Gluten-Free Italian Bread
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Created at: January 16, 2025
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
50 minutes
Total Time:
1 hour and 5 minutes
Difficulty:
Easy
Recipe Description
This rustic gluten-free Italian bread features a soft interior and golden crust, perfect for dipping into olive oil, pairing with soups, or enjoying as a sandwich base.
Healthy Swaps
- Replace olive oil with avocado oil for a milder flavor.
- Add fresh rosemary or thyme to the dough for an herbed loaf.
Nutritional Highlights
- Gluten-Free Flour: Provides a safe alternative for those avoiding gluten.
- Olive Oil: Rich in healthy fats that support heart health.
- Yeast: Adds natural depth of flavor and texture to the bread.
Ingredients
Ingredients are grouped by section, showing the amount needed for each part of the recipe. Only add the amount listed for the group you're working on.
Bread
- active dry yeast - 5 grams of active dry yeast
- extra virgin olive oil - 12 grams of extra virgin olive oil
- gluten-free pizza flour - 500 grams of gluten-free pizza flour
⌞(it is recommended to not substitute this flour)
- pink salt - 10 grams of pink salt
- warm water - 400 grams of warm water
⌞(90–105°F)
Optional
- extra virgin olive oil - ¼ teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil
⌞(extra olive oil as needed for the recipe)
- gluten-free pizza flour - 20 grams of gluten-free pizza flour
⌞(extra flour as needed for the recipe)
Adjust Servings
Currently serving: 16
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Nutrition Information
Calories:
111.8
Protein:
1.2g
Total Fat:
0.8g
Carbohydrates:
26.2g
Servings:
16
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Recipe Steps
Step 1
Using a kitchen scale and 4 small bowls, measure out (separately) [bread](active dry yeast), [bread](extra virgin olive oil), and [bread](pink salt) and set aside.
Step 2
Zero out the kitchen scale and place on a large bowl. Add [bread](gluten-free pizza flour) and then add the measured-out active dry yeast and stir to combine.
Step 3
Remove that bowl from the kitchen scale and place a large measuring glass on the scale. Zero out the scale. Add [bread](warm water) to the measuring glass and then add to the bowl filled with flour and yeast. Coat a spatula with [optional](extra virgin olive oil) and mix the flour and water together. Note that the dough will be sticky.
Step 4
Add reserved pink salt and mix again. Drizzle in reserved extra virgin olive oil (from step 1) and mix thoroughly, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Cover the bowl with a warm cloth and set aside for 10 minutes.
Step 5
Add a pinch of the optional [optional](gluten-free pizza flour) to the work surface. You may need to add more or less as you proceed through the recipe depending on the feel of the dough. Coat your hands with a touch of olive oil (you may need to adjust how much extra olive oil you need based on the feel of the dough) and transfer the dough onto the surface. Shape the dough into a smooth ball, pinching and spinning as needed. Although this recipe is easy to make, it is recommended to watch the accompanying cooking video to view this technique.
Step 6
Place the dough into a lightly floured proofing basket or medium-sized nonstick bowl. Cover with a warm cloth and let rise in a warm area for 1–3 hours, or until nearly doubled in size.
Step 7
Preheat the oven to 450°F. Place a Dutch oven (6-quart with lid) or cast-iron skillet inside to heat while the oven preheats.
Step 8
Once the oven reaches temperature, carefully remove the Dutch oven or skillet. Flip the dough onto a sheet of parchment paper and lower it into the hot pot or place it on the skillet. The dough will cook on the parchment paper. Using a sharp knife, score the top of the bread (straight down the middle) to allow for steam to escape. This can be a fun way to add a pattern to the bread.
Step 9
For a Dutch oven, cover with the lid and bake on the middle rack for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and bake for an additional 10 minutes. For the skillet, bake uncovered for 30–40 minutes, or until the bread’s internal temperature reaches 200°F.
Step 10
To achieve a deeper golden crust, set the oven to broil on HIGH and bake uncovered for 5 minutes. Watch closely to prevent burning.
Step 11
Allow the bread to cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes before slicing. Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container.
