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Gluten-Free Sourdough

Learn how to make gluten-free sourdough with a satisfying crust and chewy crumb using whole-grain flours.
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Gluten-Free Sourdough

About this Class

Over the course of two decades, Aran Goyoaga has worked to develop gluten-free breads that are unapologetic in their flavor and texture. Here, she focuses on the technique of making memorable, whole-grain sourdough—complete with sturdy crust, chewy crumb, and intense flavor—without gluten. In this class, you’ll learn the basics of making a gluten-free sourdough starter from scratch: how to feed it, store it, when and how to save the discard, and how to know when you can start baking. You’ll put this starter to work in an unforgettable country loaf that’s perfect for slathering with butter or slicing for sandwiches. Aran will walk you through the ingredients necessar…

Meet Your Instructors

Author: Aran Goyoaga

Aran Goyoaga

Editor in Residence

Aran is an award-winning cookbook author, culinary educator, food stylist, and photographer. Born and raised in Spain's Basque Country and now based in Seattle, Aran specializes in gluten-free baking and cooking, elevating both to artistic heights. Her two most recent books—Cannelle et Vanille (2019) and Cannelle et Vanille Bakes Simple (2021)—are gorgeous and replete with grounded, satisfying recipes. The highly anticipated The Art of Gluten-Free Bread was released in September 2025. Aran is a member of ATK's first-ever group of editors in residence, a two-year program during which she develops exclusive recipes and collaborates on video, podcast, and TV episodes with the test kitchen team.

Lessons

Class Progress

1The Art of Gluten-Free Bread

The Art of Gluten-Free Bread
Tip2 min read

The Art of Gluten-Free Bread

2Starches and Binders and Flour, Oh My!

Getting to Know Gluten-Free Ingredients
Tip2 min read

Getting to Know Gluten-Free Ingredients

Building a Gluten-Free Pantry
Tip10 min video

Building a Gluten-Free Pantry

Whole-Grain Flours and the Importance of Protein
Tip3 min read

Whole-Grain Flours and the Importance of Protein

Starches and Their Effect on Texture
Tip2 min read

Starches and Their Effect on Texture

How Binders Help Things Stretch
Tip2 min read

How Binders Help Things Stretch

3Starting your Gluten-Free Sourdough Journey

Whole-Grain Brown Rice-Teff Sourdough Starter
Recipe

Whole-Grain Brown Rice-Teff Sourdough Starter

Troubleshooting Your Gluten-Free Sourdough Starter
Tip5 min read

Troubleshooting Your Gluten-Free Sourdough Starter

Country White Sourdough Bread
Recipe8 hr 35 min

Country White Sourdough Bread

4Delicious Uses for Discard

What You Need to Know about Sourdough Starter Discard
Tip2 min read

What You Need to Know about Sourdough Starter Discard

Fudgy Sourdough Brownies
Recipe1 hr

Fudgy Sourdough Brownies

Lacy Sourdough Crêpes with Miso Caramel
Recipe45 min

Lacy Sourdough Crêpes with Miso Caramel

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