There are so many things that you can make with gluten free flour, thanks to the high-quality of modern flour blends like Glutafin Gluten Free Select Multipurpose Mix. From sweet treats to savoury staples, you’ll find there’s plenty you can make, even when you are following a strict gluten free diet.

Sometimes gluten free flour can be even better

You can use gluten free flour to create many of your favourite foods, with results that are every bit as good as traditional flour. And sometimes, the lack of gluten can even work to lift your cooking to a whole new level, for example:

1. Biscuits and cookies – the naturally soft texture of gluten free flour makes for brilliant biscuits, like light, sweet shortbreads
2. Brownies and traybakes – the lack of gluten gives you a delightfully moist and fudgy centre that can be hard to achieve with standard flour.
3. Pancakes – sweet or savoury, the light batter texture you get with gluten free flour makes pancakes ‘flipping’ good.
4. Yorkshire puddings – in the same way, batter made from gluten free flour is ideal for creating light, crunchy Yorkshires to go with your Sunday roast.

Gluten free flour recipes that need a little help

While cooking with gluten free flour can sometimes enhance the results, some other recipes will need a little help. Here are our top tips for cooking your favourites with gluten free flour:

1. Gluten free bread – there are some great gluten free bread recipes out there, but remember, even if it smells irresistible, you need to leave your Gluten free bread to cool completely before slicing it, or you risk a stodgy centre.
2. Gluten free pastry – baking gluten free pastry will put pies and pasties back on the menu, but you need to keep all your ingredients as cool as possible to get the right texture and stop the pastry from crumbling. Rolling it between sheets of greaseproof paper can make it easier to handle.
3. Gluten free pizza bases – a firm favourite with the whole family, gluten free pizzas are a fantastic Friday night treat. Make sure you let the batter rest for 15-30minutes before baking.
4. Gluten free cakes – gluten free flour works well in a range of cakes, from light sponges to denser styles like date and walnut. Remember, gluten free flour needs more moisture in the mix, so add extra water, milk or even natural yoghurt.

Always use specific gluten free recipes

We know it will be tempting to simply swap out the flour in your favourite recipes – and sometimes it really is as easy as that. However, it’s always better to look for a recipe that has been specifically designed for gluten free baking, as this will include all the tips and techniques you need to get the best from your gluten free flour.

There are dozens and dozens of delicious recipes to be found right here on the Glutafin website, and we’ve highlighted many of them in this article. Each one has been carefully formulated by our experts to be as good, if not better, than the traditional version, and each one is completely safe for coeliacs.

Now you’re cooking!

Gluten free flour opens up a world of delicious dishes, tasty snacks and sweet treats, so what are you waiting for? Pull on your pinny, grab your mixing bowl and get cooking!

Glutafin gluten free flour mixes are available on prescription across the UK (though availability varies in England). Find out more and try them for yourself by registering for your free taster box by simply clicking here and entering your postcode.-

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What difference does gluten make to flour?

A. Flour containing gluten creates a denser, stretchier dough with elastic properties that trap air and moisture in bread and cakes. Without it, gluten free flour mixes need a supplementary binder such as guar or xanthan gum.

Q. Can I substitute gluten free flour for standard flour in my recipes?

A. Yes, in some recipes you can simply swap flours gram for gram. However, in most cases it is recommended that you follow a specially designed gluten free version of the recipe.

Q. What do I need to consider when cooking with gluten free flour?

A. You need to bear in mind that gluten free flour needs more fluid than standard flour. Your mixture will need to rest for 15-30minutes before cooking, it may need cooking at a lower temperature for longer, and the finished product may need to rest to ensure cooking is complete.

Q. Can cooking with gluten free flour improve the results?

A. Sometimes, yes! For example, brownies and tray bakes benefit from a deliciously chewy, fudgy centre, and biscuits and cookies benefit from the naturally soft, tender texture of gluten free flour.

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