shop bought stuff.

[oopsadaisyme]

Goodness NO FLOUR! Try this for bread x

mydukandiet.com/recipes/really-tasty-oat-bran-bread.html

[BearPear]

Is oat bran gluten free? Oats themselves are usually a no-no for coeliacs unless sanctioned/tested for reaction by a dietician.

My DD enjoys Warburtons GF bread, not sure that it's organic though.

[jellybeans]

Genius is the only one i like but it is still different from normal bread in texture

[oopsadaisyme]

Bear good question, read:

www.livestrong.com/article/398199-is-oat-bran-gluten-free/

[ilove]

Glutafin fresh white - only on prescription though

[oopsadaisyme]

and:

www.wheat-free.org/oat-food-fact.html

[AgadorSpartacus]

My favourite is Dietary specials ciabatta rolls but if pushed breadwise I think Sainsburys seeded batch is the best.

Genius has a strange sickly sweet taste and gluey texture.

[GoodnessKnows]

Wow. I know how I'll be spending my day on Wednesday! Actually looking forward to it. Thank you for the tips and links! I'll give it a go without a bread maker first! I wasn't aware (should've read ingredients£ that there were so many stabilisers and gum thjngs in bread. I'll be happy to make healthier one. Kids will prefer it too

[bronya]

Just wanted to add that my dad (also coeliac) reacts to gluten free oats. As he does, I haven't tried them, but I'm sure I read on here that others have too.

[Geckos48]

Are you celiac?

I can't have wheat at all but I can have spelt bread which is the next best thing. I don't have loads of it but have enjoyed pate on toast etc this time of year which is unusual for me.

[Geckos48]

About 9% of celiacs react to oat gluten.