Gluten free French Bread

Ingredients 

2 cups rice flour (white) 

1 cup tapioca flour 

3 teaspoons xanthan gum 

1 1 ⁄2 teaspoons salt 

2 teaspoons egg substitute (optional)

2 tablespoons sugar 

1 1 ⁄2 cups lukewarm water 

2 tablespoons fast rise yeast 

2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted 

3 egg whites, beaten slightly 

1 teaspoon vinegar melted butter, for brushing (optional) 

Directions 

1. In the bowl of a heavy-duty mixer, place flours, xanthan gum, salt, and egg replacer (if used).Blend with mixer on low. 

2. In a small bowl dissolve the sugar in the water, and add yeast. 

3. Wait until the mixture foams slightly, then blend into the dry ingredients. 

4. Add the butter, egg whites, and vinegar.Beat on high for 3 minutes. 

5. To form loaves, spoon dough onto greased and cornmeal-dusted cookie sheets in two long French- loaf shapes or spoon into special French-bread pans.