Gluten Free Bread can be really tricky!! Some things to know before you start....it doesn't act like, look like, or work like regular bread dough! As long as you get that in your head, you'll be fine!! Just follow the directions and it will work! Now, I use a bosch, so I really can't guarantee results with any other mixer, but as long as you have a pretty powerful mixer it should work! You don't use a bread hook with gluten free bread! I prefer to use my cookie paddles, but I've also used the cake wisks too. So any beater you use in your mixer should be fine, just not a bread hook. The batter is more like banana bread consistency. You let the mixer "knead" it and you pour it in the loaf pan!
Okay, this bread is an easy "white sandwich" style bread. Look on the link that says "sugar free" bread for a sugar free version using Agave (a natural sweetener that doesn't raise your glycemic index)
In mixer put:
3 C GF flour mix
1/2 C tapioca flour
1/4 C sugar
3 1/2 tsp. xanthan gum
1 1/2 tsp salt
Mix together quickly then add on top - DO NOT MIX IN
1 1/2 Tbs yeast
In a seperate bowl mix together
1 3/4 C warm water
1/4 c oil
1 tsp rice vinegar (i use white or apple cider vinegar)
Pour this mixture on top of yeast and let it sit for about 3 minutes or until the yeast gets bubbly
Then add 3 eggs and mix. Scrape the sides and mix on HIGH for 5 minutes.
You can make 2 smaller loaves (for this I use my glass loaf pans) or 1 larger loaf (for this I use my stone loaf pan). I just like to make the smaller loaves. I feel like my kids don't waste so much bread that way!!
Spray your pans with pam and divide the dough among the pans. Put in a warm oven (170) for 30 minutes to rise. Then don't touch the pans, but turn your oven to 375 and bake for 40 minutes. When its done take it from the pan immediately and cool on a rack. Rub the top with butter. Let it sit atleast 15 minutes before trying to cut into it!
If your bread sinks, then you aren't mixing it enough. My bosch is really powerful so it's getting mixed well! If you have another mixer you may just want to mix it a little longer.
enjoy!!
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Congratulations on your wonderful blogsite Geri! I'm so proud of you! I haven't been excited about baking GF for quite some time because I got disappointed with the results and wasting money and time. Well..I can now say that I'm honestly excited to try some of your recipes. They look delicious and I know you've already put them to the test. Thank you for taking the time to share with others. You're a blessing my friend! And BTW...I couldn't agree with you more on the dangers of gluten, health and nutrition. Love Ya! C.
ReplyDeleteThanks sweet Cyndi!! Hope things turn out for you!! if you have any questions you know where to find me!! I have a lot of recipes I need to get on here too!! It's a work in progress!!
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