Multi-seeded Wheat-free Loaf

Multi-seeded Wheat-free Loaf
  • Author: Christine Wallace

This hearty gluten-free bread recipe combines a blend of wheat-free flours with a medley of seeds for added texture and flavor. The loaf is enriched with Cheddar and butter, resulting in a moist and delicious bread that is perfect for sandwiches or to enjoy on its own.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 450g/1lb wheat-free flour (a blend of potato flour, rice flour, tapioca flour and xanthan gum)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp caster sugar
  • 2 tsp fast-action yeast
  • 310ml/10fl oz full-fat milk
  • 1 tsp cider vinegar
  • 6 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 free-range eggs, plus 1 free-range egg beaten for egg wash
  • 4 tbsp mixed seeds, such as pumpkin, sesame and sunflower seeds
  • 115g/4oz salted butter
  • 115g/4oz Cheddar

Instructions

  • Grease and line a 900g/2lb loaf tin.
  • Place the flour into a free-standing food mixer fixed with the balloon whisk attachment.
  • Add the salt, sugar and yeast in three separate piles.
  • Mix together the milk, vinegar, oil, and two eggs in a jug.
  • Pour the liquid into the mixing bowl and add the seeds.
  • Switch on the mixer and whisk the ingredients for about 3-4 minutes.
  • Put the batter into the prepared tin, cover with oiled cling film and leave to prove for about one hour, or until doubled in size.
  • Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4. Bake for about 35-45 minutes. Cover with foil after ten minutes.
  • About ten minutes before the end of the cooking time, brush the loaf with egg wash (beaten egg) and sprinkle over the seeds.
  • Remove from the oven, leave to cool on a wire rack.

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Cook Time

1H

Prep Time

PT2H

Yield

Makes 1 loaf