Rapid-Rise Gluten Free French Bread

Crusty on the outside and super soft on the inside, this Gluten Free bread is sure to please any pregnant mom's craving. And it's fast and easy - takes about an hour.

2 c white rice flour

1 c tapioca flour

3 t xantham gum

1 1/2 t salt

Squeeze of honey

1 1/2 c lukewarm water

2 T rapid-rise yeast

2 T butter, melted

3 egg whites, beaten slightly

1 t vinegar

In mixer, place flours through salt and blend on low.

Dissolve honey in water and add yeast, waiting until it foams a bit, then blend into dry ingredients.

Add butter, egg whites and vinegar into dry ingredients and beat on high for 3 minutes.

To form loaves, spoon dough onto greased and cornmeal-dusted cookie sheets in 2 long French-loaf shapes. Slash diagonally a few times.

Cover loaves and let rise in warm place until doubled, about 25 minutes.

Bake for 40 - 25 minutes at 400.