Gluten-Free Cheese Bread!

 Gluten Free Cheese Bread

Prep Time: 5 mins

Proof Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (or until doubled in size) 

Bake Time: 35 minutes in full sun, varies depending on cloud cover

Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes 

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups + 2 tbs all purpose gluten free flour
• 1 1/4 teaspoons xanthan gum 
• 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons tapioca starch/flour
• 2 teaspoons instant yeast
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 3/4 cup warm milk
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt (or sour cream)
• 1 tbs honey
• 2 tbs unsalted butter at room temperature
• 1 egg at room temperature (beaten)
• 1/4 cup old cheddar cheese + extra for topping

Procedure:

1. Pour milk into one of the non-stick cooking pan and warm in the cooker (20 mins). Option to use your microwave for this step. 

2. Combine your dry ingredients in a bowl. Thoroughly mix the flour, xanthan gum, tapioca starch flour, instant yeast, baking soda and kosher salt together.

3. In the centre of the bowl, make a little well and add your warm milk, yogurt (or sour cream) honey, butter, and beaten egg.

4. Mix until well combined. Fold in cheese. 

5. Cover and let rise. Depending on the temperature of your house and the weather, the dough may take longer or shorter to rise. 

6. Once risen, shape into 3 mini loaves to fit into the non-stick cooking pans.

7. Top each loaf with extra cheese and place on the cooking tray and slide into the cooker. Bake until bread has a crispy exterior.

8. Remove the bread from the pans and let rest before serving.