Gluten free all purpose flour for gluten free desserts can be made by creating your very own gluten free flour mix.
There are numerous gluten free flour alternatives that exist today because of the gluten free movement.
You can create a gluten free all purpose flour using a few of the following grains or create a gluten free flour mix that's grain free.
It's really up to your taste buds and individual preference.
You'll also learn about where hidden gluten may be hiding in your favorite desserts.
Most pre-packaged desserts will contain some form of gluten or hidden gluten which can be a big problem for the gluten intolerant.
As you can see there are many gluten free alternatives to choose from to create your very own gluten free all purpose flour.
However, in the beginning you may want to purchase a gluten free all purpose flour at your local grocery stores or local health food stores
Most health food stores will have a gluten free section and carry many different brands of a gluten free all purpose flour for you to try.
Even the big grocery stores like Costco will carry a gluten free flour mix these days. That's if your looking for a really big bag of gluten free all purpose flour - lol.
This can be your all purpose flour for gluten free muffins, cupcakes, cookies, pie crusts, and cakes.
You can bake gluten free blueberry muffins, vanilla cupcakes, chocolate chip cookies, quiche, or gluten free birthday cakes.
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40% whole grain flours mixed with 60% starches or white rice flour will create a gluten free flour that has a protein to starch profile similar to wheat flour.
However, it is the gluten in wheat flour that gives it elasticity and body. These properties will always be missing in gluten free flours.
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Xanthan gum is a gluten free product. Xanthan gum is widely used as a thickening and stabilizing agent in gluten free desserts.
A little bit of Xanthan gum can be used as a wheat gluten replacement as it forms a sticky gel when combined with a liquid.
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Use this crust to make a variety of gluten free pies for you and your family. How about a gluten free lemon meringue, apple, berry, or pumpkin pie?
I have made a lot of gluten free/grain free breads, muffins, and cakes in the last few years. My favorite Paleo gluten free and grain free flour is coconut flour.
I just prefer the texture of coconut flour over almond flour when baking grain free desserts.
Coconut flour is also much lower in phytic acid and oxalic acid (oxalates) than almond flour.
Which means better nutrition and intestinal health for you when consuming Paleo gluten free desserts.
Coconut flour absorbs 3 times the liquid of almond flour or white flour.
You'll have to include enough eggs or added moisture when using coconut flour in your gluten free desserts.
Otherwise, you will end up with a very dense texture.
Use bananas, apples, or zucchini for added moisture in your coconut flour recipes. This also allows you to cut down on the amount of sugar added.
Also, mixing coconut flour, almond flour, and other gluten free flours can create a "grain-free" gluten free all purpose flour for your gluten free desserts.
See these coconut flour recipes to learn how make your own coconut flour banana bread and muffins.
If any of these "hidden gluten" sources are in your desserts, you may be consuming gluten even if the product says it's gluten free.
Be sure to always question or avoid any or all of these food additives if you are trying to avoid gluten. And stay away from gluten flours.