Take the guesswork out of gluten free grocery shopping! Here’s a list of the best gluten free breads on the market. Want to bake your own? We’ve got you covered with recipes for Sandwich Bread, Flaky Biscuits, soft and buttery Crescent Rolls, and Garlic Breadsticks!
What’s the one thing you miss the most since starting a gluten free lifestyle?
Nearly everyone I talk to says it’s bread… A sandwich that doesn’t crumble. A piece of bread that isn’t grainy. A bagel. It doesn’t seem like too much to ask, right? (right??) What we’re all looking for is a list of the best gluten free bread on the market.
We’ve tried a LOT of gluten free products over the years, and here are the ones that made the top of our list. What are your favorite brands/products for gluten free breads? Please share in the comments below!
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The Best Gluten Free Bread
Sandwich bread
Udi’s Gluten Free Delicious Soft Sandwich Bread. Udi’s really out-did the competition with this one, in our opinion it is the best gluten free bread you can buy in a store. If you’re looking for a store-bought gluten free bread that doesn’t have to be toasted and tastes like Wonder Bread, this is it. Be aware that you need to let the loaf thaw for a good 24 hours at room temp before opening up the bag…otherwise the slices will stick together. Be sure to get the new “delicious” variety.
Certified GF, Does not contain Dairy, Soy, or Nuts, CONTAINS: eggs
Where to Buy: Amazon.com, in the freezer section of: Target, Walmart, Harmons, Costco, and more. Store locator HERE
Franzbread is one of our favs. We buy it in 2 packs at Sam’s Club or you can find it at Walmart in the bread section (imagine that, ha!) Each loaf is sealed and it’s good for a month or two on the shelf if it’s left unopened. Once opened, just twist tie it closed or put in an airtight container store at room temp for up to a week. It doesn’t crumble at all and you can just pull out a slice and make a sandwich without toasting. Great for lunches!
Canyon BakehouseRye Style is my favorite gluten free bread. Their breads make a mean grilled cheese sandwich or French Toast and can also be stored at room temperature without becoming crumbly, making them perfect for sandwiches. They have a wide variety of bread products and reasonable prices on their website, making them one of our all-time favorite gf bread brands. They recently came out with a Heritage Loaf that’s features large, full size slices. Because we love them so much, they agreed to give you a coupon for 20% OFF your first order!
Certified GF, Dairy Free, Soy Free, Nut Free, Non GMO
Website: canyonglutenfree.comUse code LOVECANYON for 20% off your first order (one-time use only)
Where to Buy: Target (in the bakery section) or their website.
Bagels
Canyon Bakehouse also makes great-tasting bagels. We love them for bagel sandwiches or smeared with cream cheese, and the cinnamon raisin is delicious when subbed for bread in French toast.
Certified GF, Dairy Free, Soy Free, Nut Free, Non GMO
Website: canyonglutenfree.com Use code LOVECANYON for 20% off your first order (one-time use only)
Where to Buy: Their website is the best option I’ve found. Use the code above on your first order.
Udi’s makes a mean bagel. Varieties include Plain, Whole Grain, Cinnamon Raisin, and Everything.
Our favorite brand of gf tortillas isUdi’s. If you briefly pan fry it (20-30 seconds each side over medium heat) with a bit of oil, they’re perfectly pliable and don’t tear or break. We love to serve them with these Thai Peanut Wrapsor as Pizzadillas.
Where to Buy: You can find Udi’s tortillas in the freezer section at Target, sometimes Walmart, and some grocery stores.
BFREE Foods recently came out with pita bread that we think is pretty amazing. You can find it in the bakery section of Smith’s along with their wraps, buns, breads, and rolls (we like them all).
If you’re craving a baguette,Udi’s has you covered. These are definitely worth the splurge, you probably haven’t had a chewy-in-the-center-crispy-on-the-edges bread like this since you’ve started eating gluten free.
Against the Grain makes a baguette that is very allergy friendly. It tastes like a cross between Brazilian cheese bread and an actual baguette, our whole family liked it.
Where to Buy: At Kim and Jake’s Cakes in Boulder, CO. While the baguette is only available in-store, you can purchase their peasant loaf made from the same ingredients at various locations. Find a store near you
Rolls
If you’re in Northern UT, Sweet Cake Bake Shop makes great rolls. They also carry bread in large loaves, it tastes just like homemade. They have shops in SLC and Kaysville.
Dedicated GF bakery. Contact bakery for full ingredient list.
Where to Buy: You can find Udi’s tortillas in the freezer section at Target, sometimes Walmart, and some grocery stores.
BFree is one of our favorite brands. You can find their products on their own little rack in the bakery section of Smith’s. We love their rolls because they’re soft enough to eat fresh out of the package and don’t have to be stored in the freezer.
Sandwich Bread: Of course, there’s nothing quite like homemade bread fresh out of the oven! If you’re craving the smell of bread baking and a soft and warm slice of bread,here’s a recipe you’re sure to love, with step-by-step instructions and photos.
I came across your site today out of desperation for homemade bread again since I found out I was celiac a year ago, and as luck would have it, I’m in northern Utah too! thank you SO MUCH for this list!! It will be a life-saver for me when I go back to school next month!
I’m so glad you found us! This is exactly the reason I put together this list, and I’m so happy it helps. Are you coming to the My Gluten Free World Expo in Provo this weekend? -Celeste
Hi Joan! I think that’s something we all have in common 😉 Our favorite for gluten free doughnuts is a mix you can get from Gluten Free Heaven. We’ve had it several times and they’re just like real, fried, doughnuts. Here’s their site: https://www.glutenfreeheaven.com/
Living on Southern Vancouver Island I am lucky to have several great producers locally. Portofino Bakeries in Victoria carries and amazing onion / cheese bread. There is a gluten free bakery in Duncan called Bake My Day that carries wonderful “take and bake” pastry , all purpose doughs and my favourite item in the shop is their raspberry lemon curd tart. A bite of heaven. There are good local store brand sandwich loaves that are delicious and very budget friendly, Save on Foods is #1 and followed closely at #2 is Thrifty Foods sandwich bread.
I adore Schaar’s breads. I’ve found them at home in NY, and also in vacation in the Caribbean islands. They make a tender artisan sourdough bread that brings back memories of my former love of wheat. Udi’s is pretty good, but can tend to fall apart or get crumbly. I’ve tried Pam’s bread mix, and found it very good.
Thanks for the suggestions, Paula! I have heard great things about Schaar but we unfortunately can’t have it because of soy 🙁 The sourdough sounds so good!
Thank you for for the info Barb, either I mistyped it originally or they changed their status. All info I post here comes from the brand’s website and/or packaging.
Love your site! I’ve found that if you bake Udi’s baguettes, cool and then put into an airtight container overnight, it makes a great bun for a sub sandwich, or a banh mi. They are chewy and one baguette makes me two sandwiches. I’ve also baked them, cooled them, stored overnight and toasted until dry, then mix with corn bread for a great stuffing.
Little Northern Bakehouse – Great sandwich bread (my favorite is seeds and grains variety) and hamburger/hot dog buns. I used to like Canyon Bake House but then it started to feel too slimy (a lot of egg?). This bread is not all potato starch!
Highly recommend! http://www.littlenorthernbakehouse.com/
21 Comments
Michelle
March 22, 2017 at 1:28 pmHave you tried mission GF tortillas? They are my favorite tortilla.
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March 23, 2017 at 12:02 pmI haven’t, we can’t do soy. Thanks for adding that to the list, I appreciate your input!
Rita Egnor Sprenkle
April 24, 2018 at 6:23 pmThose are my favorite too
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April 28, 2018 at 4:42 pmThere are some great options!
Katrina
April 9, 2017 at 10:13 pmI came across your site today out of desperation for homemade bread again since I found out I was celiac a year ago, and as luck would have it, I’m in northern Utah too! thank you SO MUCH for this list!! It will be a life-saver for me when I go back to school next month!
thereislifeafterwheat@gmail.com
April 11, 2017 at 1:24 pmI’m so glad you found us! This is exactly the reason I put together this list, and I’m so happy it helps. Are you coming to the My Gluten Free World Expo in Provo this weekend? -Celeste
Katrina
April 11, 2017 at 3:42 pmI’m planning on it!
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April 11, 2017 at 10:00 pmFantastic! Be sure to stop by my booth and say hi!
Joan
April 21, 2017 at 10:19 pmI would love to find a really good gluten free doughnut! I have yet to find one.
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April 22, 2017 at 7:22 amHi Joan! I think that’s something we all have in common 😉 Our favorite for gluten free doughnuts is a mix you can get from Gluten Free Heaven. We’ve had it several times and they’re just like real, fried, doughnuts. Here’s their site: https://www.glutenfreeheaven.com/
Kelly Newman
April 28, 2017 at 5:33 pmLiving on Southern Vancouver Island I am lucky to have several great producers locally. Portofino Bakeries in Victoria carries and amazing onion / cheese bread. There is a gluten free bakery in Duncan called Bake My Day that carries wonderful “take and bake” pastry , all purpose doughs and my favourite item in the shop is their raspberry lemon curd tart. A bite of heaven. There are good local store brand sandwich loaves that are delicious and very budget friendly, Save on Foods is #1 and followed closely at #2 is Thrifty Foods sandwich bread.
thereislifeafterwheat@gmail.com
May 1, 2017 at 10:58 pmWow, this all sounds SO good Kelly! Thank you so much for sharing your favorites so others can enjoy, too.
Susan Tucker
July 31, 2017 at 2:36 pmHave you tried any Three Baker’s products? If not, we’d love to give you an opportunity to see how we may rank amongst your faves 🙂
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July 31, 2017 at 3:33 pmHi Susan, I haven’t tried Three Baker’s yet. You can contact me via the “Work With Me” page on my site’s menu. Thanks! https://thereislifeafterwheat.com/work-with-me/
Paula
October 18, 2017 at 1:04 amI adore Schaar’s breads. I’ve found them at home in NY, and also in vacation in the Caribbean islands. They make a tender artisan sourdough bread that brings back memories of my former love of wheat. Udi’s is pretty good, but can tend to fall apart or get crumbly. I’ve tried Pam’s bread mix, and found it very good.
thereislifeafterwheat@gmail.com
October 19, 2017 at 8:51 amThanks for the suggestions, Paula! I have heard great things about Schaar but we unfortunately can’t have it because of soy 🙁 The sourdough sounds so good!
barb
November 5, 2017 at 8:01 amFYI all, Udi’s is not Non GMO. I contacted them just this past week.
Their reply : at this time Udi’s is not certified GMO free
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November 6, 2017 at 2:35 pmThank you for for the info Barb, either I mistyped it originally or they changed their status. All info I post here comes from the brand’s website and/or packaging.
Gillie
October 7, 2018 at 8:22 pmLove your site! I’ve found that if you bake Udi’s baguettes, cool and then put into an airtight container overnight, it makes a great bun for a sub sandwich, or a banh mi. They are chewy and one baguette makes me two sandwiches. I’ve also baked them, cooled them, stored overnight and toasted until dry, then mix with corn bread for a great stuffing.
Nancy
October 16, 2018 at 1:01 pmLittle Northern Bakehouse – Great sandwich bread (my favorite is seeds and grains variety) and hamburger/hot dog buns. I used to like Canyon Bake House but then it started to feel too slimy (a lot of egg?). This bread is not all potato starch!
Highly recommend!
http://www.littlenorthernbakehouse.com/
thereislifeafterwheat@gmail.com
October 16, 2018 at 1:20 pmThanks for the recommendation Nancy, we haven’t tried this brand yet!