AWESOME GLUTEN FREE FOCACCIA BREAD!

Awesome Gluten Free Focaccia Bread! image

Provided by WI Cheesehead

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

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3/4 cup water (110 )
1 teaspoon sugar or 1 teaspoon honey
2 large eggs or 1/2 cup soft silken tofu
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 1/2 cups gluten-free flour (see Gluten Free Flour Blend)
1 teaspoon unflavord gelatin powder
2 teaspoons xanthan gum or 2 teaspoons guar gum
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 teaspoons italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese, for garnish (cow, rice or soy)

Steps:

In medium mixer bowl using regular beaters, combine warm water, sugar, eggs, oil and vinegar until smooth.
Add yeast, flours, gelatin, xanthan gum, rosemary, onion powder and salt.
Beat for 2 minutes; dough will be soft and sticky.
Grease 11x7-inch nonstick baking pan (I used glass dish). Transfer dough to pan, cover with foil, and let rise in warm place for 30 minutes, or until dough is level with top of pan (this took quite a bit longer for me).
Preheat oven to 400°F Sprinkle focaccia with topping ingredients (except for Parmesan cheese). Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.
Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top, cut and serve.
Optional Toppings:.
Herb Topping: Combine 1/2 tsp EACH dried rosemary, sage and thyme; 1/4 tsp black pepper; and 2 T grated Parmesan cheese.
Sun-dried Tomato & Olive Topping: Saute 1/4 C minced sun-dried tomatoes, 1/4 C sliced black olives, and 1/4 C chopped onion in 1 tsp olive oil.
Pesto Topping: Puree in food processor just until smooth, leaving a bit of texture: 1 C fresh basil leaves, 1 garlic clove, 1/2 C pine nuts. With motor running, slowly add 1/4 C olive oil through feed tube. Add 1/4 C grated Parmesan cheese and dash of black pepper.
Caramelized Onion Topping: Sprinkle focaccia dough with 1 to 2 teaspoons dried oregano, thyme, or herb of choice. Then top with 2 C of chopped, sauteed onions that have been tossed with 1 T olive oil. Bake as directed.