Basic Bread

1/2 cup warm water
1 tablespoon yeast
1 teaspoon sugar

Mix in a bowl that holds at least 1 cup and set aside to proof.

1 egg plus 2 egg whites from large eggs
1 1/2 cups water
3 tablespoons canola or light olive oil
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
3 cups gluten free flour mixture
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 teaspoons xanthan gum
2 tablespoons sesame seeds or 2 tablespoons nut meal

Mix dry ingredients in a large mixer bowl. Mix eggs, 1 1/4 cup water, oil, vinegar, and maple syrup in a small bowl; add yeast mixture to it. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients in the large bowl. Mix at low speed to combine wet and dry ingredients. Beat 3 to 4 minutes at high speed, stopping after 2 minutes to add seeds, meal or other seasonings. Blend for 30 seconds. Continue beating at high speed for another minute or two. Batter should be soft and fluffy, thicker than cake batter but not as thick as cookie dough. If it is too stiff, add water 2 tablespoons at a time to thin it. Shape into buns and bake at 360 degrees for 20 minutes.

Seasoning options:

1. 2 teaspoons dill
   2 tablespoons chives
   1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2. 1/3 cup minced ham
   2 teaspoons ancho chili powder
   1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
   1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
3. Use 2 1/2 cup gluten free flour
   1/2 cup buckwheat flour
   Prepare as for basic bread and add:
   1/2 cup raisins
   1/2 cup chopped walnuts