The Magic of Bread and Xanthan Gum

 

   What is the magic in the bread that I make? One word...YEAST! That's the magical ingredient in my ciabatta bread. If a recipe calls for yeast, that's the magical ingredient that makes bread rise. Along with the yeast, it's important to use warm water. The warm water activates the yeast. Cold water won't do the trick and hot water will actually kill the yeast. 

                                         

    Where yeast is the magical ingredient for bread, Xanthan Gum is the magical ingredient for making gluten free scones, cookies, or muffins, and other baked goods. Xanthan Gum is what makes the other ingredients come together. It is the thickening agent that pulls the dough together.

 

    So, as a baker, I have to salute Yeast and Xanthan Gum. Those are the two ingredients that makes my ciabatta bread and my gluten free bakes a success.