When searching for a delectable gluten-free focaccia bread recipe, there are certain key aspects to consider to ensure an "awesome" outcome. This versatile Italian flatbread tantalizes taste buds with its airy texture, crispy crust, and aromatic herb infusion. However, navigating the realm of gluten-free baking can be a daunting task, requiring careful ingredient selection and preparation techniques to achieve the desired results. With a few essential tips and tricks, you can master the art of crafting a gluten-free focaccia bread that rivals its traditional counterpart, leaving you and your loved ones amazed at its deliciousness.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
GLUTEN FREE FOCACCIA (DAIRY FREE, VEGAN)
Gluten Free Focaccia is an easy gluten free bread recipe which can be flavoured with herbs of your choosing. Dairy free, egg free and vegan. This focaccia is best eaten fresh from the oven while still warm but it can be sliced and frozen.
Categories Baking
Time 1h35m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the warm water in a jug (it should be around skin-temperature) and stir in the caster sugar until dissolved. Add the yeast, stir and then cover with a tea towel and leave in a warm spot for 7-10 minutes. It should form a head like on beer - when it does it's ready to use.
- Add the gluten free flour, xanthan gum and 1 tsp salt to a large mixing bowl and stir.
- When the yeast mixture is ready, form a well in the centre of the flour mix and pour in. Mix together with a wooden spoon until it forms a thick batter.
- Add 3 tbsp olive oil to the mixture and fold in with the wooden spoon until mixed well.
- Use 1 tbsp olive oil to generously grease a 20cm-diameter round tin. Pour the bread mixture in and use oiled fingers to spread it out evenly in a flat layer. Cover loosely with oiled clingfilm and place in a warm, draft-free spot for around an hour to prove.
- Once the dough has proved, it should have expanded in size. Heat the oven to 220'C / Fan 200'C / Gas Mark 8. Use an oiled thumb or finger to poke dimples into the top of the focaccia dough and press sprigs of rosemary into these at random.
- Drizzle with extra oil (around 1 tbsp) and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes. The focaccia should be golden and crisp on top and sound hollow when tapped.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with the sea salt flakes. Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before turning out of the tin and slicing up to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Carbohydrate 24 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 21 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 310 grams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams unsaturated fat
AWESOME GLUTEN FREE FOCACCIA BREAD!
This is out of the Cooking Free book by Carol Fenster. All the recipes I've tried out of her book have turned out great, especially the bread ones. For the gluten free flour, please use Recipe #391326. This was so good, I had 4 large pieces myself (even though I don't need gluten free). See the end of the recipe for optional topping ingredients.
Provided by WI Cheesehead
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 1h5m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In medium mixer bowl using regular beaters, combine warm water, sugar, eggs, oil and vinegar until smooth.
- Add yeast, flours, gelatin, xanthan gum, rosemary, onion powder and salt.
- Beat for 2 minutes; dough will be soft and sticky.
- Grease 11x7-inch nonstick baking pan (I used glass dish). Transfer dough to pan, cover with foil, and let rise in warm place for 30 minutes, or until dough is level with top of pan (this took quite a bit longer for me).
- Preheat oven to 400°F Sprinkle focaccia with topping ingredients (except for Parmesan cheese). Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top, cut and serve.
- Optional Toppings:.
- Herb Topping: Combine 1/2 tsp EACH dried rosemary, sage and thyme; 1/4 tsp black pepper; and 2 T grated Parmesan cheese.
- Sun-dried Tomato & Olive Topping: Saute 1/4 C minced sun-dried tomatoes, 1/4 C sliced black olives, and 1/4 C chopped onion in 1 tsp olive oil.
- Pesto Topping: Puree in food processor just until smooth, leaving a bit of texture: 1 C fresh basil leaves, 1 garlic clove, 1/2 C pine nuts. With motor running, slowly add 1/4 C olive oil through feed tube. Add 1/4 C grated Parmesan cheese and dash of black pepper.
- Caramelized Onion Topping: Sprinkle focaccia dough with 1 to 2 teaspoons dried oregano, thyme, or herb of choice. Then top with 2 C of chopped, sauteed onions that have been tossed with 1 T olive oil. Bake as directed.
GLUTEN-FREE FOCACCIA BREAD
Recipe courtesy of Reiko Mackenzie from The Real Housewives of Vancouver.Great for mini sandwiches or as a dipping bread, this gluten-free fave is delectable all year round. My daughter loves this in her school lunch as a turkey and cheese sandwich. The garbanzo bean flour adds some protein too.Makes 4 sandwiches or dipping bread for 6-8 people.
Provided by Food Network Canada
Categories bake,bread,eggs and dairy,gluten-free,Healthy,herbs,Moderate
Time 1h8m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 200*F. Mix together the yeast, sugar and water and set aside for about 10 minutes.
- Grease an 8×8 grey pan and dust with rice flour.
- Blend and sift the garbanzo bean flour, rice flour, potato starch, xantham gum, garlic powder, and sea salt.
- Add the eggs, olive oil, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar and blend on low speed until crumbly and combined. Then add the yeast mixture and blend on low until combined. Dough will be sticky in nature.
- Transfer dough to the flour dusted 8×8 pan. Spread evenly with a spatula. Cover with aluminum foil and place in 200*F oven to let rise for 20 minutes.
- Remove pan from the oven and preheat oven to 400*F. Remove foil and spray dough with olive oil spray. Then sprinkle sea salt, oregano and chopped rosemary on top. Place in oven for 18 minutes or until top is golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Remove from pan and let cool on the wire rack. Slice and serve warm or let cool and make great sandwiches!!
- *Sometimes I substitute rice flour with sorghum flour. Depends what I have on hand at the time. They both work great!
GLUTEN FREE FOCACCIA
This is a Bette Hagman favorite! This bread is sooo good! It does not store well, or have the same delicious texture the next day (but it never lasts that long, so who cares!). Prep time does NOT include rise time.
Provided by Diane R
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 30m
Yield 9-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Spray 9x13" pan w/ cooking spray.
- Put sugar in water, add yeast, set aside.
- Whisk together rice, tapioca flours, xanthan gum, minced onion and salt, set aside.
- Blend egg, 1 T. olive oil and yeast water. Add flour mixture and beat on high 2 minutes (I have always done this by hand, she recommends a heavy duty mixer but I've never found it necessary).
- Pour the thin dough into prepared pan and spread to cover bottom of pan.
- Dribble remaining 2T. olive oil over top and sprinkle with dash onion salt, parmesan cheese and desired additional toppings.
- Cover and let rise 20-25 minutes (rapid yeast) or 40-45 minutes (regular yeast).
- Preheat oven to 400, Bake 20-25 minutes or until slightly browned.
- Serve hot from oven, cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.2, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 23.5, Sodium 138.1, Carbohydrate 15.5, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1, Protein 2.1
Tips:
- Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting. This will help the dough come together smoothly.
- Use a food processor or stand mixer fitted with the dough hook to make the dough. This will save you time and effort.
- Don't overwork the dough. Overworking will make the bread tough.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size. This will take about 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit before baking the bread.
- Bake the bread for 25-30 minutes, or until it is golden brown and crusty.
- Let the bread cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Conclusion:
Gluten-free focaccia bread is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed by people with and without gluten sensitivities. It is easy to make and can be used for a variety of purposes, such as sandwiches, bruschetta, and dipping bread. With a little planning and effort, you can make delicious gluten-free focaccia bread at home.
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