Gluten-Free French Bread

INGREDIENTS2 cups rice flour (white) 1 cup tapioca flour 3 teaspoons xanthan gum 1 1⁄2teaspoons salt 2 tablespoons sugar 1 1⁄2cups lukewarm water 2 tablespoons fast rise yeast 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted 3 egg whites, beaten slightly 1 teaspoon vinegar

1 egg (for egg wash) DIRECTIONSIn the bowl of a heavy-duty mixer, place flours, xanthan gum and salt. Blend with mixer on low. 

In a small bowl dissolve the sugar in the water, and add yeast. Wait until the mixture foams slightly, then blend into the dry ingredients.Add the butter, egg whites, and vinegar. Beat on high for 3 minutes. To form loaves, spoon dough onto greased and cornmeal-dusted baking stones in two long French-loaf shapes. Slash diagonally every few inches. In a small bowl whisk an egg with an equal amount of water. Brush onto bread. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, 20 to 25 minutes. Bake at 400* for 40 to 45 minutes. Remove from pan & place on cooling rack. Let the loaves cool before you cut them. Makes 2 loaves.