Gluten-Free Grain-Free Focaccia

By aerin8

http://buttoni.wordpress.com/2013/04/22/gluten-free-grain-free-focaccia/

Ingredients

• 1/2 c. almond flour
• 1/4 c. golden flax meal
• 1/4 c. plain whey protein powder
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 3 T. cream cheese, softened
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 c. grated Monterrey Jack cheese
• 1/2 c. grated Mozzarella cheese
• 1 tsp. cider vinegar
• 1 T. heavy cream
• 1 T. water
• 1 tsp. yeast dissolved in 1 T. warm water (optional, for flavor only)
• Spices or seeds of your choosing sprinkled on top before baking.

Preparation

Step 1

DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350º. Soften cream cheese in medium mixing bowl in microwave. Beat in the eggs, cream, water, vinegar, both cheeses and dissolved yeast (if using). Measure and add in all the dry ingredients and stir well with a rubber spatula. Line a sheet pan either with parchment paper or silicone sheet. Scrap the batter onto the prepared pan, spreading it as evenly as possible with the spatula into a rectangle that is roughly 10″x13″. Batter will be about ¼” thick. Sprinkle on spices if using any. Pop bread into 350º oven and bake for about 20 minutes or until done to the touch in the center and lightly browned around the edges. Cool a few minutes and cut evenly into 9 “slices. When totally cool, store in plastic bag in your refrigerator.

NOTE: This can also be baked in a small 8×4 loaf, which will take about 30 minutes to cook

NUTRITIONAL INFO: Makes 9 large slices, each contains:

149 calories

11.5 g fat

3.5 g carbs, 2.1 g fiber, 1.4 g NET CARBS

10.1 g protein

204 mg sodium

65 mg potassium

12% RDA Vitamin B12, 10% calcium, 18% phosphorous, 10% selenium.