10 Tips for  Gluten-Free Baking For Beginners

Gluten-free means trouble for many bakers. As a vitally important protein in creating bonds within many textures of breads and cakes, baking without gluten can be quite a feat.

If you’re interested in learning gluten-free baking for your business, friends, or personal preference, you’re in the right place! Here are our 10 tips for gluten-free baking for beginners.

Start with Simple Gluten-Free Baking At Home

Don’t be afraid to focus on simpler recipes when you’re first experimenting without gluten. Simpler dishes like cookies and pancakes are delicious and a great first step to gluten-free foods.

Identify Which Bakes Traditionally Need Gluten

A key step to understanding and baking without gluten is spending the time to identify why gluten is traditionally helpful.

Use Containers with Walls for Baking Structure

Speaking of gluten-free bread, most of its structure and ability to rise effectively comes from gluten protein. When baking with gluten-free bread dough, using a baking container with walls for support can help keep its integrity.

Mix Gluten-Free Doughs More Slowly

Gluten-free batters are thinner than traditional batters and doughs. As a result, you’ll find that there is less snap-back and pull in gluten-free recipes. As a general rule, mixing your yeast breads and other things like cake batter more slowly is more beneficial.

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