Tag: gluten-free bread

Powdered Psyllium Husks vs Whole Psyllium Husks: what are the differences in gluten-free baking?

Powdered Psyllium Husks vs Whole Psyllium Husks: what are the differences in gluten-free baking?

Many gluten-free bakers that start baking with psyllium husks very soon find themselves with some doubts about the type of psyllium husks to buy. Some recipes refers to powdered psyllium husks, some recipes call for whole or coarse psyllium husks, some recipes just mention psyllium 

85% Brown/Whole Gluten-Free Sourdough Bread

85% Brown/Whole Gluten-Free Sourdough Bread

This brown gluten-free sourdough bread is fairly versatile and soft, even though it is made with whole flours for 85% of the blend. It is my go-to nutritious and healthy bread. The flour blend used is rice-free and based on sorghum, gluten-free oat flour, and 

White Gluten-Free Sourdough Bread (Long Bulk)

White Gluten-Free Sourdough Bread (Long Bulk)

This white gluten-free sourdough bread is very versatile and great for anything where you need some good and soft white bread. It is great for sandwiches and panini. The flour blend used is based on white rice and gluten-free oat flour. Check the exact blend 

White Gluten-Free Sourdough Bread (long proof)

White Gluten-Free Sourdough Bread (long proof)

This white gluten-free sourdough bread is very versatile and great for anything where you need some good and soft white bread. It is great for sandwiches and panini. The flour blend used is based on white rice and gluten-free oat flour. Check the exact blend 

Gluten-Free Bread Shaping Techniques

When shaping gluten-free bread that is bound with psyllium husk, I have an approach that is very similar to shaping of doughs with gluten. The main principle in place is to always keep a “floured” side and a sticky side. Firstly, lightly flour your counter 

All you need to start baking gluten-free bread and pizza

All you need to start baking gluten-free bread and pizza

Gluten-free bread can be intimidating. But I, along with many other cooks and home cooks, are here to share my results and my flour blends so that the process can be as smooth as possible for you. I can assure you it is possible to 

How long to ferment a GF dough, when to shape, when to bake

How long to ferment a GF dough, when to shape, when to bake

The variables affecting dough fermentation time The benefits of dough long fermentations are multiple. An especially important one is complex flavour development. One other relevant benefit is digestibility (the bread will be easier to digest, because enzymes and lacto acid bacteria will join the party 

Gluten-Free Rice Sourdough Starter: how to make it, maintain it, use it

Gluten-Free Rice Sourdough Starter: how to make it, maintain it, use it

If you are new to the idea of sourdough baking/fermentation, read What is sourdough and why would I bake with it? Creating your own sourdough starter can be intimidating at the beginning. It can seem also intimidating to maintain, as most people suggest a bakery-like 

What is sourdough and why should I bake with it?

What is sourdough and why should I bake with it?

  If you are new to the idea of fermentation and do not know how it works, I encourage you to read my other article What is fermentation and why fermenting? If you want to start a sourdough starter, check the article Gluten-Free Rice Sourdough 

GLUTEN-FREE BREAD FLOUR BLENDS

GLUTEN-FREE BREAD FLOUR BLENDS

Gluten-free bread baking generally involves the use of a number of flours and starches to make bread. Because of that, most recipes can intimidate. As many other cooks baking gluten-free bread, I develop my own mixes that I use as the base for my recipes.