Gluten Free French Bread

Ingredients

• 2 cups rice flour (white)
• 1 cup tapioca flour
• 3 teaspoons xanthan gum
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons egg substitute (optional)
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water
• 2 tablespoons fast rise yeast
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
• 3 egg whites, beaten slightly
• 1 teaspoon vinegar
• melted butter, for brushing (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   In the bowl of a heavy-duty mixer, place flours, xanthan gum, salt, and egg replacer (if used).Blend with mixer on low.

2. 2

   In a small bowl dissolve the sugar in the water, and add yeast.

3. 3

   Wait until the mixture foams slightly, then blend into the dry ingredients.

4. 4

   Add the butter, egg whites, and vinegar.Beat on high for 3 minutes.

5. 5

   To form loaves, spoon dough onto greased and cornmeal-dusted cookie sheets in two long French-loaf shapes or spoon into special French-bread pans.

6. 6

   Slash diagonally every few inches.If desired, brush with melted butter.

7. 7

   Cover the dough and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, 20 to 25 minutes.

8. 8

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes.

9. 9

   Remove from pan to cool.