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Rocco Fuhrman

Gluten-Free Vegan Chickpea Bread

This gluten-free vegan chickpea bread is soft, satisfying, and blood sugar–friendly. Perfect for anyone seeking a nutritious alternative to traditional bread, it’s easy to make, packed with fiber, and delicious enough to enjoy with any meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 3 slices
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Diabetes-Friendly, Global
Calories: 398

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 200 g chickpea flour
  • 200 g starch of choice (potato, cornstarch, arrowroot, or tapioca)
  • 300 g water at room temperature
Structure and Rise
  • 20 g whole psyllium husk use 15 g if using powdered version
  • 7 g instant yeast
  • 15 g sugar helps activate yeast
  • 12 g apple cider vinegar optional, boosts yeast activity
Flavor
  • 10 g salt

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together water, psyllium husk, instant yeast, sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Let it rest for a few minutes until it forms a gel.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, starch, and salt. Mix well.
  3. Pour the wet gel mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until fully combined and no dry flour remains.
  4. Lightly flour a surface, shape the dough into a ball, and place it on parchment paper. Cover with a towel and let rise at room temperature for 30–40 minutes (do not let it double in size).
  5. Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) with a dish of water on the bottom rack to create steam.
  6. Score the top of the dough with a sharp knife.
  7. Bake the bread (on parchment paper) on a tray or in a Dutch oven for 40–60 minutes. If browning too quickly, cover loosely with foil.
  8. Test for doneness with a toothpick. If it comes out clean, remove the bread and let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Notes

Monitor the crust during baking to avoid burning. If using a Dutch oven, do not exceed 220°C. Avoid letting dough double in size it should only rise by half for best texture. Store sliced in freezer-safe bags for easy access.

Nutrition

Serving: 3slices | Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 84.3g | Protein: 9.7g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 998mg | Potassium: 441mg | Fiber: 13.1g | Sugar: 9.1g | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 3mg