Gluten free flour UK

I've tried many of the commercial GF flours here in the US and have not been too pleased. I don't like the ones that are made with any bean flours. I don't like the flavor. I make my own that's a mix of rice flour, potato starch, tapioca starch and powdered nonfat milk. I would suggest picking a commercial product that's based on rice flour.
Have you done a lot of GF baking? In many recipes you can't just substitute the flour. You need some additional binding agents.

My hubby has had food intolerance issues for a few years. His main intolerance is dairy and gluten is only borderline but I bake with gluten free ingredients for him.

I never had much luck getting a good cake from gf flour, I tried the Dove brand and also tried mixing the potato, rice and other blends but I still couldn't get that nice light texture or taste to a plain cake.

For his birthday and special occasions, I make him carrot cake now...I use James Martins carrot cake recipe but I replace the flour with Gf flour. I also add cherries, walnuts, peacans and coconut which bulks out the cake. Because there is so much else in the cake and little "cake" itself it turns out great!

Definitely don't try and make a special cake for Easter without a practice run first... also the Tesco free from cake is delicious, I doubt being able to bake one as good.

p.s if you do try it out, make sure and get some Xanthan gum...add it in as it's a must with GF flours, I was able to get some from Tesco simple enough.

Hello.

I always use Doves, and have never had any issues... and don't add extra xantham gum.

My go to sponge recipe is below. I have even used it in baking competitions, to high aclaim for texture and taste.

It is very adaptable, for cupcakes, sponges, lemon cakes etc... just scale up or down as necessary, and add the extra ingredients after getting to a smooth batter.
Raspberry jam, cherry jam, lemon curd, cherries (tossed in desicated coconut so they don't sink)or lemon and orange juice and zest are all yummy!

100g doves gluten free self raising flour
70g doves gluten free plain flour
1 teaspoon baking powder (this should be GF too)
100g butter, softened
150g caster sugar (ideally golden)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
85ml whole milk

Preheat oven to 190C (or 175C fan) I've used both, and have no preference!


Put the butter, sugar and vanilla extract in a large bowl and beat with a hand held electric mixer until it is pale and fluffy. Add the eggs and milk and mix well.
NOTE: It will look very "wrong" at this point, almost curdled, but don't panic!


Sift in both flours, baking powder, bicarb of soda and beat on a low speed until well combined into a smooth batter.

Pour the mixture into your chosen tin/ tray etc.

Pop in the oven for about 20-25 minutes until well risen and a skewer inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before decorating etc.

(timing on the low end for cupcakes, longer for a thick sponge, obviously!)

Best of luck - I'm sure your hubby will be thrilled...

Jules x

edited to add note about GF baking powder - which I forgot as it is all I have :laugh:

I believe Budweiser is OK for gluten-free folks!

Hahahahaha. Budweiser is not okay, but that comment did give me a good laugh.

Track down some beers made from Sorghum. I don't drink them often and mainly use them for cooking so I know less about the "good ones". If your local stores don't carry them, you likely can place special orders.

I do know that Redbridge is the Budweisser of GF beers (and made by Anheuser-Busch)

St. Peter's has some varieties that are way too high in alcohol content for my liking, and taste it.

Bard's generally gets good reviews.

Those are the only ones I've found and tried though I'd love to get my hands on a Green's Endeavor to try a dark GF beer.