Rice Flour Bread

GreekVegetarianIntermediate10 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 2 tsp granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup warm water
  • 1 package active dry yeast
  • 0 cup water
  • 0.3 cup vegetable shortening
  • 1 cup brown rice flour
  • 2 cup white rice flour
  • 0.3 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 tsp xanthan gum or 1 tablespoon dry pectin
  • 2/3 cup non-instant dry milk or 1/3 cup soy powder
  • 0 tsp salt
  • 2 each eggs

Instructions

  1. 1

    Dissolve the 2 teaspoons sugar and 1/2 cup water in a 2-cup bowl.

  2. 2

    Sprinkle on yeast.

  3. 3

    Set aside for 10 minutes or until froth nearly reaches top.

  4. 4

    Combine water and shortening in saucepan.

  5. 5

    Heat until shortening melts.

  6. 6

    Cool to lukewarm.

  7. 7

    Combine dry ingredients in mixer bowl.

  8. 8

    Add yeast mix to flours.

  9. 9

    Blend well.

  10. 10

    Add shortening mix.

  11. 11

    Blend well.

  12. 12

    Knead for a few minutes.

  13. 13

    Let dough rise in a warm place until doubled, about an hour.

  14. 14

    Pour dough into greased, small bread pans 3/4 full or into cans for round breads.

  15. 15

    Let rise again.

  16. 16

    Bake at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes.

  17. 17

    Place foil over breads and bake for 50 minutes.

  18. 18

    Remove from pans immediately, cool on rack.

  19. 19

    NOTES: Recipe may be doubled.

  20. 20

    Dough may be shaped for hot dog or hamburger buns after first rising.

  21. 21

    For herb bread, add 2 tablespoons fennel seeds or dried herbs of choice to dry flour.

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