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Those on a gluten-free diet in Morocco know the challenge of finding or making a properly textured gluten-free Moroccan bread to replace regular Moroccan bread (khobz).
That's because bread is famously used in place of utensils to scoop up Moroccan salads, sides and main dishes.
Eating by hand is the norm in Morocco, and it's not only acceptable but encouraged to clean one's plate and soak up sauce with pieces of crusty, chewy bread.
An Easy Gluten Free Bread or Sandwich Roll Recipe
This gluten-free bread recipe works well for all of that and more. The dough can be shaped into free-form loaves that resemble khobz or into sandwich-sized rolls.
Be sure to select a high-quality gluten free flour mix intended for making bread. The mix should be yeast-free as you'll be adding yeast yourself.
The bread shown here was made using Schär Mix B
If you're in the US, you might want to try using King Arthur or Bob's Red Mill products. Again, be sure that the mix you buy is recommended for bread recipes and not limited to cakes or cookies.
Do You Need to Use Xanthan Gum?
Xanthan gum isn't required in this recipe, but I am aware that it's often recommended in gluten free baking and have used it in other recipes.
If your gluten-free bread flour mix doesn't contain xanthan gum and you want to use it, the standard amount is 1 to 2 teaspoons per cup of gluten-free flour. You might want to experiment to see if it makes a notable difference in your results.
The shelf life for homemade gluten-free Moroccan bread is quite short. Freeze leftovers to preserve that fresh-baked quality and texture.