Gluten Free Orange Cardamom Bread (Printable)
Moist gluten-free loaf bursting with orange zest and warm cardamom, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum)
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
04 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
05 - ½ teaspoon sea salt
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
07 - 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
→ Wet Ingredients
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - ¾ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
10 - ½ cup neutral oil (sunflower or canola)
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Optional Topping
12 - 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
13 - 1 tablespoon coarse sugar
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cardamom, and orange zest until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Whisk in the orange juice, oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender crumb.
05 - Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top with a spatula and sprinkle with sliced almonds and coarse sugar if desired.
06 - Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
07 - Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The orange and cardamom combination makes your kitchen smell like a Scandinavian bakery on a quiet morning.
- It is completely gluten free but no one will ever guess because the crumb stays incredibly soft and moist.
02 -
- Overmixing gluten free batter is the fastest way to end up with a dense, heavy loaf so stop folding as soon as the flour disappears.
- If your bread sinks in the middle after baking, your oven may be running cool so use an oven thermometer to check.
03 -
- Always check your gluten free flour blend label for hidden allergens and make sure xanthan gum is listed in the ingredients.
- Rubbing the orange zest directly into the sugar before mixing releases far more essential oil than just tossing it in with the flour.