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This recipe for my Gluten Free Fruit Loaf is an older recipe but I have adapted it to use a better bread mix. Why is it better? Well, we will come to that bit in a minute.

If you are an avid follower of my recipes, you’ll know that I steer well clear of making homemade bread, I love bread, bread doesn’t love me. I mean really, my bread baking could be used as weapons of mass destruction. You know it’s bad when even the birds won’t eat it!

This is why I shamelessly rely on gluten free bread mixes when it comes to making fresh free from bread.

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This recipe was developed using Free From Fairy Bread Mixes
which were kindly gifted to me for that purpose

Gluten Free Fruit Loaf made with Free From Fairy Bread Mix

What bread mix can I use to make this Gluten Free Fruit Loaf?

As this post is discussing Vicki Montague’s Free From Flour Bread Mix, naturally I can recommend it as I’ve used in the development of this recipe and my No Knead Gluten Free Focaccia made with sundried tomatoes recipe too.

I’ve also used this specific bread mix on several occasions before now just for normal fresh loaves and each time have had wonderful wholegrain bread that’s gluten free, dairy free and vegan too.

There are other bread mixes on the market and if you wish to shop around you could use my Gluten Free Delivery Guide as a great resource for bread mixes and many other free from treats and savoury options. If subbing those bread mixes in this recipe you may need to omit certain ingredients if already in the mixes such as yeast.

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Different fruit variations for a Gluten Free Fruit Loaf

In this fruit loaf recipe, I’ve opted for mixed fruit and added a citrus boost with orange zest, marmalade glaze and a few drops of orange extract.

I find this bread mix very versatile when it comes to adding ingredients so there are a few flavour options you might like to try instead.

What can I add to bread for flavour?

  • Lemon and lime – add sultanas in place of the mixed fruit, then add the zest of two lemons and two limes. To glaze you could use lemon curd (not vegan) or a lemon or lime marmalade.
  • Cherry and chocolate – add dried cherries instead of the mixed fruit (you may want to soak the cherries overnight) then throw in a couple of handfuls of chocolate chips. To glaze use a cherry jam

If you come up with any other flavour variations them please do come back and share you successes and as always remember to tag me in on any photos you share, it literally makes my day when that happens.

Gluten Free Fruit Loaf made with Free From Fairy Bread Mix

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Why use Free From Fairy Flour Mixes?

Vicki has worked hard to develop a flour mix that doesn’t include rice and is wholegrain making it far more nutritious than shop bought free from loaves. It also contains no gums or preservatives and is made with low FODMAP ingredients making the blend prefect for anyone with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Flour mixes are sold in 750g rather than 500g, the bread mix is sold in bags of 425g.

Flour ingredients: Wholegrain Teff, Sorghum, Buckwheat, Tapioca and Potato Starch.

Bread mix ingredients: Wholegrain Teff, Sorghum, Buckwheat, Tapioca and Potato Starch, psyllium husk powder, salt and flax seeds.

Gluten Free Fruit Loaf made with Free From Fairy Bread Mix

How to store Gluten Free Fruit Loaf?

This type of fruited bread lasts a couple of days. Yes, it’s best eaten on the day, especially whilst still warm – pure bliss.

If you do eat it over two days then I would recommend wrapping in foil or paper and keeping in the fridge then reheating in the oven or microwave to freshen it up. Alternatively you could enjoy it toasted with lots of ‘butter’ and add jam if you need an extra sugar boost!

Gluten Free Fruit Loaf made with Free From Fairy Bread Mix

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Gluten Free Fruit Loaf Recipe

Gluten Free Fruit Loaf made with Free From Fairy Bread Mix

Gluten Free Fruit Loaf

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A simple recipe for gluten free vegan Fruit Loaf that uses the Free From Fairy's gluten free bread mix. A wholesome gluten free alternative to wholemeal bread. Such a versatile recipe with alternative ingredient options.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
prooving time 20 mins
Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
Course Tea Time
Cuisine Vegan
Servings 10 slices
Calories 219 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

To make the bread

  • 425 g 1 whole packet Free From Fairy gluten free bread mix if using another mix check method and ingredients
  • 7 g dried active yeast
  • 2 tbsp sunflower oil
  • 1 tbsp caster sugar
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
  • 530 g water use 130g boiling mixed with 400g cold to make the perfect temperature.

To make it a fruited loaf

  • 150 g dried mixed fruit
  • 1 orange zest removed and juice squeezed
  • few drops orange extract

To glaze the bread

  • 1 tbsp marmalade
  • orange juice

Instructions
 

  • Switch your oven on to 70°C/ 50°C fan. This gives you the perfect environment for the yeast to rise the bread.
  • Prepare a 2lb loaf tin by brushing with oil (I use a handy oil spray) and then dust with flour.
  • Put the mix into a large bowl with 7g Allinson’s dried easy bake yeast and 1 tbsp sugar and stir well.
  • Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 tsp vinegar or lemon juice and 530g warm water (130g boiling water mixed with 400g cold water). Stir until thoroughly combined and dough like.
  • Add the 150g of mixed fruit, orange zest and orange extract. Stir again until combined, then scrape into your prepared tin.
  • With a wet spatula tease the dough into the corners of the tin.
  • Next, brush the top of the smoothed loaf with a little extra oil.
  • Cover with an oiled piece of tin foil and place the loaf into your warm oven, leaving it for 15 – 20 minutes to rise – it should reach the top of your tin.
  • Once the dough has risen almost to the top of the tin, remove the tin foil and turn the oven up to 230 degrees C (210 degrees fan/gas mark 7).
  • Bake for 40 minutes.
  • After 40 minutes brush the loaf with the marmalade and orange juice (mix these together first in a little bowl).
  • Pop back into the oven for the last 10 minutes to allow to brown (50 minutes in total).
  • Leave the loaf to cool in the tin for 5 minutes before carefully removing it and leaving it to cool on a wire rack on one side.
  • With any remaining marmalade and orange juice glaze, brush the cooled/cooling loaf for an extra glaze effect.

Notes

Lemon and lime – add sultanas in place of the mixed fruit, then add the zest of two lemons and two limes. To glaze you could use lemon curd (not vegan) or a lemon or lime marmalade.
Cherry and chocolate – add dried cherries instead of the mixed fruit (you may want to soak the cherries overnight) then throw in a couple of handfuls of chocolate chips. To glaze use a cherry jam.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Gluten Free Fruit Loaf
Amount per Serving
Calories
219
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
5
%
Sodium
 
194
mg
8
%
Potassium
 
46
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
40
g
13
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
23
g
26
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
1222
IU
24
%
Vitamin C
 
9
mg
11
%
Calcium
 
38
mg
4
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Bread, Dairy Free, Easy, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Simple, Vegan
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  1. Mandy says

    20/09/2021 at 2:26 pm

    This turned out as a really wet batter like mix. The bread was very dense and heavy.

    Reply
    • Glutarama says

      20/09/2021 at 2:54 pm

      I’m sorry you did not have a good experience with this recipe Mandy. I don’t know if I mention it in the recipe (if not I’ll amend it) gluten free bread mixes are not like normal bread doughs, they do resemble cake batter and you treat them as such. Just out of interest, what bread mix did you choose to use for this recipe?

      Reply
  2. Treat and Trick says

    21/04/2021 at 8:12 pm

    Hi Rebecca, thanks for your lovely comment. Am so impressed with this bread, can’t believe it was gluten free, so beautifully baked with that glaze…

    Reply
  3. Adrian Bold says

    27/03/2021 at 12:45 am

    My favourite is pitta bread.

    Reply
  4. Natalie Gillham says

    27/03/2021 at 12:41 am

    French Baguette

    Reply
  5. Tammy Neal says

    27/03/2021 at 12:01 am

    Tiger loaf

    Reply
  6. karen dixon says

    26/03/2021 at 8:37 pm

    I love a tiger loaf

    Reply
  7. Cherie Powell says

    26/03/2021 at 6:30 pm

    I love cranberry and pumpkin seed bread

    Reply
  8. Emma Gough says

    26/03/2021 at 5:25 pm

    I love a tear and share garlic cheesy bread – I’m gluten free and have been since Oct 2009. I’ve not yet perfected a good gluten free bread, even with a bread machine it comes out either too stodgey or falls apart. I’d love to gain some extra knowledge that would result in some amazing home made gluten free breads.

    Reply
  9. Chloe Brill says

    26/03/2021 at 1:40 pm

    Love tiger bread

    Reply
  10. Caroline Kelly says

    26/03/2021 at 12:21 am

    French Baguette

    Reply
  11. Paul Savage says

    25/03/2021 at 11:08 pm

    Great Recipe.

    Reply
  12. Clare Stockley says

    25/03/2021 at 2:12 pm

    Tiger Bread

    Reply
  13. Clare Stockley says

    25/03/2021 at 2:12 pm

    Looks totally delicious

    Reply
  14. Patricia Barrett says

    25/03/2021 at 3:04 am

    Sesame seed is my choice for favourite.

    Reply
  15. Sheri Darby says

    24/03/2021 at 9:54 pm

    I love baguette

    Reply
  16. Lucy says

    23/03/2021 at 9:44 pm

    Hello, I love baguettes! Thank you for the chance to win.

    Reply
  17. Janet Robertson says

    22/03/2021 at 5:55 am

    Wholemeal

    Reply
  18. Nadine Carruthers says

    19/03/2021 at 5:45 am

    Love a wee bit of tiger bread & sourdough

    Reply
  19. Kristina says

    16/03/2021 at 9:31 pm

    I love any bread that has just come out of the oven – preferably served with lashings of butter! :-)

    Reply
  20. Mo Haigh says

    15/03/2021 at 12:25 pm

    Spiced fruit loaf

    Reply
  21. Emilia Nastaly-Howard says

    15/03/2021 at 10:59 am

    Sourdough

    Reply
  22. Jodie Green says

    14/03/2021 at 11:35 pm

    Cheese and onion naan bread

    Reply
  23. Heather Haigh says

    14/03/2021 at 11:12 pm

    At the moment my favourite bread is a grain free seed bread that I make, it’s very tasty but rather heavy.

    Reply
  24. Victoria Prince says

    14/03/2021 at 3:03 pm

    I don’t really have a favourite type of bread. Probably anything with seeds in!

    Reply
  25. min says

    13/03/2021 at 2:41 pm

    Pitta bread is my favourite!

    Reply
  26. Mrs Rita Nardone says

    13/03/2021 at 11:54 am

    I love making bread

    Reply
  27. Victoria says

    13/03/2021 at 10:25 am

    So hard to choose a favourite type of bread, they’re all so delicious! But it would have to be either Tiger or olive.

    Reply
  28. Lucy says

    12/03/2021 at 8:16 pm

    I adore a corn bread! A little controversial! But so delicious with something spicy!!

    Reply
  29. Margaret Gallagher says

    12/03/2021 at 4:59 pm

    Sesame seed is my favourite bread

    Reply
  30. Claire Bannerman says

    12/03/2021 at 3:56 pm

    Sounds great. I love tiger bread or naan bread

    Reply
  31. Katie says

    12/03/2021 at 2:32 pm

    The bread looks so tasty! My favourite type of bread is wholemeal, unsliced so you can choose the thickness of the slice.

    Reply
  32. T says

    12/03/2021 at 12:38 pm

    Has been so long since I’ve enjoyed bread so difficult to remember what my favourite bread is 🤣. Did use to like baguettes/crusty bread and focachia and pitta. Would be lovely to win the masterclass to learn how to make my own and enjoy bread again x

    Reply

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