Follow this gluten free crusty bread recipe to make a fresh crusty loaf with a soft white inside. Perfect for toasting and also freezing once baked.

Ingredients

• 1 packet (410g) Crusty Bread Mix.
• 2 tbsp. oil (40ml) (your choice)
• 1 3/4 cups (440ml) of warm water
• Sachet of dry yeast (included in box).

Note: We do not recommend using an electric mixer for this Crusty Bread Recipe.

Method for Crusty Bread Recipe

1. Preheat your oven to 215°C (200°C fan forced)
2. In a large bowl combine water and yeast and stir to dissolve. Add the oil and crusty bread mix and stir with a wooden spoon until all ingredients are well combined, leave the dough to prove for 10-15 minutes.
3. Dust your bench with flour (rice flour works well), and turn your dough onto the floured surface, lightly dip spatula in oil to scrape out any dough in the bowl.
4. Lightly coat your hands with oil and gently knead 1-2 minutes and shape the dough as desired.
5. Place loaves/ rolls on prepared baking tray, brush with water to prevent cracking and prove for 50 minutes (or until doubled in size) covered with a damp tea towel.
   Brush surface with oil and set to bake for 25-30 minutes.