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Gluten Free Flour?

Anniecamp — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 21:50:01 GMT

My dh bought a box of gluten free flour. Does anybody know how to make bread with it?

Any chance of being able to use it in a bread machine?

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RacerGirl — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 22:50:43 GMT

Each type acts a bit different -- what type do you have?

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rosie03 — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 23:02:50 GMT

Bread is the one thing I have not been able to make, I can make almost everything, and it turns out quite well. I buy online, Jules flour, I think it is closest to regular flour and it measures cup for cup in all recipes.

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bluechat — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 00:19:05 GMT

I haven't tried making bread but love buckwheat flour, it's GF and makes yummy pancakes!

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Tigriss — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 00:51:57 GMT

I've made GF bread. It has more of a toothsome feeling to it. I mixed my own flour, but you can go to the manufacturer's site and get recipes http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/gluten-free-quick-and-easy-banana-bread-made-with-baking-mix-recipe There are more at King Arthur Flour's site.

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ChynnaBlue — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 01:19:38 GMT

I would try one of these: Link

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redtabby — Wed, 05 Feb 2014 02:08:55 GMT

The box may have a web address, My suggestion is to go to the site to check for bread recipes. My mother makes gluten free bread in her breadmaker all the time, she uses flours from Bob's Red Mill. Which brand did he buy?

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Luvtoshopathome — Thu, 06 Feb 2014 10:53:27 GMT

I love coconut flour and spelt flour but I don't make bread. I do make muffins, cookies etc. I also use extra virgin coconut oil in place of butter or any other type of oil. And instead of sugar I use organic coconut palm sugar. It tastes exactly like sugar and is so healthy. I guess you can see I love coconut products. They really do have many health benefits. If you're interested Swanson vitamins website is where I buy everything.

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Anniecamp — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 01:51:04 GMT

Wow. Thank you all for the good information!

The brand he bought was Betty Crocker Gluten Free Flour. I had no idea they even made it. I'm very new to gluten free foods. The gluten free bread I've been buying is $4.99 a loaf. I was hoping I could bake some for less, with maybe better taste, although what I've been buying isn't that bad, just different.

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KateChopin — Sun, 09 Feb 2014 20:11:12 GMT

Is it the mix? You can't use gluten free flour without combining it with some other things for a similar taste in baking.

I use Brown Rice flour for cooking and the family loves it. For baking, I check the gluten free recipe. Usually a combination of things is necessary to dup.

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KateChopin — Sun, 09 Feb 2014 20:13:52 GMT

Oh, and the gluten free Bisquick is fabulous. Baarilla and Ronzoni now make gluten free pasta and Maggiano's is incredible in accomodating a gluten free need. So do Outback and Carabba's.

Where were these people fifteen years ago!!!

We now have a fabulous gluten free bakery near us. Italian bread is great, and so are the scones, cookies, cake. Sigh.

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Anniecamp — Tue, 11 Feb 2014 02:21:49 GMT

No, it's not a mix, just a box of gluten free flour.

I had no idea that Bisquick had a gluten free version. I'll have to check that out!

Would love to have a gluten free bakery to go to.

I see I have a lot to learn.

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FallowedGround — Wed, 12 Feb 2014 02:49:04 GMT

I have issues with modern wheat products and am GF except for the exclusive use of einkorn flour, which I buy through jovial. Check out their web. I enjoy their products and service.

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2zbeach — Wed, 12 Feb 2014 05:40:39 GMT

King Arthur makes a gluten free bread mix, complete with yeast. It seemed to be more like a traditional bread when I made it. Family liked it. Bread is hard to make from scratch. You need several flours, xantham gum, and some other things. I haven't had any luck with making it from scratch.

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NAES1 — Wed, 12 Feb 2014 06:31:17 GMT

On 2/10/2014 Anniecamp said:
No, it's not a mix, just a box of gluten free flour.

I had no idea that Bisquick had a gluten free version. I'll have to check that out!

Would love to have a gluten free bakery to go to.

I see I have a lot to learn.

Hi Anniecamp, I just happen to read this about "GLUTEN-FREE". Also, I had no idea that there was a gluten free flour, but am absoluely against gluten 'anything'.
Tomorrow my husband & I are driving approx. 40 miles to a gluten free bakery for assorted breads, muffins. I found out from a good friend who is gluten intolerant, so this was word of mouth. I am going to ask if these bakery goods can be mailed or where do they buy their stock from? I am not in any sense of the imagination a kitchen person-defitely not a oven/bakery person but would try my luck if I can go gluten (bakery) free if I find quality ingredients; not every product that says Gluten Free is the REAL thing. Call around or do a mapquest in your area..you may be as surprised as I was. I, personally do not want "G" in any of my foods. Also, I asking the cook next door, who uses a breadmaker, if it makes any difference with using regular flour versus (if I find out from this bakery:buying flour) what would be the outcome of the bread, if I do it myself...............?

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JennPari — Wed, 12 Feb 2014 17:18:29 GMT

There are many types of gluten free flour out there, but the easiest are the ones that will measure cup for cup just like regular flour and not need the use of xanthan gum. Chef Thomas Keller developed one call Cup 4 Cup that measures just like flour. There are a few others out there, look on amazon.com. I think it's expensive, but worth it if I want to invite my sister and her boyfriend over. He's celiac and can't even be where flour has been on countertops.

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NAES1 — Wed, 12 Feb 2014 21:05:28 GMT

On 2/12/2014 JennPari said: There are many types of gluten free flour out there, but the easiest are the ones that will measure cup for cup just like regular flour and not need the use of xanthan gum. Chef Thomas Keller developed one call Cup 4 Cup that measures just like flour. There are a few others out there, look on amazon.com. I think it's expensive, but worth it if I want to invite my sister and her boyfriend over. He's celiac and can't even be where flour has been on countertops.

...thank you JennPari... as I mentioned earlier, I have no use for gluten in my food(s). I have another poster friend who is a ( I would surmise) cook/chef in {her} kitchen. She told me that many gluten free foods can be bought from Amaz. com / It's always worth IT in cost, to be selective, 'if able'. I'll pass this on to anyone whom I know of this information. Sorry, I have absolutely no idea what xanthan gum / (use) is. This is my 2nd visit in with your kitchen friends. Unfortunately, I do not excel in cooking, just the after effect(s)= what foods do in playing havoc on one's body. Most people, until they are evaluated, do not know they are intolerent to scores of ingredients- alone- or used in prepartion from scratch. I am becoming better. I am able to have our meals perpared by a nutritionist.
I stay completely away from processed foods. The more simple to 'fix' and serve, usually is the worse... loaded with junk. I hear and read of so many patients having health issues and metabolism dysfunction due to foods.

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NAES1 — Wed, 12 Feb 2014 21:10:21 GMT

On 2/12/2014 JennPari said: There are many types of gluten free flour out there, but the easiest are the ones that will measure cup for cup just like regular flour and not need the use of xanthan gum. Chef Thomas Keller developed one call Cup 4 Cup that measures just like flour. There are a few others out there, look on amazon.com. I think it's expensive, but worth it if I want to invite my sister and her boyfriend over. He's celiac and can't even be where flour has been on countertops.

,,sorry for the second post as the 1st. The system jolts sometimes......I did not do it~!??

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letsgoplaces — Wed, 12 Feb 2014 21:31:32 GMT

I have been GF for several years. This bread is so good that my entire family LOVES it and wont eat anything else. For a GF white bread I buy Udi's but thats rare. We love this oatmeal bread. Check our the website below. I also included the recipe below. My bread turns out exactly like the photos. You wont be sorry the taste is incredible and it toasts up wonderfully. Also Pamela's Baking Mix sold on Amazon makes the BEST biscuits in the world and the recipe along with others is on the back of the bag.

http://www.yammiesglutenfreedom.com/2012/11/gluten-free-honey-oat-bread.html

3 1/3 cups oat flour (or 4 cups of gluten-free oats plus more for the top)
2 scant tablespoons yeast
1 1/2 cups warm water
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup corn starch (or tapioca flour)
1/2 cup rice flour (white or sweet white rice flour. Brown rice would probably work to but I haven't tried that yet)
2 teaspoons xanthan gum
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
4 eggs

If you're using whole oats, blend them in the food processor until they're pretty fine (as fine as you can get them). Meanwhile combine the yeast and water and let sit for a few minutes. Add the oil, honey, starch, flour, xanthan gum, and oats and beat until combined. Add the salt, cinnamon, and eggs. Beat for a few minutes until fluffy. Pour into a well greased 10 inch loaf pan and allow to rise for about 45 minutes until doubled. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350ºF. Sprinkle the top of the risen loaf with some more oats and cut a few slits in the top with a serrated knife. Bake for about 45 minutes. Allow to cool before cutting

I always end up with more batter than this recipe says, so I use a 10 inch pan AND a smaller loaf pan and get 1 large and 1 small loaf of bread. I also have used the brown rice flour with this recipe and it works better than the white in my opinion.

Gluten-free Honey Oat Bread

3 1/3 cups oat flour (or 4 cups of gluten-free oats plus more for the top)
2 scant tablespoons yeast
1 1/2 cups warm water
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup corn starch (or tapioca flour)
1/2 cup rice flour (white or sweet white rice flour. Brown rice would probably work to but I haven't tried that yet)
2 teaspoons xanthan gum
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
4 eggs
Read more at http://www.yammiesglutenfreedom.com/2012/11/gluten-free-honey-oat-bread.html#ffVdrMB7m2qSgjqz.99

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RacerGirl — Wed, 12 Feb 2014 22:03:42 GMT

On 2/12/2014 JennPari said: There are many types of gluten free flour out there, but the easiest are the ones that will measure cup for cup just like regular flour and not need the use of xanthan gum. Chef Thomas Keller developed one call Cup 4 Cup that measures just like flour. There are a few others out there, look on amazon.com. I think it's expensive, but worth it if I want to invite my sister and her boyfriend over. He's celiac and can't even be where flour has been on countertops.

Cup4Cup is my favorite and most used gluten free flour blend as well. Of all the types/brands that I have tried, I have had by far the best success with this one in any of my everyday recipes to swap them into gluten free. As I've mentioned before, my youngest DD has Celiac and therefore is very sensitive to any amount of gluten in her food. Suprisingly, I've used Cup4Cup in recipes that were also consumed by gluten loving people and they have not only liked the results but expressed surprised that gf could take so good.