Because of the way our bread is produced, the instructions for making all of them are very similar, though not without small differences.
Below are the directions for making your own delicious gluten free bread using our mixes. Our Ingenious Flatbread mix is a little different - click here for flatbread directions. Elsewhere on this page, you'll find instructions for burger buns, crackers and more!
Your dough should now be fairly stiff but malleable (think mayonnaise). If it is too stiff, add a tablespoon of water and mix again, repeating until you have the right consistency.
Assuming you aren't in rush you will get better results by allowing some proving time. Proving the dough allows the flavours to develop and can help it rise, depending on which bread you are making.
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Imagine everyone being able to enjoy a proper cheese cracker again! Follow the basic recipe below, then go to town experimenting with your choice of seeds, spices and extras- mustard seeds, parmesan cheese, poppy seeds, grated cheddar, sesame seeds, nigella seeds, fennel... the sky's the limit!
INGREDIENTS
METHOD
In a bowl, add the flatbread mix and add small bits of butter and rub in with your fingers until the mixture is the texture of coarse sand. Add the water and mix again. Let it stand for 5 minutes and then beat vigorously with a spoon until the whole mixture is smooth.
Thoroughly dust (rice flour or other gf flour) a work surface, and place the dough onto it. Dust the dough, pat and shape it into a rectangle, turning and dusting frequently, and then roll as thinly as you can with a dusted rolling pin. Cut into the pieces you want (again, rectangles are good, but squares and circles look good too). Prick each piece with a fork, and then cover them with cling film or a dry tea towel and leave in a warm place to rise for about 40 minutes.
Heat oven to 220C. Put the pieces of dough onto a baking tray or pizza stone. Spritz lightly with water and the coarse salt. Bake for about 10 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove from the oven and put them on a rack to cool, then enjoy!
You can make delicious pizza bases in no time with our Ingenious Flatbread mix and a few other basics. This recipe should give you enough dough for a single 10" pizza.
INGREDIENTS
YOU WILL ALSO NEED
METHOD
Add 1½ cups of warm water to a cup of Ingenious Flatbread mix. Make the dough as usual and shape into buns or ciabatta (slipper shape) on a dusted parchment sheet. Dust the dough surface. Cover with another sheet of parchment, and fold over the edges to seal. Leave in a warm place, and allow to rise for 30 - 40 minutes. Bake at 205°C; 60 minutes for rolls and 85 minutes for a ciabatta.
Hint: for a more interesting flavour add 1-2 tbls full fat yoghurt to the mix.
You need 2 sheets of baker's parchment (not greaseproof paper, as this can stick to the dough) and a disposable, aluminium, large pasta or lasagna pan. You will also need a scoop (like an icecream scoop!)
METHOD:
1. Prepare the dough using the usual method.
2. Line the bottom of the pasta/lasagna tray with baker's parchment.
3. Using a wet ice-cream scoop place a scoop of dough onto the parchment paper in the pan. Leave at least an inch space around each roll.
4. Use a wet spatula to smooth the dough rolls, or wet your hands with oil and shape dough into smooth rolls. Dust the rolls with gluten free flour, or seeds such as chia, flax, nigella, or sesame (as you prefer really) then pat them smooth.
5. No need to wait but letting the dough rise gives better results.
To do this, cover the pan with a sheet of parchment and seal it round the edges (we find plain paperclips do the job nicely). Then put in a warm place.
* Sourdough and Winter Spice should rise for 30 minutes
* New Italian should rise for 1 hour
* Bold Buckwheat may be left to rise for up to 18 hours
* Do not allow Nearly Rye to rise. 6. Then bake in the centre of your oven at 210°C. Ice-cream scoop rolls bake in 45 minutes. Larger buns bake in 50 minutes - 1 hour
Hint: For a soft crust roll, put the cooled rolls in a sealed plastic bag for an hour
Are your mixes suitable for Vegans?
Yes, they are! All our mixes, and many of our baked products are suitable for vegans. Please check the ingredients of the fresh bread before ordering.
Are your mixes free from the 14 major allergens?
Yes, they are! All our mixes, and many of our baked products are free from all 14 major allergens. Again, please check the ingredients of the fresh bread before ordering.
Are you breads and mixes suitable for Coeliacs?
Yes, everything is produced in a completely gluten free environment, to avoid any cross contamination.
Can I freeze the bread?
Yes, you can freeze the bread 3 months. Defrost at room temperature or 10-15 minutes in the oven to serve warm.
How long will my order take?
Bread mixes are usually posted out the next working day, and are sent second class.
All our fresh sourdough bread is hand made to order, so please allow 3 days for your order. Your bread is baked and posted the same day, for next day delivery.
How do I keep my bread fresh?
Our bread has no preservatives, so will keep like any artisan bread. Once cut open, keep cut side on a bread board or covered for freshness
Can I use greaseproof paper for the mixes?
We recommend that you use the baking bag and parchment provided, because greaseproof will stick to the dough. Alternatively, you can use baking parchment.
What type of oven can I use for the mixes?
A normal oven with the fan off works best. If you bake in a convection oven or with the fan on, the bread can come out too moist in the middle, with a tough crust. If you are baking in a convection oven, reduce the temperature by 10C and reduce the baking time by 5 minutes. This will help reduce the excess moisture once baked.
Why do I need to seal the parchment bag?
Folding the parchment and sealing it will give you the best crust. Making sure you smooth the dough with a wet spatula will also help make a delicious crusty bread.
Is there an alternative to baking the mixes with the parchment bag?
Yes, you can place a baking tray filled with water at the bottom of your oven. If you aren't using the parchment paper provided, place the dough on a non-stick baking tray.
My dough mix looks wet, have I done something wrong?
No, you haven’t! Gluten free dough will not look like wheat dough. It will be quite wet and have a similar consistency to thick porridge!
What happens if I don’t add the correct amount of water?
If you add too much water, you’ll find it difficult to shape the dough, and the bread will have a very wet middle once baked. Too little water will result in a very hard crust, and the bread won’t rise well.
My bread is very wet inside!?
This usually happens if you have used a convection oven. This can also be caused by inaccurate oven temperature. It’s important to let the baked bread stand until it cools before cutting, which will allow the bread to stabilise and the extra moisture to leave the bread.
What happens if I over prove the dough?
This may result in an uneven, pitted rougher crust.
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