This recipe allows you to prepare a light and nutritious gluten-free bread using amaranth flour, a great source of protein and fiber. Amaranth flour is naturally gluten-free and rich in essential amino acids, vitamins, and minerals, making this bread even healthier.The use of gluten-free sourdough further enhances digestibility, while giving the bread a superior softness and longer shelf life compared to yeast-based bread.
Preparation: 20 minutes minutes
Cooking: 45 minutes minutes
Fermentation: 2 hours hours 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 3 hours hours 35 minutes minutes
RECIPE FOR: 600 gr of baked bread
EQUIPMENTS
- 1 Loaf Pan
Ingredients
- 200 gr Rice flour
- 150 gr Amaranth flour
- 100 gr Tapioca starch
- 15 gr Fresh Yeast (replacing the sourdough)
- 100 gr Gluten-Free Sourdough (replacing the fresh yeast)
- 300 gr Warm Water
- 5 gr Salt
- 2 csp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 csp Honey
- 30 gr Flax or sunflower seeds (optional)
DIRECTIONS
If Using Gluten-Free Sourdough
- Mix the sourdough starter with warm water and honey. Gradually add the amaranth, rice, and tapioca flours. Stir until a dough forms.
- Once the dough begins to form, add olive oil and salt. Knead until smooth. If the dough is too dense, add a bit more water.
- Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 6-8 hours (or 1-2 hours if using fresh yeast), until it doubles in size.
If Using Fresh Yeast
- Dissolve the yeast in warm water with honey. Let it sit for 10 minutes until bubbles form.
- Mix the activated yeast with the flours (amaranth, rice, and tapioca), then add oil and salt. Knead until you get a smooth dough.
- Cover the dough and let it rest in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until it doubles in size.
Shaping and Baking
- Once risen, knead the dough again and transfer it to a well-greased loaf pan.
- Add flax or sunflower seeds for a crunchy texture, and let it rest for 30 minutes, covered.
- Spray water on the bread before baking to achieve a crispier crust.
- Bake at 430°F (220°C) for 10 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake for another 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.
NUTRITION LABEL
Serving: 600gr | Calories: 3kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0,1g | Fat: 0,1g | Saturated Fat: 0,01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0,01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0,01g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 0,04g | Sugar: 0,003g | Vitamina A: 0,03IU | Vitamina C: 0,01mg | Calcio: 0,4mg | Ferro: 0,02mg