GLUTEN FREE PEASANT BREAD

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Categories     Bread     Bake     Low/No Sugar     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1/2 dropper of Vanilla Creme Stevia
1 egg
3 cups all purpose gluten free flour
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon sweet dairy whey (I use a goat milk one)
2 tablespoons raw sugar
1 to 2 teaspoons xanthan gum (use 1 if your flour blend contains xanthan gum already)
1 teaspoon yeast
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease the bottom your baking cloche. Combine buttermilk, stevia, and egg, beating until thoroughly combined. Cover and set aside. Combine the rest of the ingredients in a large bowl using a whisk to simulate the effects of sifting. Make a well in the center, and pour the wet ingredients into the dry. Stir with a wooden spoon until a relatively soft dough is formed (very much like biscuit dough; in my dry climate, I often need to add a bit of water). Lightly knead on a floured surface until the dough has a uniform surface. Shape as desired to fit your cloche (loaf should be apx 3" high). Slash the top of the dough for interesting effect. Place dough in cloche and set the lid over it. (You crust junkies can sprinkle the inside of the lid with a bit of water to increase crustiness.) Place cloche in oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until crust is lightly golden brown and very crisp, and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes for best slicing. Bread will only keep for a couple of days, but since it makes wonderful french toast and bread pudding, this usually isn't a problem.

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