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Best Gluten Free French Bread
If you know me for my gluten free biscuits (which are wildly loved by my readers) and popular with google, you will know I take my gluten free recipes seriously. I tested those ten times before I was happy.
This recipe has almost been through as many rigorous tests. I started with the basics of a recipe I saw on line. I liked it, but it didn’t rise enough for me and I knew I could improve it. The crust was too a little too hard and it spread out so flat.
Here is a video to make it easy for you.
I love crust, so I’m not really complaining. I’m that person who takes the inside of the bread out and mostly eats the crusty outside.
I tried a couple ways to solve the problem, and finally ordered thisthis French bread baking pan,. I played a little more with my recipe. I decided to do four smaller loaves instead of two larger loaves. this was a good call, because they also make great sandwich loaves and you can freeze them easily.
This pan is perforated and is the very best way to bake this bread. It will not stick. You don’t need spray or corn meal. You will need to spread the loaves out with an offset spatula but not all the way to the end.
You are supposed to use a bread lame to score the bread. I use my sharpest boning knife, and cut from beginning to end, wiping off the dough/batter each time. Since this is a very “batter” type dough, it’s not easy. The scoring lets out steam and the bread has less risk of being gooey, often a problem with gluten free bread.
I’ve made this gluten free French Bread at least ten times now, testing various ingredients including non-fat dry milk, golden flax meal, and psillium husk, ingredients I’ve used in this gluten free artisan bread.The bread that tested best for flavor and texture was the bread with the non-fat dry milk and golden flax.
This recipe can be used to make an Italian Gluten Free Bread.
The addition of one egg yolk and sesame seeds makes this bread seem similar to an Italian bread from Sicily.
This gluten free bread can be baked in cast iron pans, and dutch ovens or baked like a flat bread.
You may be scared away by the dough that is not really dough but more of a batter or think you’ve done something wrong. You will pour it into the bread molds. It will rise, but it will also spread out a bit. It will bake beautifully and taste great.
You can also play around with vessels. You can bake this in a cast iron frying pan, but you will need to use parchment paper that has been buttered or oiled.
Gluten Free French Bread is Great for Sandwiches
I was excited to finally sink my teeth into a big fat BLT with Avocado with this bread. I’ve also made cheese steaks and Italian subs, something I didn’t think I would be eating again.
This gluten free French Bread recipe is a “go to” recipe for us. I can tell you that it’s gone the hour it’s made, unless we get it into the freezer. The best thing about this recipe is that its easy and versatile. I use this basic recipe to make focaccia, which has the bounce I didn’t think I could get.
I also used it to flat bread pizza and deep dish pizza, so please so you won’t miss these recipes then when post.
Mix together flour, non-fat dry milk, golden flax meal, xanthan gum, salt in a mixer fitted with a paddle.
Once the yeast mixture is bubbly, add to flour mixture.
Mix until incorporated.
Add vinegar to egg whites.
Add egg whites mixture, butter.
Mixture will be very sticky. That's okay.
I use this french bread pan and the bread does not stick. If you don't have this, make sure you use parchment paper.
Place batter into vessel you will be using. It is recommended that you use parchment paper that has been lightly greased on both sides, unless you use the perforated french bread pan I recommend above.
Top with sesame seeds if you are using at this time.
Using a lamè or very sharp knife, make diagonal slashes. Go from beginning to end and wipe batter off each time.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Allow to rise for 25 minutes.
Before baking, you can brush with egg wash or melted butter if you desire.
Bake for 25 -30 minutes or until golden brown. If you make one large loaf in a cast iron pan or you make two loaves, you will have a longer baking time.
Allow to cool for at least ten minutes before cutting.
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Notes
If you are using a gluten free flour that does not have xantham gum added in already, add 3 teaspoons.
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Running into problems. Gluten is protein that elasticizes dough, providing structure and enabling it to trap the carbon dioxide generated by yeast. (This is why many gluten-free formulations don't use yeast.) Eliminating it often leaves dough that is runnier than conventional bread dough.
An easy way to create a good environment for gluten-free bread to rise is to turn your oven to 200 F; when it reaches this temperature, turn off the oven and place a shallow baking pan partially filled with hot water on one of the shelves.
Apple cider vinegar or another acid lightens up the dough. You can add up to 4 Tbsp of acid for 500 g gluten-free flour. Don't worry, you won't be able to taste it afterwards. To lighten up a yeast dough even more, you can add a packet of baking powder or cream of tartar baking powder to 500 g flour.
But if you're looking for a good store-bought gluten-free blend, I recommend Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 baking flour. This is based on sweet rice flour, and it makes a good sub for sweet rice flour in my recipes if you don't have any on hand.
Your bread will not rise if your yeast or baking powder has expired. A dense loaf could also be the result of not measuring your ingredients accurately. Weight measurements are best (I have to update my recipes). Otherwise scoop the flour into your measuring cup and level without shaking or packing the flour down.
Incorrect Flour Ratios: Different gluten-free flours have varying levels of protein and starch, which can affect the texture of your bread. Using the wrong flour ratio can result in a dense and gummy loaf.
2. Promoting Better Rise. Achieving a good rise is essential for light and airy bread. Cream of tartar acts as a natural leavening agent when combined with baking soda.
As long as you have the time, it's better to let your batters and doughs sit. This will give flours and starches time to absorb liquid, which will prevent your recipes from developing a gritty, sandy texture. We recommend covering your batters and doughs and letting them rest for at least half an hour.
A high rise can be achieved by choosing the corresponding xanthan gum concentration. The difference in loaf rise is also clearly visible when comparing the sandwich loaves themselves, as shown in figure 5.
And It's not just cakes that benefit from a touch of vinegar, but also biscuits, muffins, and even bread. So when it comes to bread, it's the same concept – vinegar inhibits gluten formation which leads to a more relaxed and extensible dough, resulting in a less dense and chewy bread.
Developing baked gluten-free (GF) products is difficult since gluten is essential for many organoleptic properties like texture and taste. Egg white proteins (EW) show strong cohesive behavior with excellent foaming capacity and stability, which may improve both organoleptic quality and nutritional value of GF bread.
Rice wine vinegar doesn't have a strong taste so it is useful for this dough, but it can be replaced with other acids. Our preference would be to use fresh lemon juice as an alternative as it will not affect the flavour of the crust.
Gluten-free flours often contain fine starches, so they absorb more liquid than conventional flour. To address this, gluten-free recipes usually call for more liquid and produce looser batters. They may also call for a larger quantity of leavening, like baking powder, to help add volume and lighten the texture.
Add some almond flour: Using a small amount of almond flour in your baking can enhance the taste and texture dramatically. Due to the high moisture and fat content, it can also add moisture, and will help your baked goods to brown.
Gluten-free baked goods often benefit from extra liquid to hydrate the flour blends, eliminate grittiness, and achieve a less dense or dry texture. However, it's very important to drive off this extra moisture during baking, or you'll wind up with a gummy texture. The best way to do this? Longer baking times.
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