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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (33g) Recipe makes 20 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: gluten-free flour xanthan gum guar gum Earth Balance margarine
Calories 45
Calories from Fat 4		(10%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 0.5g	0%
	Saturated Fat 0.3g	1%
	Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1mg		0%
Sodium 193mg		8%
Potassium 133mg		3%
Total Carbohydrate 8.4g		2%
	Dietary Fiber 0.7g	2%
	Sugars 1.6g
Protein 2.0g		3%
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Yummy Fool Proof Gluten Free French Bread!

Recipe #390930 | 40 min | 10 min prep | add private note

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By: WI Cheesehead
Sep 21, 2009

From Cooking Free by Carol Fenster. This turned out great, even in a regular bread pan. Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Carol says: "Put this in a cold oven for a crisp crust and nice texture. If this doesn't work in your oven, let the bread rise until level with top of pan; then bake in preheated 425° F oven for 25-30 minutes. Use a pan specially designed for French bread." It is critical to cool bread completely before slicing and is easier to slice with electric knife. This is a quicker bread because you don't have to let it rise before baking.

SERVES 20 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1 tablespoon sugar or honey
2 tablespoons active dry yeast
1 1/4 cups warm water (110 F)
2 cups gluten-free flour (see Gluten Free Flour Blend)
1 cup potato starch or arrowroot
1 teaspoon xanthan gum
1 teaspoon guar gum
1/4 cup powdered milk (cow, rice or soy)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon Earth Balance margarine or butter
3 large egg whites
1 teaspoon vinegar
1 egg white, beaten for wash (optional)

Directions

1
In bowl, dissolve sugar and yeast in warm water and set aside for 5 minutes, or until yeast foams.
2
Grease French bread pan or line with parchment paper.
3
In bowl of a Bosch or Kitchen Aid mixer, combine ingredients, except the egg wash, then add the yeast mixture.
4
Beat on low speed to blend; beat on high speed for 2minutes, stirring down sides with spatula. Dough will be soft.
5
Divide dough in half on the prepared pan. Smooth each half into 12-inch-long logs with wet spatula.
6
Brush with egg wash for glossier crust, if desired. Make 3 diagonal slashes (1/8 inch deep) in each loaf so steam can escape during baking.
7
Place immediately on the middle rack of a COLD oven. Set the temperature at 425° F and bake for 30-35 minutes, until nicely browned.
8
Remove bread from pan; cool completely on wire rack before slicing with electric knife. Makes 2 loaves.