the fundamentals of gluten-free baking
Over 50 easy-to follow introductory pages lay out my baking
philosophy—how to use the natural properties of real foods to create baked
goods with superior taste and texture. Create the best gluten free baked goods and learn to substitute
ingredients with confidence.
traditional breads and flatbreads
traditional breads and flatbreads
hot cross buns
Old-fashioned
warmly-spiced buns with hints of dried fruit. These will become a holiday
favorite. Grain-free and nut-free.
pumpernickel rolls
Dark,
chewy, and moist rolls perfect for deli sandwiches and substantial enough to
hold a juicy burger and all its fixings. Grain-free and nut-free.
potato rosemary bread
New
potatoes in this yeasted loaf create a moist, soft crumb that slices easily and
cleanly for sandwiches. Pure simple ingredients with no gums or binders.
Grain-free, dairy-free, and nut-free.
quick breads, breakfast foods, and muffins
flourless blueberry banana crepes
These moist
crepes have only four main ingredients, including a touch of sour cream that pairs well with the
fruit and adds a slight tang to the crepes. Grain-free and nut-free.
glazed yeast doughnuts
Melt-in-your
mouth and squishy doughnuts. They puff up when fried and are the lightest
gluten-free doughnut I’ve ever encountered. Grain-free and nut-free.
sunrise warming muffins
These unique muffins contain all kinds of
anti-inflammatory ingredients like turmeric, ginger, rosemary, and green tea.
They are sweet and hot and oh so comforting. Grain-free and nut-free.
savories
ravioli with creamy roasted garlic filling
Gluten free fresh ravioli is a rarity, but
dairy-free ravioli is unheard of. This dough mixes easily and rolls out without
a fuss—a combination of potato starch and mashed potatoes adds elasticity and a
wonderful creamy flavor. Grain-free, dairy-free, and nut-free.
cheesy breadsticks
These
addictive cheesy and crisp bread sticks can be prepared in minutes. The dough
rolls out cleanly and easily. The recipe makes 30 12-inch bread sticks or make
the dough ahead of time and bake fresh breadsticks whenever you want.
Grain-free and nut-free.
shortcrust pastry (pâte brisée)
Just
four ingredients plus salt, this is a piecrust that you can whip up in your
food processor in minutes. It is durable enough to hold any fillings and shines
as a stand-alone tart shell. Grain-free and nut-free.
cookies and bars
benne wafers
Sesame seeds are the stars in these thin,
crispy, melt-in-your mouth wafers. Practically flourless, they are a South
Carolina Low Country tradition. One batch makes 80 thin cookies. The wafers
stay fresh in a tin for several weeks. Grain-free and nut-free.
fortune cookies
Remember
when you used to be able to eat fortune cookies? The batter for these light and
airy cookies is surprisingly simple to prepare, and the cookies can be the hit
of your next dinner party. Grain-free, dairy-free, and nut-free.
yankee ginger snaps
“Snaps” is a bit of a misnomer with these soft
and chewy ginger snaps bursting with flavor and molasses goodness. They also
make your kitchen smell divine. Grain-free, dairy-free, and nut-free.
cakes
applesauce cake with brown sugar caramel glaze
This
uncomplicated cake is just flour, sugar, oil, eggs, and apple sauce with spices
and a little leavening. The creamy caramel glaze takes an ordinary applesauce
cake and makes it a truly special dessert. Nut-free.
sponge shortcakes
This
fool-proof sponge shortcake is both easy to make—just four main ingredients--
and extremely versatile for use in many
other types of desserts like tiramisu or trifles Grain-free and nut-free.
italian cream cake
This rich
cake is studded with toasted pecans and topped with cream cheese icing.
Definitely a show-stopper, but don’t be fooled by its looks. It is a easy to
make as any traditional cake. Grain-free.
pies and desserts
chocolate lava bonbons
The inspiration for these bonbons was 1994
Pillsbury Bakeoff winning recipe: a Hershey’s Kiss wrapped in a brownie. They
are fun to make and so satisfying to eat. Grain-free and nut-free.
fresh pear tart
This Anjou pear recipe with hints of orange and
clove works just as well as an open-faced tart or with the crust as shown here.
The pastry dough is sweetcrust pastry (pâte
sucrée,)
another recipe found in this cookbook. Grain-free
and nut-free.
fresh fruit cheesecake tartlets
These
coconut-based tart shells are reminiscent of a macaroon with the flavor burst
and crunch of cacao nibs. Topped with a light cheesecake filling and fresh
seasonal berries, this is the perfect dessert for a summertime picnic or a
no-fuss dessert to serve at an elegant dinner party. Grain-free and nut-free.
recipes featuring pre-made breads
blue potato pizza with red pepper confetti
Top
an Against The Grain Pizza Shell with tomato sauce, cheese, blue potatoes and
diced sweet red pepper or prepare the yeasted rising crust pizza dough (recipe in cookbook) for a colorful and delicious pizza. Grain-free and
nut-free.
south-of-the-border grilled flatbread, vermont
style
The rising crust pizza dough (recipe in cookbook) or an Against The Grain
Pizza shell makes a very satisfying flatbread Panini on the grill. This one is
made with Cabot Chipotle Cheddar cheese and local bacon. Grain-free and
nut-free.
onion rings
These fried onion rings are battered and breaded
with crumbs from Against The Grain Original Baguettes. Or make sourdough
baguettes (recipe in cookbook) and
save the leftovers for breadcrumbs. These are a plump and juicy treat.
Grain-free and nut-free.
Photography by Jennifer May.
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