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Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Bread Troubleshooting Guide

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A comprehensive guide to mastering gluten-free dairy-free bread baking, focusing on common failures and solutions.

  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups brown rice flour
  • 1 cup sweet rice flour
  • 1/2 cup potato starch
  • 1/2 cup tapioca starch
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
  • 1 teaspoon psyllium husk powder
  • Warm liquid as needed (total adjustments depend on humidity)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar or honey (for yeast activation)
  • 1/4 teaspoon diastatic malt powder (optional)

Instructions

  1. Measure ingredients accurately, using weight instead of volume.
  2. Mix the flour blend with xanthan gum and psyllium husk.
  3. Add warm liquid gradually until dough resembles thick cake batter.
  4. Activate yeast by combining it with warm water and sugar, waiting for it to foam.
  5. Incorporate activated yeast into the dough and mix until smooth.
  6. Let the dough proof in a warm, humid environment (78-82°F).
  7. Shape the dough gently and allow for final proof.
  8. Bake in a preheated oven, with steam techniques for crust.
  9. Cool for 2 hours after baking before slicing.

Notes

Use a kitchen scale for accuracy; proper cooling is crucial to avoid gummy texture.

  • Author: noglubreadcom
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free