Delicious Bread

I came across a bread recipe that I just have to share.  I have adapted it to fit our needs, of course.  The original recipe comes from theglutenfreevegan.com


INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup brown rice flour
1/2 cup sweet sorghum flour
1 cup potato starch (or cornstarch)
1 cup tapioca starch
1 tsp sea salt
2 1/2 tsp xanthan gum
1 1/2 tbsp sugar
2 flax eggs* (or regular eggs)
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 1/3 cup water
2 1/4 tsp yeast

additions:
-for St Patty's Day I added a cup of pureed spinach into the recipe to make the bread green.  I simply put the 1 1/3 cup of water in the blender along with the spinach & pureed it.  I added it to the liquid mix just as I would the bread.  It was delightful!

-I love adding a tsp of rosemary, thyme, oregano, onion or garlic powder (we can't do garlic, just an idea), italian seasonings, etc.  Mix it up & try new ideas.  Let me know what yummy ideas you come up with!



DIRECTIONS:

If using a bread machine: Place all liquid ingredients in bread pan first.  Add dry ingredients, then yeast last.  Set onto whole wheat mode for smaller loaf size.  Check bread before it starts cooking.  It might need to be smoothed out or it will be jagged & lopsided.  Transfer to a cooling rack & don't slice until cooled!

If baking bread the traditional way:
-In a stand mixer, combine dry ingredients including yeast.  Always sift gluten free flours/dry ingredients!  Add the flax eggs, water, oil, and vinegar.  Mix on medium high until mixture becomes smooth and elastic-like.
-Bake in a preheated 400 oven for 10 minutes.  Cover with foil & bake for another 40-45 minutes until done.  Transfer to a cooling rack.  Don't slice until cooled!



* add 2 tbsp ground flaxseed to 6 tbsp cold water.  Mix & let gel for a few minutes, then add to recipe