Wheat-Free Yeast Bread Recipe

1. Combine flour, sugar, xanthan gum, milk powder, and salt in mixer bowl.  Set aside.
2. In the 1/2 cup lukewarm water, stir in the yeast and 2 teaspoons of sugar.  Set aside.
3. Combine 1 1/4 cup water and shortening in microwave bowl.  Heat gently until shortening melts.
4. Blend dry ingredients as you slowly add the shortening, water, and vinegar.  Blend.
5. Stir in eggs, yeast, water, and sugar mixture.
6. With heavy-duty beaters, beat dough for two minutes at high speed.
7. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and set in a warm place to rise until doubled, 60 to 90 minutes.
8. Beat on high for three minutes.
9. Grease one large loaf pan or three small ones.  Use greased muffin tins to make rolls.
10. Spoon batter into prepared pan(s).
11. Let rise until dough is above the edge of the pan.
12. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Bake large loaf for 50 minutes with top covered with foil.
• Bake small loaves for 35 minutes.
• Bake rolls for 25 minutes.

Note:  Gluten-free dough will not toughen when handled.