Easy Wheat Free Cooking
There are some things you need to keep in mind when you are doing wheat free cooking. Cooking and baking with non-traditional flours requires some knowledge beyond your basic baking skills in order to get results that are not heavy and flat.
First of all, don’t stress the advice that most people give that you need to buy and keep every kind of wheat flour substitute on earth. That will only confuse you more and will make cooking a nightmare.
In addition, some alternative flours expire. Bags of rancid cooking ingredients will not make for a happy baker. Experiment with a few different wheat free baking mixes.
There are dozens of options available from Pamela’s, Arrowhead Mills, Namaste, Authentic Foods, Bob’s Red Mill, and more. Try the recipes on the boxes or bags, and substitute them in your favorite recipes.
When you have 3 or 4 favorites make sure to keep some on hand for all your baking needs. You don’t have to keep them in the boxes, in fact keeping them in airtight containers may extend their shelf life.
Make sure to be cautious of any other food allergies you may have. Many people have more than one food allergy.
Secondly, wheat free cooking requires a lot of practice to get right. I mean, a lot of practice. You will probably throw away a lot of messed up cookies, cakes and bread your first week, but thats ok.
Stick with it and remember that each item you bake is another step towards perfection. Keep a record of your experiments so you can learn from your mistakes.
Third, network with other people in your boat. Whether through a local support group, or online, being able to trade recipes and tips with other people who are dealing with the same issues will save you a lot of time and perhaps more than one headache.
It is true, it will probably take you a while to get used to wheat free cooking. Just remember to keep your favorite mixes handy, keep a record of your experiments and meet with other wheat free people and you will be a pro in no time.
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