Shabbat Shalom! - Gluten Free Pain Juif (Jewish Bread) Recipe

On occasion, I like to whip up a loaf of my family's traditional recipe. This normally calls for all-purpose flour and refined sugar, so I do substitute most of the ingredients to fit a healthier version for my liking!

Here is the recipe:

Ingredients:

• 3 1/2 cups of gluten free all purpose flour or whole wheat flour

• 1 packet highly active yeast

• 1/2 teaspoon anise seeds

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1 tablespoon of Pyure Organic All purpose stevia sweetener

• 3 tablespoons of coconut oil

• 1 cup of warm plant based milk (I use almond milk)

• 1/2 cup of warm water

• 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds

• 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten (for topping)

Directions:

1. Sift flour in a large bowl.

2. Mix in ingredients 1 to 7. Use your hands to combine well, until dough has a grainy texture. This should take about 2 minutes.

3. Gradually add the milk and then water.

4. Knead the dough for 10 minutes.

5. Cover bowl with a towel. Let it rest in a warm area for 2 hours (I usually leave it outside in the sun).

6. Put dough in an un-greased bread pan.

7. Brush the top with egg yolk.

8. Sprinkle the sesame seeds on top.

9. Cover bowl with the towel again, an let it rest in a warm area for another 20 to 30 minutes.

10. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

11. Bake for 30 minutes.