Against the Grain is a bakery in Brattleboro, Vermont, making gluten-free, grain-free bread, pizza, and snacks. The company began experimenting with grain-free baking before gluten-free options became common, looking for something better than the rubbery texture and flat flavor of ready-made mixes.

The baking happens in small batches, with a focus on straightforward ingredients. The recipes leave out xanthan gum, guar gum, and the stabilizers the company set out to avoid from the beginning.

For a household that avoids gluten, bread and pizza can still belong in the regular dinner rotation. Choose the item that fits your meal, check its ingredients for your needs, and keep the rest of dinner as simple as you like.