HearthFire Bread Baking Instructions

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step 1

Gather the Ingredients & Prepare the Gel

Gather the Ingredients & Prepare the Gel

  • Flour Mix
  • Psyllium Husk Packet (inside the bread mix bag)
  • Instant Yeast – 8g
  • Water for Psyllium Gel – 240g
  • Additional Water for Bread – 150g
  • Apple Cider Vinegar – 2 tsp
  • Olive oil to brush the risen bread (optional)


Pour 240g of water into the mixing bowl of your stand mixer. Grab a whisk and add the packet of psyllium husk to the water while mixing. Mix until fully dissolved (5-10 seconds). Do this fairly quickly otherwise clumps might form and they will show up in your dough. Put aside for 30 seconds to 1 minute to allow the gel to form.

Step 2

Mixing the Dough

  1. With the psyllium husk gel that has developed and is already in the bowl of your stand mixer, now add the flour mix to it, together with 8g of yeast, the extra 150g of water, and 2 tsp of apple cider vinegar.
  2. Mix on low speed until smooth and well combined.

Tip: Pause the mixer and move the dough around so everything mixes evenly. Mixing with a spatula is easy. If using your hands, wet them first. The dough will be sticky.

Step 3

Let the Dough Rise

  1. The dough will be sticky. Wet your hands and shape it into a round loaf. Place it seam-side down in a floured bowl or banneton basket.
  2. Cover with a damp kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rise for 30-40 minutes, or until it's nearly doubled in size.
  3. Once risen, place the covered dough in the fridge for 30-60 minutes before baking — this helps it hold its shape.

Step 4

Preheat the Oven

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F while the dough finishes its fridge rest.

2. Place your baking pan or baking sheet in the oven to preheat.

Step 5

Shape and Bake Baby

  1. Remove the dough from the fridge and gently flip it onto the baking sheet.
  2. Score the top with a sharp knife or razor blade.
  3. Brush with olive oil if desired.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes at 450°F, then lower the oven to 400°F and continue baking for another 40 minutes.

Step 6

Bon Appétit

Let cool down completely and enjoy! Now you've made the most awesome bread in the world!

!! IMPORTANT NOTE ON HOW TO KEEP YOUR BREAD TASTING FRESH:

  • One of the characteristics of gluten-free baked goods is that they dry out more quickly than regular bread.
  • It is therefore recommended at the end of the day, to slice up the bread and put it in the freezer for maximum freshness. Whenever you are craving this amazing bread, just pull a slice out of the freezer and toast it in the toaster. It will taste like it came fresh out of the oven. Enjoy with your favorite topping or just like that!
  • The bread will also stay fresh in a Ziploc bag for about 2 days. While not strictly necessary, it's recommended to toast it before eating for the best flavor and texture. Always allow the bread to cool completely before sealing it in a Ziploc bag, as trapped moisture can affect freshness.
  • We do not recommend placing the bread in the fridge.