Yummy Foolproof Gluten Free French Bread Recipes

Steps:

• In bowl, dissolve sugar and yeast in warm water and set aside for 5 minutes, or until yeast foams.
• Grease French bread pan or line with parchment paper.
• In bowl of a Bosch or Kitchen Aid mixer, combine ingredients, except the egg wash, then add the yeast mixture.
• Beat on low speed to blend; beat on high speed for 2minutes, stirring down sides with spatula. Dough will be soft.
• Divide dough in half on the prepared pan. Smooth each half into 12-inch-long logs with wet spatula.
• 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.
• 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.
• Remove bread from pan; cool completely on wire rack before slicing with electric knife. Makes 2 loaves.

Steps:

• In the bowl of a heavy-duty mixer, place flours, xanthan gum, salt, and egg replacer (if used).Blend with mixer on low.
• In a small bowl dissolve the sugar in the water, and add yeast.
• Wait until the mixture foams slightly, then blend into the dry ingredients.
• Add the butter, egg whites, and vinegar.Beat on high for 3 minutes.
• 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.
• Slash diagonally every few inches.If desired, brush with melted butter.
• Cover the dough and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes.
• Remove from pan to cool.