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French Bread (Gluten-Free)

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Rest Time 40 mins
Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Cooking Temp: 400  F
Servings: 10
Calories: 160
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Dietary: Dairy Free, Gluten-Free
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
  • 2 Cups White rice flour
  • 1 Cup Tapioca flour
  • 3 tsp. Xanthan gum
  • 1 ½ tsp. Salt
  • 2 Tbsp. Sugar
  • 1 ½ Cups Warm water
  • 2 Tbsp. Yeast
  • 2 Tbsp. Butter, melted
  • 3 Egg whites
  • 1 tsp. Vinegar
Instructions
  1. 1
    1. Whisk egg whites until frothy.
  2. 2
    2. In a stand mixer bowl, mix rice flour, tapioca flour, xanthan gum, and salt together.
  3. 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
    4. Blend yeast mixture into the dry ingredients along with melted butter and vinegar. Beat on high for 1–2 minutes.
  5. 5
    5. Fold in whipped egg whites until fully integrated.
  6. 6
    6. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Grease parchment and dust with cornmeal.
  7. 7
    7. Spoon dough onto the parchment — the dough will be goopy, this is normal.
  8. 8
    8. Cover and let rise for 20–25 minutes.
  9. 9
    9. Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake for 45 minutes until deep golden brown.
  10. 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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Read it online: https://thefamilyrecipebook.com/recipe/french-bread-gluten-free/