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Gluten Free Bread

es5y's picture
es5y

Gluten Free Bread

Hello,

I am in need of help for my little boy who is 16 months old. He has a gluten intolerance and I am desperately trying to find some type of bread which I can either buy or bake for him. The problem Im having is that a lot of gluten free breads and flours are substituted by potato starch and he is also allergic to potatoes.

I would really appreciate some help or advice because I would love to be able to give him a sandwich to eat at lunch time rather than homemade soups!

thank you.

DanielCoffey's picture
DanielCoffey

Things you could try are corn-based quick breads or 100% rye loaves.

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DanielCoffey

Actually, rye might not be low enough gluten for him to tolerate.

breadman1015's picture
breadman1015

You may want to try this formula for baguettes:

Gluten-Free Baguettes

 

                        100                        g                        Sorghum Flour

                        100                        g                        Cornmeal

                        100                        g                        Rice Flour

                        100                        g                        Corn Starch

                            7                        g                        Instant Yeast

                          12                        g                        Salt

                          25                        g                        Psyllium Husk

                        600                        g                        Water

 

 

In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle, combine the Psyllium Husk and the Water at low speed. Mix until a gel is formed. Add the remaining ingredients and mix to combine. Increase speed to medium and knead to form a smooth Dough. Place Dough in an oiled bowl; cover with oiled plastic wrap; and allow to ferment until about 2-1/2 times the original volume.

 

Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper. Divide the Dough into quarters and form into baguettes. Place on the prepared pan’ cover with oiled plastic wrap; and allow to proof until almost doubled, about 1 hour.

 

Preheat the oven to 475° F. Brush the baguettes with water; score them; and bake until well-browned, about 25 minutes. Cool completely on a rack before cutting.

es5y's picture
es5y

Thank you breadman for the recipe. I did forget to mention that my little one also has a slight intolerance to yeast and I do try and avoid if I can.

 can the yeast be substituted?

breadman1015's picture
breadman1015

You need the yeast to make it rise. I don't have any idea about how it would work-out if you substituted baking powder or baking soda. Try it both ways and see.

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ri_us

I have made this a few times for friends and gotten good feedback on it:
http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/gluten-free-sandwich-bread-recipe