Gluten Free Culinary Tips

[Guest guest]

While doing some GF research I found these tips and would like to share

them :-) Be well, demoChef david

 

GLUTEN-FREE Culinary Tips

[Note to reader: please make vegan adjustments as necessary. For example,

instead of using chicken broth, substitute chicken-style broth, and so on. Knox

gelatin can be replaced with a vegan gelatin. Thank you Chef David, for the

tips!]

 

RICHARD COPPEDGE

When making a gluten-free yeast bread keep in mind that hydration,

mixing speed and yeast content all need to be increased. Also, use a

paddle attachment for mixing, bake the bread in a pan with side walls,

bake with steam and release the steam later through venting.

JESSICA HALE

Cooking a gourmet, gluten-free meal requires forethought and a well

stocked pantry. Having basics on hand such as GF chicken stock, GF

sausage, roasted peppers and garlic, fresh herbs, spices and good

quality GF prepared foods like pasta, tortillas and condiments, will

transform your gluten-free cooking from a basic meal to an outstanding

meal.

RON PICKARSKI

In making a gluten-free roux, primary consideration must be given to

the percentage of carbohydrate (Starch) in the grain, which must be high

to thicken the sauce, and the mesh (Milling) must be highly refined to

give the sauce a smooth texture.

MONICA POOLE

Always let your dough or batter have time to rest. Tired dough is

cranky! Rested dough behaves beautifully.

LORNA SASS

Since no two batches of quinoa require precisely the same amount of

water to become tender, I find that the best way to cook quinoa is in an

abundance of boiling water�like pasta. Whole Grains Every Day, Every

Way (to be published November 2006).

JOEL SCHAEFER

When you find a product or ingredient you like to cook with, find as

many ways to prepare it. You will have many more enjoyable meals without

having to think too much too much about it.

ERIC STEIN

Knox Un-Flavored gelatin is readily available in regular grocery

stores in the baking supplies area. It adds moisture and helps bind

ingredients. It is a welcome addition to bread recipes with gluten-free

flours.

LEE TOBIN

Always use the freshest, least processed ingredients in your dishes

to maintain quality and gluten-free integrity.

RENEE ZONKA

When making a gluten-free pie crust, make sure you do not overwork

the dough. Also, roll the dough between two sheets of plastic wrap. This

will make it easier to roll, pick up and place into the pie pan.