French Bread

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups Warm Water (105-115°F)
• 2 1/4 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 cup Tapioca Starch
• 1 cup Brown Rice Flour
• 1/2 cup Sorghum Flour
• 1/2 cup Potato Starch
• 2 teaspoons Xanthan Gum
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
• 2 large Egg Whites
• 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1 cup All Purpose Gluten Free Flour (blend)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.

2. 2

   Add olive oil, egg whites, and apple cider vinegar to the yeast mixture. Mix well.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, whisk together tapioca starch, brown rice flour, sorghum flour, potato starch, xanthan gum, all purpose gluten free flour, salt, and baking soda.

4. 4

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a smooth batter forms. It will be sticky.

5. 5

   Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.

6. 6

   Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

7. 7

   Gently deflate the dough and transfer it to a lightly floured surface (use gluten-free flour).

8. 8

   Divide the dough in half and shape each piece into a baguette. Place the baguettes on the prepared baking sheet.

9. 9

   Using a sharp knife or razor blade, make diagonal slashes across the top of each baguette.

10. 10

    Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 200°F (93°C).

11. 11

    Let cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Recipe Variations

• →Try adding different herbs for variety.
• →Substitute ingredients based on dietary needs.