French Bread (Gluten-Free)

Servings: 10 Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Difficulty: Intermediate
I created this recipe to bring a little happiness to my child during a time when our family was required to follow a gluten-free diet. Unlike many of our recipes, this one was created from scratch to meet that need.
Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 20 mins Rest Time 40 mins Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
Cooking Temp: 400  F Servings: 10 Calories: 160
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

A gluten-free French bread built on rice flour, tapioca flour, and xanthan gum with yeast-risen dough. No kneading, no shaping struggle — spoon onto parchment and bake to a deep golden brown.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1. Whisk egg whites until frothy.
  2. 2. In a stand mixer bowl, mix rice flour, tapioca flour, xanthan gum, and salt together.
  3. 3. In a small bowl, dissolve sugar and yeast in the warm water. Allow yeast to activate until foamy, about 5–10 minutes.
  4. 4. Blend yeast mixture into the dry ingredients along with melted butter and vinegar. Beat on high for 1–2 minutes.
  5. 5. Fold in whipped egg whites until fully integrated.
  6. 6. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Grease parchment and dust with cornmeal.
  7. 7. Spoon dough onto the parchment — the dough will be goopy, this is normal.
  8. 8. Cover and let rise for 20–25 minutes.
  9. 9. Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake for 45 minutes until deep golden brown.
  10. 10. Transfer to a cooling rack and cool for 20–30 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10


Amount Per Serving
Calories 160kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g7%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Cholesterol 35mg12%
Sodium 280mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 27g9%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 2g
Protein 4g8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Do not add extra flour to firm up the dough — the goopy texture is correct and produces the right crumb after baking.

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