Seeded Boule

Name: Seeded Boule
Yield: makes 1 round 10-inch loaf
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups rice milk; 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°F); 1/4 cup light agave nectar; 1 (1/4-ounce) packet rapid-rise yeast; 3 tablespoons dairy-free, soy-free vegetable shortening, plus 1 tablespoon for brushing top of loaf; 5 cups Gluten-Free Bread Flour Mix (page 158); 1 tablespoon xanthan gum; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 cup sunflower seeds, plus 2 tablespoons for sprinkling on top of loaf; 2 tablespoons flaxseeds, plus 1 teaspoon for sprinkling on top of loaf; 1 tablespoon poppy seeds, plus 1/2 teaspoon for sprinkling on top of loaf

December 9, 2011

This is an outstanding loaf of bread and a great way to showcase your talents as an allergen-free baker. I have chosen seeds that I know can be found free of cross-contamination risk with other allergens (see Resources, page 177), but feel free to substitute.

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