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Easy Gluten-Free Breadcrumbs (Dairy-Free, Vegan)

Published: Oct 18, 2022 by Felicia Lim · This post may contain affiliate links

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Holding up a spoonful of gluten-free breadcrumbs.
A jar of breadcrumbs on a wooden board.

Making your own homemade gluten-free breadcrumbs cannot get any easier (and cheaper)! This basic breadcrumbs recipe is flexible and can be seasoned for different flavor options. You won’t go back to storebought breadcrumbs after this! Dairy-free and vegan too.

Holding out a spoonful of gluten-free breadcrumbs from a jar.
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  • I Love Anything Homemade
  • Our Favorite Homemade Basic Recipes:
  • Make Your Own Gluten-Free Breadcrumbs
  • Why This Recipe Works:
  • Ingredients You’ll Need + Recipe Notes
  • How to Make Gluten-Free Breadcrumbs (Step by Step)
  • Gluten-Free Yeast Breads (Perfect for Breadcrumbs)
  • Dish by Dish Tips/Tricks
  • Recipe FAQs:
  • How to Use Gluten-Free Bread Crumbs:
  • Other Gluten-Free Basics You’ll Love:
  • Easy Gluten-Free Breadcrumbs (Dairy-Free, Vegan)

I Love Anything Homemade

There’s just something immensely satisfying about making things from scratch.

I guess it fulfils the need in me to feel self-sufficient, and over the years, I’ve come to enjoy making homemade versions of foods or ingredients that we usually find on store shelves.

Our Favorite Homemade Basic Recipes:

  • Homemade Croutons (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
  • Homemade Pumpkin Puree (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
  • Homemade Applesauce (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
  • Homemade Almond Meal (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
  • Homemade Cashew Flour (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
  • Homemade Buckwheat Flour (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
  • Homemade Almond Milk (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
  • Homemade Cashew Milk (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
A jar of gluten-free breadcrumbs on a round wooden board.

Make Your Own Gluten-Free Breadcrumbs

And of course, since I love making homemade bread so much, I also had to make my own homemade bread crumbs too.

While you can of course buy store-bought bread crumbs, traditional breadcrumbs usually use wheat flours and hence are not gluten-free, and those that are gluten-free tend to be quite expensive.

That’s where this gluten-free bread crumb substitute comes in handy!

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Why This Recipe Works:

  • Just One Ingredient: For this basic homemade gluten-free bread crumbs recipe, all you need is just a loaf of gluten-free bread. YUP, that’s it!
  • Super Easy to Make: All you need is just 5 minutes of hands-on time, and let the oven do the rest of the work!
  • Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free and Vegan: This homemade breadcrumbs recipe is 100% gluten-free, and if you use a dairy-free or vegan loaf, that means that even those with Celiac disease, and gluten or lactose intolerances, or on special diets can enjoy it without worries!
Hand holding a jar of gluten-free bread crumbs.

Ingredients You’ll Need + Recipe Notes

Gluten-Free Bread: For this easy recipe, you can either buy storebought gluten-free bread, or bake a loaf of our favorite gluten-free white bread. For best results, I recommend using a loaf with an airy crumb.

If you want to get vegan breadcrumbs, make sure to use a vegan bread loaf.

A loaf of bread on a white plate.

How to Make Gluten-Free Breadcrumbs (Step by Step)

1. Preheat

Preheat the oven to 300F (150C) and arrange the oven rack to the middle position.

2. Remove Crust and Cut into Cubes

Cut off the ends of the loaf and the crust from the gluten-free bread loaf, and slice the loaf into even slices, before cutting into small cubes.

Slices of gluten-free bread on a chopping board.

3. Place on Baking Sheet

Place the gluten-free bread cubes on a large baking sheet or cookie sheet. 

Holding a baking sheet with bread cubes.

4. Toast Until Golden Brown

Toast the gluten-free bread cubes for 20 to 25 minutes, until they are a golden color and have a crispy texture.

Toasted gluten-free bread cubes on baking sheet.

5. Cool

Let the toasted bread cubes fully cool at room temperature for at least 10 to 15 minutes.

Hand holding a large baking sheet full of freshly toasted bread cubes.

6. Transfer to Blender/Processor

Transfer 1 cup of the cooled bread cubes to the bowl of a high-speed blender or food processor.

Holding a blender with bread cubes inside.

7. Process into Crumbs

Process the bread cubes until you get crumbs.

(TIP: How long you process them will depend on how you like the texture of your breadcrumbs. 30 seconds for coarser breadcrumbs, 1 minute for finer crumbs, and even longer for super fine crumbs.)

Freshly processed gluten-free bread crumbs in high-speed blender.

8. Use or Store

Use the gluten-free bread crumbs immediately, or store for future use.

Hand holding up a spoonful of breadcrumbs from a metal bowl.

Gluten-Free Yeast Breads (Perfect for Breadcrumbs)

  • Gluten-Free White Bread (Dairy-Free)
  • Gluten-Free Whole Grain Bread (Dairy-Free, Vegan)
  • Gluten-Free Buckwheat Bread (Dairy-Free)
  • Gluten-Free Teff Bread (Dairy-Free)
  • Gluten-Free Millet Bread (Dairy-Free)
  • Gluten-Free Sorghum Bread (Dairy-Free)

Dish by Dish Tips/Tricks

  • Use Stale Bread: Using day-old bread or leftover bread is best, so that the bread is not too moist when you cut into it. This is the perfect use for leftover gluten-free bread so the loaf doesn’t go to waste!
  • Optional Seasonings: Since this is a basic breadcrumbs recipe, I did not use any seasonings. However, once the breadcrumbs are processed, feel free add seasonings to make flavored bread crumbs such as Italian bread crumbs. You can mix in garlic powder, onion powder, or my favorite combination (minced dried garlic with dried parsley and a pinch of salt).
  • Size and Texture of Breadcrumbs: For larger and coarser crumbs (similar to gluten-free panko breadcrumbs), process the toasted bread cubes for 30 seconds. For normal fine crumbs, process for 1 minutes. For superfine crumbs, process a little longer until it reaches the texture you like.
  • No Blender/Food Processor? If you don’t own a blender or food processor, no worries. Simply place the toasted and cooled bread cubes in a ziplock bag and then use a rolling pin to roll over the bread cubes until they are broken into crumbs.

Recipe FAQs:

How to Store Bread Crumbs?

To store, place the gluten free bread crumbs in a freezer-safe airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 2 months.

A glass jar of gluten-free breadcrumbs.

How to Use Gluten-Free Bread Crumbs:

Here are our favorite recipes that you can make using gluten free breadcrumbs.

  • Zucchini Fries (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
  • Chicken Fingers (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
  • Sprinkle on Air Fryer Green Beans (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
  • Breaded Pork Chops
  • Breaded Chicken

Other Gluten-Free Basics You’ll Love:

  • Easy Tigernut Milk (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
  • Crunchy Gluten-Free Croutons (Dairy-Free, Vegan)
  • How to Make Cashew Milk (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegan)
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Easy Gluten-Free Breadcrumbs (Dairy-Free, Vegan)


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  • Author: Felicia Lim
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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Making your own homemade gluten-free breadcrumbs cannot get any easier (and cheaper)! This basic breadcrumbs recipe is flexible and can be seasoned for different flavor options. You won’t go back to storebought breadcrumbs after this! Dairy-free and vegan too.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 loaf gluten-free bread (or 5 cups of bread cubes)

Instructions

  1. Preheat: Preheat the oven to 300F (150C) and arrange the oven rack to the middle position.
  2. Remove Crust and Cut into Cubes: Cut away to crust from the gluten-free bread loaf, and slice the loaf into even slices, before cutting into small cubes.
  3. Place on Baking Sheet: Place the gluten-free bread cubes on a large baking sheet and toast them for 20 to 25 minutes, until they are golden brown and crispy.
  4. Cool: Let the toasted bread cubes fully cool for at least 10 to 15 minutes.
  5. Transfer to Blender/Processor: Transfer 1 cup of the cooled bread cubes to the bowl of a high-speed blender or food processor.
  6. Process into Crumbs: Process the bread cubes until you get crumbs. (How long you process them will depend on how you like the texture of your breadcrumbs. 30 seconds for coarser breadcrumbs, 1 minute for finer crumbs, and even longer for super fine crumbs.)
  7. Use or Store: Use breadcrumbs immediately, or store for future use (place the gluten-free breadcrumbs in a freezer-safe airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 2 months).

Notes

Gluten-Free Bread: You can either buy storebought gluten-free bread, or bake a loaf of our favorite gluten-free white bread. If you want to get vegan breadcrumbs, make sure to use a vegan bread loaf.

Optional Seasonings: Since this is a basic breadcrumbs recipe, I did not use any seasonings. However, once the breadcrumbs are processed, feel free to mix in garlic powder, onion powder, or my favorite combination (minced dried garlic with dried parsley and a pinch of salt).

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cooling Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Category: Basics
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Western

Keywords: gluten-free breadcrumbs

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About Felicia

Hey you! I’m Felicia, a Singaporean girl who moved to Buenos Aires for love. A couple of things about me: I love food, writing and food photography. I wrote a grain-free ecookbook that I know you’ll love and I also do freelance writing and photography if you want to work with me. Follow me on this blog as I navigate the world of cooking gluten-free, dairy-free and egg-free.

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  1. Grace Lim says

    November 03, 2022 at 6:39 pm

    Yes Felicia!

    The best way to ensure that the bread crumbs used in preparing gluten-free dishes are also gluten-free is to make them yourself using day-old gluten-free bread! Making crumbs out of left-over bread is also a good way not to waste excess left-over food.

    Shalom!
    Mum

    ★★★★★

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    • Felicia Lim says

      November 04, 2022 at 3:03 am

      Hi mummy, indeed using leftover bread to make breadcrumbs is a great way to prevent waste.

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