Fearless Bread

1 ½ cups bread flour mix (see chart below)

1 tsp. xanthan gum

1 1/4 tsp. salt

1 TBSP sugar

½ tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. onion powder

One  ¼ oz. packet (scant TBSP) active dry yeast

2 tsp. olive oil

¾ cup plus 1 TBSP warm water (105-110F)

Olive oil

Optional Toppings: flavored sea salt, rosemary, oregano, sautéed onions/peppers, olives, sun dried tomato, chopped prosciutto, chicken, etc.

 

 

 

1.  whisk all the dry ingredients together until well combined in the bowl of an electric mixer

 

2.  pour warm water and olive oil into dry mixture and mix for 30 seconds, use spatula to scrape beaters and bowl, beat on high speed for 2 minutes, scrape bowl and beaters again, stir batter with spatula

 

3.  use a spatula to add batter to center of parchment lined sheet pan and spread it evenly to an 8 inch circle, cover with oiled plastic and let rise in a warm draft free place (microwave or oven) for 40 minutes until nearly doubled in height, preheat oven to 400F while dough rises

 

4.  drizzle olive oil over surface of risen dough and carefully spread it over entire surface with your finger, carefully add toppings of your choice and bake in center of oven 20 minutes, should be medium golden in color

 

6.  remove from oven and place on cooling rack for 10 minutes before serving

 

 

Bread Flour Mix:

 

¼ part millet flour                         ½ cup                          1 ½ cups

¼ part white rice flour                 ½ cup                           1 ½ cups

1/6 part cornstarch                        1/3 cup                         1 cup

1/6 part potato starch                   1/3 cup                         1 cup

1/6 part tapioca flour                    1/3 cup                         1 cup  

Total Mix                                      2 cups                          6 cups