The Best Gluten-Free Bread in Town!

Product Name: Canyon Bakehouse 7-Grain Gluten-Free Bread
Manufacturer: Canyon Bakehouse
Overall Rating: 4.8
Taste: 5
Texture (right out of the bag): 5
Texture (toasted): 5
Shelf Life: 5
Cost: 3.8 | $6.99
Company Website: http://canyonglutenfree.com/

Review: Over the past 5 years, I've searched high and low for the best gluten-free bread available in the Capital District. I've tried breads from local gluten-free bakeries and restaurants, which were fairly good, but way too expensive. I've tried making some on my own at home in my bread machine, which again, was okay, but not great and was very time consuming. And, I've also tried countless loaves off the shelves and freezers of a my local supermarkets before finding my favorite gluten-free bread to date. 

And, the best gluten-free bread in the Capital Region goes too....drumroll please...Canyon Bakehouse's 7-Grain Bread!

Canyon Bakehouse is not a local company—which I would prefer—but located in Loveland, Colorado. Canyon Bakehouse has a mission, which is to create delicious and nutritious gluten-free breads that the whole family will enjoy. They wish to create breads with the same flavor and texture of "regular" bread to those adhering to a gluten-free diet. And, let me tell you something, they hit this one out of the park. 

I found Canyon Bakehouse breads at one of my favorite local markets in Albany, the Honest Weight Food Co-op. The Co-op carries and sells this 7-Grain bread for $6.99 a loaf, which isn't cheap, but wasn't so high either that I was unwilling to give it a try. It looked good, and looked a lot like regular bread, so I picked one up, and brought it home. You can find this bread at the Co-op located on the regular shelf, not the freezer, with all of the other breads and wraps.

The texture of this bread is simply fantastic. Right out of the bag, it's soft and pliable like "regular" bread, and most certainly is not dry, like some of the others I've come across. It is light and airy, and not too dense like a lot of other GF breads tend to be, and has just a hint of sweetness. I was simply amazed by the taste and texture of this bread. It was everything I had remembered "regular" bread to be, and it is also good for me. Bonus! This bread, and many of the others that Canyon Bakehouse sells, are made with 100% whole grains, have 2g of protein and 2g of fiber, and is also dairy, nut, and soy free. 
Wow, right? 

I've also tried their Mountain White bread when the Co-op was out of the 7-Grain variety—apparently I'm not the only one who is in love with this bread— and it too is delicious. It has the same great texture, and the same great taste, but just a little more "plain jane" without the whole grain "seeds" that I love in the 7-Grain variety. The Mountain White variety is still a great nutritional choice since it is also made with 100% whole grains, and has 2g protein and fiber like the 7-Grain.

The Co-op also carries Canyon Bakehouse's Rosemary and Thyme Focaccia. I haven't tried this yet, but I'm definitely intrigued, and plan to give it a try soon. Based on my experience I've had thus far, I am sure it is spectacular too.

So, if you are looking for that perfect gluten-free bread, I would give this bread from Canyon Bakehouse a try. I think you might just forget that you are even eating gluten-free bread altogether, and end up enjoying that sandwich, toast with your eggs, or what ever you fancy, that much more.

Please let me know if you give it a try, and what you think. I'd love to hear your thoughts.