One of the most prominent search terms on the internet is the phrase: “Best Gluten Free Bread”.

When searching best gluten free bread, Should we ignore the hype of commercial Gluten Free Bread brands with deep pockets?

The answer to that question is a resounding “NO”!  Consumers should not ignore the giant commercial brands making claims  of “best gluten free bread”.  It’s known that a few of the industry’s top gluten free breads that that monopolize freezer shelve space in leading grocers do, in fact, produce a great tasting product among gluten free bread brands.   Some do not. 

These big boys with deep pockets, the so called “top dogs” in the commercial gluten-free bread market, have excessive funding available at their disposal, and can deliver endless streams of advertising and brand collaboration with bloggers who get paid for positive reviews.   You’ve probably noticed that your entry of a search term like “best gluten free bread” will produce ads on some websites you visit (often delivered as a result of website “cookies”) that algorithmically match your interests.  Like leading a horse to water, these click ads paid for by the commercial bread industry is designed to capture clicks for more info.   Yes, convincing the general public of a product’s status as ‘best gluten free bread” can be as easy launching a digital marketing strategy designed to generate exposure to a mass produced product by bidding for the keyword term:  best gluten free bread.   

The real pitch is, gluten intolerant and celiac consumers are savvy these days, with dozens of new options surfacing in the marketplace,  this niche market has gone mainstream and they do seek out what is truly the best tasting, highest quality gluten free bread.    The internet has provided an unlimited access to product information, allowing us to filter through mountains of fake claims about anything and everything, as well as consumer reviews.  With so much data available at our fingertips, our awareness has shifted:  we now share likes and dislikes, try new products crossing our radar.  We discuss and toss out the impostures.   In short, the mobile universe has now made it possible to consider a wide range of options.   We apply our personal litmus tests to narrow down the options AND drill down the truth of what substantiates “BEST GLUTEN FREE BREAD”. 

 As consumers, each of us individually are the judge and jury of claims made for ‘best anything’.  Scrutiny must be applied so that BEST does not become a diluted word, destined for a monotony of sameness.     How do we pave the way for “best gluten free breads” to float up to a manageable top list? 

Gluten Free Things premium brand breads use half the ingredients of leading commercial brands, but our gluten-free vegan breads have twice the taste!

Ensuring that the little guy producing a highly rated gluten free bread is given fair play in an industry of massive options is really no different from the Big Tech sphere,  where massive adoption of digital tools and devices lead us down the aisle of what becomes stark control and manipulation,  a vicious cycle of bait and switch.  And to further muddy the waters, it seems the sentiments among consumers are rarely collected in the form of POLLS to share the reality of taste tests conducted by consumers and families through home taste tests.   

Fortunately, many smaller dedicated gluten free bread brands are commanding the attention of consumers through “word of mouth”.   Some internet searches are robust, but in local and regional communities like in the case of Gluten Free Things, a dedicated gluten-free bakery based in Arvada Colorado, we keep it real and over the years, owner and chief bakery expert, John Irvin, has asked questions and talks to customers about what is important when seeking out a “best gluten free bread”.   

Fans who shop online or in the retail bakery claim ecstatically that it can’t be gluten-free!  “It tastes like real bread” they cry out with joy.    

There’s little doubt that sentiments for meaningful taste and texture are really among the top characteristics that define what can be celebrated as “Best Gluten Free Bread”.    Aside from ratings and reviews, Gluten Free Things premium quality gluten free and vegan bread varieties use half the ingredients of leading commercial brands, with twice the taste.  That means more consumers can enjoy the great taste of gluten-free vegan bread without allergy issues.  Gluten Free Things premium brand gluten-free breads use no preservatives whatsoever and are egg-free, dairy-free, soy-free, corn-free and nut-free.  One other characteristic that Irvin of Gluten Free Things has always heard from customers visiting his bakery over the years is an appreciation for  Gluten Free Things bread that doesn’t crumble when consumed and the fact that our breads don’t have to be toasted to taste great.

If you don’t live in the Denver Metro area but would like to try the great taste of Gluten Free Things bread, click the button below where you’ll be taken to our online store where all of our delicious gluten-free vegan breads and treats are available for purchase and shipped.   

Many consumers who love to spend time in the kitchen have perfected the recipe for Best Gluten Free Bread and even post the recipe for others to collect ingredients at the specialty stores.   This ensures that the ingredients are vetted and conform to any allergens to avoid.   We’ve selected a few of these blogger sites that do a great job sharing their GF Bread recipe and techniques,  including great photos as well as going into great detail about the handling of the homemade gluten free loaf of bread before and after it comes out of the oven.   What is more apparent when baking your own gluten free breads is that it can be a very time consuming task.  Not only that, but one must follow the handling of  gluten free dough and resulting bread loaf so as to maximize its appeal.   

Time is a commodity.  But if you have the time and passion to fill your kitchen with the fresh baked aroma of your best gluten free bread recipe, go for it.  

Gluten Free Things helps home bakers to save time and money with a wonderful gluten-free bread flour blend that can be stored for extended periods in the pantry and helps to ease you into baking a homemade loaf of gluten-free bread.     Check out our Gluten Free Things brand All Purpose Baking Flour, a versatile flour that can take the hassle out of making homemade gluten-free bread.  You can also use our All Purpose Flour Blend to make biscuits, artesian breads, gravies, rues, dry flour chicken and fish for frying, and dumplings for your chicken and noodles or other dishes.   The photo above shows a Gluten Free Irish Soda Bread and links to the recipe and blog page that we posted a while back – shared by @CeliacMomma Blogger.