A savory gluten-free focaccia with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Italian herbs. Perfect for dipping into balsamic and olive oil.
Yield 1loaf
Ingredients
1cupwarm water(110-115°F)
1/4teaspoongranulated sugar
1(0.25oz) package (7g) or 2 1/4 teaspoonsRed Star Active Dry Yeast
2largeeggs
1/4cup plus 2 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil, divided
1tablespoonhoney
1tablespoondried Italian herbs
1teaspoonmild rice vinegar
2teaspoontable salt
2garlic cloves(minced)
1/4teaspoonfresh ground black pepper
3cupsgluten-free flour blend(see below)
1/4cupchopped sun-dried tomatoes
Gluten-Free Flour Blend
1cupmillet or sorghum flour
1cupwhite rice flour
2/3cuptapioca starch
1/3cuppotato starch(or cornstarch)
1 1/2teaspoonsxanthan gum
Instructions
Make gluten-free flour blend: Add all ingredients to a large bowl. Whisk to combine.
Place warm water in a medium bowl with the 1/4 teaspoon sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and stir gently to dissolve the yeast. Let stand 5-10 minutes, or until foamy.
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the eggs, 1/4 cup olive oil, honey, dried herbs, vinegar, salt, garlic, and pepper. Add the yeast and mix on low until combined. Turn off mixer and add the gluten-free flour all at once. Turn mixer on to low speed and mix well. The dough should be pretty sticky. Turn off mixer and scrape down the sides and turn mixer back on to low speed. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and raise speed to medium-high. Continue beating for about 3 minutes. Turn off mixer and let dough stand 5-10 minutes. It will thicken a bit as it stands.
Pour 1 Tbsp olive oil into a 9-inch round glass or metal cake pan. Tilt to cover the bottom and sides. Transfer the dough to the pan and turn it over to coat the other side with oil too. Use your hands to pat the dough into an even layer. Pour the remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil evenly over the top. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°F while the dough rises.
Bake focaccia for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown on top and baked through. Remove from oven and brush with a little more olive oil, if desired. Cut into wedges and serve.