I loved the chewy crust of the bread, and the perfect, slightly sourdough-y taste.

You know when you pull the layers of a croissant apart and the bread seems almost elastic?

Thats because of gluten, the good stuff.

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Gluten also helps bread retain moisture, which improves taste and shelf stability.

But sometimes, I just want a sandwich.

In some brands, the nutrition content isnt wonderful either, with lots of added sugar or a lowfibercontent.

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Gluten-free breads can also be prohibitively expensive.

Thats because they contain many more ingredients than just flour, yeast, water, and salt.

Here are seven worth trying.

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Free Bread Inc Gluten Free Gringo Bread

My favorite thing about this bread?

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The slices are actually similar to a normal sandwich bread slice, not the size of my palm.

The taste is savory and the texture is perfectly chewy, rather than crumbling into dust in your mouth.

Find out where to buy ithere.

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Three Bakers Large Slice Golden Flax Whole Grain

Begun recommends this bread for making sandwiches or toasts.

The larger slice size is a major selling point, and its also soy- and dairy-free.

I love the texture of the seeds in this bread, and its not too denseperfect for sandwiches.

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Theres a lovely hint of sourdough, and it holds up great in the toaster.

The slices are quite small, but the taste is excellentand the bread doesnt crumble in the toaster.

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