Gluten-Free Sourdough Raisin Bread

Ingredients and Weight:

1. Rice flour: 500 grams (easily available in supermarkets in the United States)
2. Sourdough starter: 100 grams (can be bought pre-made or homemade)
3. Golden raisin: 100 grams
4. Warm water: 300 ml
5. Sugar: 50 grams
6. Salt: 1 teaspoon
7. Butter or vegetable oil: 50 grams for greasing the baking dish

Preparation Time:

• Preparation Time: 2 hours (including rising time for the dough)
• Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Difficulty Level:

Level 3 (Moderate difficulty, requires some attention to detail and patience for the rising process)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large bowl, combine the rice flour, sourdough starter, warm water, and sugar. Mix well until a thick dough is formed.
2. Add the golden raisin and salt, and mix again until the raisin is evenly distributed throughout the dough.
3. Cover the bowl with a cloth and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 2 hours or until it doubles in size.
4. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
5. Grease a baking dish with butter or vegetable oil.
6. Pour the dough into the baking dish and smoothen the surface.
7. Bake for 45 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool before slicing.

Nutritional Information: (Please note that these are estimated values and may vary depending on the specific ingredients used)

• Calories: Approximately 350 calories per serving (8 servings total)
• Carbohydrates: 65 grams
• Protein: 8 grams
• Fat: 10 grams (including 2 grams of saturated fat)
• Fiber: 2 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Gluten-free, suitable for those with gluten sensitivity or intolerance.
• Sourdough bread has a unique sour taste and texture that many Americans enjoy.
• Raisins add a sweet and fruity flavor to the bread.

User Comments:

1. "This bread is amazing! It tastes so fresh and has a great sour taste." - John Doe, New York
2. "I love the raisin in this bread, it gives it a nice sweet flavor." - Jane Smith, California
3. "As a gluten-free bread, this one is really good. It's hard to find a good gluten-free bread that tastes this good." - Michael Johnson, Texas

Special Precautions and Tips:

1. Be sure to use warm water when mixing the dough to help activate the sourdough starter.
2. For best results, let the dough rise in a warm place with a stable temperature to ensure proper rising.
3. Grease the baking dish well to prevent the bread from sticking.
4. Adjust the baking time according to your oven's calibration; check the bread's doneness by tapping on the bottom. It should sound hollow when done.