Gluten Free Garlic Bread

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 220ºC/425ºF/gas 7. Place a large baking tray or pizza stone or a large baking tray in the oven to heat up. 

2. In a pan over a low heat, warm the milk until lukewarm. Pour 50ml of this warmed milk into a jug with the yeast & sugar. Mix this together and wait for a few minutes for bubbles to form from the yeast. 

3. In a large bowl, sieve together the flour, xanthan gum and salt and make a well in the middle.

4. In a separate bowl, combine the egg, 3 tablespoons of olive oil and the rest of the milk. Pour this mixture into the well of the dried ingredients together with the yeast mixture. Use a fork to combine.

5. In a small bowl mix together the bicarbonate of soda and vinegar then knead this into the mixture. 

6. Once the dough has formed, place it into a lightly oiled bowl and cover loosey with a damp tea towel. Leave the bowl in a warm place until the dough has doubled in size, this should take around an hour.

7. As your dough is proving, it's time to make the topping.  Heat a splash of olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat, then add the peeled and crushed garlic. Cook for a few minutes, or until golden. 

8. When your dough has doubled in size,  divide the dough into four equal-sized pieces on a flour-dusted surface. Use a rolling pin and roll to about 30cm in diameter and a couple of mm thickness. Rotate the dough frequently as you roll to ensure it doesn't stick to your surface.

9. Place the rolled dough onto the preheated baking tray or pizza stone (you’ll need to do this in batches), then spread over the garlic and butter. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden and crisp. 

    

   If you love this recipe, why not try our Gluten Free Loaf?