This round loaf of gluten free Crusty Bread is a recipe anyone can make. It takes time, organization and a willingness to learn. People around the world are baking wonderful gluten free bread every day and you can too.
Combine flours, yeast, salt and xanthan gum together in a large bowl. Whisk to break up lumps and combine evenly.
WET INGREDIENTS
Combine wet ingredients in a stand mixer with paddles. Gradually add the dry mixture continuing until it is all incorporated into dough. Using wet hands and a spatula dump the dough into a large bowl. Cover with a tea towel and let rest until the dough rises, approximately 2 hours.
The dough can be refrigerated at this point for up to 3 days.
Using wet hands form the dough into a ball shape. Place on a piece of parchment paper on top of a cutting board and let rest for 1 hour, loosely covered with plastic.
Set the oven racks so you can place a metal pan with water under the bread. Preheat the oven to 450°F and place a baking stone on the middle rack.
Dust the top of the bread with brown rice flour and make hash marks with a sharp knife.
Transfer parchment and bread onto the preheated baking stone.
Pour 1-2 cups of boiling water into the metal baking pan and place underneath the bread.
Bake for 50-60 minutes or until nicely browned and firm. Cooking times will need to be adjusted for the size of your loaf and temperature of your oven.
Notes
Measuring ingredients by weight is the most precise and best for yeast breads. Get organized to make the process easy. Use a digital thermometer to check the internal temperature of your bread, it should be 190-210℉.