Gluten Free Banana Bread Made with GF Muffin Mix (2024)

FAQs

Why is my gluten free banana bread mushy? ›

Bananas--I don't use overly ripe bananas like most people. I prefer less ripe bananas for my banana bread. Less ripe bananas means less mushy banana bread.

If your gluten free bread didn't rise, here are some things to check: Was the yeast expired? Did you use the right type of yeast that the recipe called for? (Active dry yeast or Rapid-rise yeast.) What temperature was the water you proofed the yeast in?

Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature.

Having all ingredients at room temp is especially important when baking with yeast since it needs warmth to rise. If your ingredients are cold, that will reduce the warmth and your dough may not achieve the rise it needs.

Enriched Bleached Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Sugar, Walnuts With BHT Added To Protect Flavor, Dextrose, Canola And/Or Soybean Oil, Dried Banana, Contains 2% Or Less Of: Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate), Modified Corn Starch, Propylene Glycol ...

One of the main challenges in making gluten-free bread is achieving the same texture and rise as traditional wheat bread.

Gummy on the inside- bake for a longer time. Gluten free bread takes much longer than a regular loaf to bake and therefore a sticky crumb is generally the result of under baking. It is easy to see why this can happen, gluten free bread dough needs more moisture and is often difficult to knead with conventional methods.

An easy way to create a good environment for gluten-free bread to rise is to turn your oven to 200 F; when it reaches this temperature, turn off the oven and place a shallow baking pan partially filled with hot water on one of the shelves.

Again, make sure it is gluten free. Many recipes simply call for double the amount of yeast to lighten up the dough. This is a matter of taste, since the baked goods will have a very strong yeast flavour.

Gluten-free goods tend to brown faster and take longer to cook through. So they need to be baked at a slightly lower temperature, for a slightly longer time. Every recipe is different, but in general, try lowering the temperature by 25 degrees and baking the item for 15 minutes longer.

What is the best gluten-free flour for muffins? ›

Brown rice flour contains one single ingredient—brown rice. And while all brown rice flours are naturally gluten free, it's essential to check that the one you're using was made in a gluten free facility. In recipes, brown rice flour works best in bread, muffins and cookies.

Yes! If you are going to add bananas, we recommend adding no more than 2 mashed bananas and omitting the water, since the banana will add moisture. To prepare: Whisk eggs, then add in oil and mashed banana.

Upgrade the batter with a handful of diced fruits for a fresh taste. Fresh peaches, strawberries, apples, pears, and bananas are great options, but you can experiment with any of your favorite fresh fruits or use whatever is in season.

Pecans, walnuts, and almonds can add a crunchy texture to moist muffins. Gently fold in 1/2 cup of your favorite chopped nuts into your muffin batter. Or try adding a scoop of peanut butter or peanut butter powder to the batter. If the mix gets a little too thick, just add a splash of water to even out the consistency.

The simple reason is that gluten free bread takes much longer than a regular loaf to bake and therefore a sticky crumb is generally the result of under baking (there could be other reasons but this is the first place to start troubleshooting).

Alternatively, consider giving the bread an extra 10 or so minutes in the oven, which should be enough time for excess moisture to evaporate as steam. If it's too late to salvage the soggy loaf, fret not, as there are creative ways to put mushy banana bread to use.

To keep it fresh, place a paper towel in the bottom of an airtight container. Place the loaf of banana bread on top, add another paper towel, and put the lid on the container. You can also use this method with an airtight storage bag.