Recipes

[CoffeeNut]

I thought I would share this recipe if anyone is needing a gluten free item for their holiday menu.  It's moist and delicious. 

I converted this recipe which has been used in our family for at least 50 years.  The gluten free version tastes to us just like the original one.  It contains Crisco, so no need for anyone to point out the trans fat content.

-2 eggs

-1/3 cup soft shortening (Crisco)

-4 to 6 ripe bananas (I do 6 smaller sized)

-2/3 cup sugar

-1&3/4 cup gluten free 1:1 baking flour (I use Bob's Red              Mill Flour)

-3/4 teaspoon baking soda

-1&1/4 teaspoon cream of tarter

-1/2 teaspoon salt

-nuts to taste (I do 1/3 cup crushed pecans)

Preheat oven at 350.  

Combine eggs, shortening, bananas and sugar in mixing bowl.  Mix until well blended.  Stir in flour, soda, salt, cream of tarter and nuts.  Stir only until combined.  Pour into loaf pan (I always do the disposable aluminum ones) and bake for 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. 

It makes enough for one loaf or 4 of the mini loaf. 

[Leeny]

@CoffeeNut 

I want to thank you so much for this recipe. My DD has to eat gluten free and it's so hard to fix things at holiday time. I know she loves banana bread and this is going to be a big surprise for her,

I do have one question that you may be able to answer for me. I make meatballs for Christmas Eve and my recipe calls for cracker crumbs, which she can't eat. Do you have any suggestion? TIA

[CoffeeNut]

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@Leeny wrote:

@CoffeeNut 

I want to thank you so much for this recipe. My DD has to eat gluten free and it's so hard to fix things at holiday time. I know she loves banana bread and this is going to be a big surprise for her,

I do have one question that you may be able to answer for me. I make meatballs for Christmas Eve and my recipe calls for cracker crumbs, which she can't eat. Do you have any suggestion? TIA

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We tried this brand of gluten free crackers and they are pretty good.  They are made with rice flour and corn meal.  It should act like a substitute in the meatballs.  Our local Walmart carries it so it should be easy to find.  You might have to pulse it a few times in a blender.

[Chopsmom]

@CoffeeNut 

Thank you!!!!!!

I was diagnosed gluten intolerant back in August. 

I'll be making this next week☺

[Etoile308]

@Leeny, have you tried making meatballs with cooked rice? That's what I've used in stuffed peppers.

[Tchr58]

There are many good gluten free recipes available on Pinterest. As for the cracker crumbs, 4-C makes gluten free bread crumbs, both seasoned and unseasoned. I use them all the time. 

[Leeny]

@Etoile308 

No, I haven't tried cooked rice for these meatballs. I have used rice in meatballs when I make porcupine  meatballs though.

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@Etoile308 wrote:

@Leeny, have you tried making meatballs with cooked rice? That's what I've used in stuffed peppers.

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[Leeny]

@CoffeeNut 

Thank You for this great suggestion. Since I shop quite often at WalMart I will have to give these a try. Thank You again. 

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@CoffeeNut wrote:

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@Leeny wrote:

@CoffeeNut 

I want to thank you so much for this recipe. My DD has to eat gluten free and it's so hard to fix things at holiday time. I know she loves banana bread and this is going to be a big surprise for her,

I do have one question that you may be able to answer for me. I make meatballs for Christmas Eve and my recipe calls for cracker crumbs, which she can't eat. Do you have any suggestion? TIA

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We tried this brand of gluten free crackers and they are pretty good.  They are made with rice flour and corn meal.  It should act like a substitute in the meatballs.  Our local Walmart carries it so it should be easy to find.  You might have to pulse it a few times in a blender.

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