Ingredients
- 280g GF flour mix see (see below)
- 200g castor sugar
- ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ level tsp xanthan gum
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 1tsp vanilla extract
- 150g dried cherries
- 100g green pistachios
- 1 egg, for egg wash and rice flour for dusting
Method
- Pre-heat the oven to 160°C, 325°F, Gas 3.
- Line a baking tray with non-stick baking paper.
- Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, soda, xanthan gum and salt, very thoroughly.
- Add the eggs and vanilla and use a stiff spoon to beat well. Finally add the cherries and the pistachios. Depending on the flour, add a drop more water if the mixture is dry; you want soft dough that holds its shape.
- Flour your hands, divide the dough in half and shape into two equal rolls, roughly 30cm x 5cm (12″x 2″). Sprinkle with flour if the dough is sticky.
- Place both dough rolls onto the baking sheet and brush well with the egg wash.
- Bake in the oven for about 30 minutes until pale golden and set.
- Remove the logs from the oven and place the baking sheet on a rack to cool slightly for about 10-15 minutes.
- Transfer to a chopping board and slice into 1½ cm (¾″) slices.
- Place back onto the baking sheet and re-bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Cool.
Phil's Tips
400g (14oz) GF flour mix:
- 125g (4½oz) soya flour
- 50g (2oz) tapioca flour
- 125g (4½oz) potato flour
- 100g (3½oz) cornflour
Mix togther well and store for use as needed.