Brown Bread

Makes 1 loaf
9- by 5- inch (2L) loaf pan, lightly greased

Ingredients:

1 1/4 cups brown rice flour
1/2 cup sorghum flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup rice bran
1 tbsp xanthan gum
1 tbsp bread machine or instant yeast
1 1/4 tsp salt
1 cup water
1 tsp cider vinegar
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp liquid honey
2 tbsp packed brown sugar
3 eggs

Directions:

1. In a large bowl or plastic bag, combine brown rice flour, sorghum flour, cornstarch, rice bran, xanthan gum, yeast, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
2. In a separate bowl, using a heavy-duty electirc mixer with paddle attachment, combine water, vinegar, oil, honey, brown sugar, and eggs until well blended.
3. With the mixer on lowest speed, slowly add the dry ingredients to the honey mixture until combined. With a rubber spatula, scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl. With the mixer on medium speed, beat for 4 minutes.
4. Spoon into prepared pan. Let rise, uncovered, in a warm, draft-free place for 60-75 minutes or until the dough has risen to the top of the pan. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom or stick a fork in it and if it comes out clean it is done.



Variations: For a more flavored bread, substitute 2 tbsp fancy molasses for the brown sugar.

            The rice bran can be replace by an equal amount of brown or white rice flour.