Gluten-Free Focaccia Bread
This gluten-free focaccia bread combines gluten-free plain flour, ground blanched almonds and fresh rosemary into a golden, airy Italian-style loaf. The Thermomix kneads the sticky dough to the ideal consistency without effort, so you get bakery-quality focaccia at home even without gluten.
About this recipe
Gluten-free focaccia bread with the Thermomix TM7 proves that an all-in-one kitchen machine can deliver bakery-worthy Italian bread without a speck of gluten. This recipes combines gluten-free plain flour, finely ground blanched almonds and cornflour into a dough that rises with dried instant yeast and bakes into a golden, rosemary-scented loaf. Gluten-free baking demands precision: the xanthan gum must be evenly distributed and the flour blend weighed accurately, which is exactly where the TM7 excels. Instead of wrestling a sticky, batter-like dough by hand, the kneading function develops the structure for you while the built-in scale measures every ingredient directly into the bowl. Serve this focaccia warm as a side dish with soup, slice it for lunchboxes, or offer it at a weekend brunch with olive oil for dipping. With fresh rosemary and sea salt on top, every bite delivers that classic dimpled, olive oil-rich focaccia experience.
Preparation tips
- Because gluten-free dough is softer than wheat dough, use wet hands or a lightly oiled spatula to spread it into the tin and create the classic dimples without it sticking everywhere.
- Let the dough prove in a warm, draught-free spot until visibly puffed, as gluten-free focaccia relies entirely on the yeast and cornflour blend for its airy, tender crumb.
- For extra flavour, scatter the fresh rosemary and a pinch of flaky sea salt over the dimpled surface just before baking, and brush generously with olive oil straight after it leaves the oven.
Recipe variations
- Make a dairy-free and vegan-friendly version by confirming your sugar is plant-based and keeping the olive oil as the only fat; the almond and rosemary flavours remain completely intact.
- For a festive winter variant, top the gluten-free focaccia with caramelised red onion, sprigs of thyme instead of rosemary and a scattering of coarse sea salt before baking for a savoury holiday centrepiece.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weigh the gluten-free plain flour directly in the mixing bowl thanks to the integrated scale, guaranteeing an accurate flour blend every time. [Time Savings]
- Grinding the blanched almonds to a fine meal in the Thermomix takes seconds and gives the gluten-free focaccia a moist, nutty crumb. [Multi-Function]
- Kneading the sticky gluten-free dough in the TM7 is completely hands-free, saving you from batter-covered fingers and uneven mixing. [Hands-Free]
- Heating the water to the ideal yeast temperature in the Thermomix ensures the instant yeast activates properly for a well-risen loaf. [Temperature Control]
- Mixing the xanthan gum evenly through the flour blend in the Thermomix prevents gummy pockets and delivers a uniform crumb structure. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- olive oil
- blanched almonds
- cornflour
- gluten free plain white flour
- dried instant yeast
- sugar
- xanthan gum
- fine sea salt
- water
- fresh rosemary