When was the last time you made food for your family that everyone talked about for weeks? It isn't always easy to design menus and prepare food that people will love, which is why a focus on healthy options can make a big difference. About a year ago, I started paying more and more attention to making different things that my friends and family would love, and it was really incredible to see the difference that my new cooking choices made. Now, I can honestly say that my kids love my cooking, and it has really brought us together as a family. Check out this blog for great information on creating better food for family.
If you have switched to a gluten-free diet you know how challenging it can be to find the right substitutions. Finding ingredients that are certified gluten-free can help you bake bread again without too much of a headache. Here are three different types of flour that can be substituted to create gluten free bread recipes your family will love:
Almond Flour
Almond flour is one of the most popular substitutions for white or whole wheat flours. This is because it is a healthier substitution option that is known to be low carb without the bitter taste other flours can have. It has high amounts of vitamin E and is rich with fiber. Almond flour is made by boiling the nuts before grinding them into a flour. Almond flour has a decent shelf life in the kitchen if you store it in an airtight container and keep it out of direct sunlight. These alternative gluten-free flour products can be more costly so you want to make sure you are taking care of it and getting your money's worth out of every package.
Brown or White Rice Flour
Brown or white rice flour can be some of the best substitutions for your favorite bread recipes. Making substitutions in recipes can often change the overall taste of the product, but these rice flours are more mild and are great options for bakers. Brown rice flour has a lot of B vitamins and is a high protein flour. The protein will help add more structure to be more bread-like in the way that traditional white flour provides.
Oat Flour
Oat flour can be a great substitution in gluten-free bread recipes because you can make it at home. Taking gluten-free oats and putting them in a food processor can help you create flour in your own kitchen. This flour is known to take on the flavors you are baking with instead of adding new unwanted ones. Oat flour can be denser, so recipes sometimes need to be changed to add more baking powder to make the bread less dense.
Learning to make homemade gluten free bread can take some time. Avoiding gluten can be a lot of work, but it's well worth the work to feel better and avoid something that isn't good for your body. Start testing some gluten free flours and learn the proper substitution ratios, it gets easier. Look for some good gluten free bread recipes and start experimenting with some tasty baked goods today!
Share29 January 2020
