A light and fluffy gluten free loaf of freshly baked bread made with Caputo gluten free flour. This simple recipe yields an artisan bread that is both delicious and easy to prepare, perfect for those who cannot tolerate gluten.
1: Combine ingredients in a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer and mix until fully incorporated.
2: Turn dough out onto a clean, floured work surface and flour hands; knead dough for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
3: Cover and allow dough to proof for 1.5 to 2 hours until doubled in size.
4: Turn dough out onto a well-floured surface and shape into a ball.
5: Flour a bread basket well and allow dough to rise for another 45 minutes.
6: Preheat oven to 475°F. Line a dutch oven with parchment paper and transfer the dough into it, round side up.
7: Score dough with a bread lame or sharp knife in the shape of a ‘t’ and bake covered for 35 minutes.
8: Reduce oven temperature to 425°F, remove the lid, and bake uncovered for 30 minutes until crust is golden brown.
9: If crust is not golden, raise temperature back to 475°F and bake uncovered for 10 minutes longer.
10: Allow bread to cool for one hour before slicing.
