Easy Protein Gluten-Free Bread

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose gluten-free flour
• 1 teaspoon xanthan gum (leave out if your flour already has it in it)
• 1 teaspoon gluten-free baking powder
• 1 packet rapid rise/instant yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup honey (or agave nectar or maple syrup)
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 1/2 cups warm water (100-110°F)
• 3 egg whites (from large eggs, room temperature)
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. 1Spray a 9-inch x 5-inch bread pan or 9-inch x 4-inch small Pullman loaf pan with gluten-free cooking spray. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. 2In a large bowl, combine the gluten-free flour, baking powder, and instant yeast.
3. 3Add the olive oil, honey, apple cider vinegar, and warm water to the flour mixture and mix on low for 1 minute.
4. 4Incorporate the egg whites and salt into the dough and mix on medium for 1 minute until the dough resembles a thick cake batter.
5. 5Pour the dough into the greased bread pan. Cover with greased plastic wrap and a kitchen towel, allowing it to rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
6. 6Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 205-210°F.
7. 7Let the loaf cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a cooling rack. Allow it to cool completely before slicing.