Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Bob's Red Mill - Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix - Review
Thumbs down to this recipe. I followed the directions according to the package. The cookies came out too dry and too hard. I will test this mix again at some other time, but next time, I will add apple sauce to increase softness.
Friday, January 22, 2010
365 Whole Foods - Gluten Free Pizza Crust Mix - Review
This is a great mix! The crust is fluffy and flavorful. I prepared thin crust pizzas with one box. You will be able to make 2 12x19 inch thin crust pizzas on baking sheets. Here are my SECRET recommendations for this recipe:
* Use a regular mixer with bread hooks.
* During the last mixing step, do not stop until the dough is smooth. The recipe recommends to mix the ingredients on the last step for only two minutes. You will need at least 3 more minutes. You should mix the dough until you do not see chunks or traces of dry ingredients.
* Use parchment paper to avoid the pizza from sticking to the bottom. This is a fantastic tip! Make sure to cut the parchment paper edges sticking outside the baking sheet/pan. You will not need oil to coat the sheet/pan.
* Please note, most gluten free doughs are very sticky. I recommend you use a soft spatula and a cup of water to dip the spatula. Dipping the spatula in water will prevent the dough from sticking on the spatula. This will also allow you to spread the dough with ease. Dip the spatula in water as many times as necessary.
Enjoy!
* Use a regular mixer with bread hooks.
* During the last mixing step, do not stop until the dough is smooth. The recipe recommends to mix the ingredients on the last step for only two minutes. You will need at least 3 more minutes. You should mix the dough until you do not see chunks or traces of dry ingredients.
* Use parchment paper to avoid the pizza from sticking to the bottom. This is a fantastic tip! Make sure to cut the parchment paper edges sticking outside the baking sheet/pan. You will not need oil to coat the sheet/pan.
* Please note, most gluten free doughs are very sticky. I recommend you use a soft spatula and a cup of water to dip the spatula. Dipping the spatula in water will prevent the dough from sticking on the spatula. This will also allow you to spread the dough with ease. Dip the spatula in water as many times as necessary.
Enjoy!
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Gluten Free Bob's Red Mill Bread Mix - Review
The mix works well if you use a regular mixer with hooks. My recommendations:
*Do not use beaters if you use a regular mixer. The dough will stick to the beaters and will quickly rise above the hooks. You will end up with a mess. If you stop once you start mixing, air pockets will develop. And after baking the dough, the loaf will have one or many big holes inside. This may end up looking like a giant bagel.
* Once you start mixing all the ingredients, do not stop until the dough is smooth and without big clumps.
TIP: Instead of putting oil and flour inside the baking pan, cover the inside of the pan with parchment paper. This will allow you to easily pull out the bread loaf without sides or bottom sticking to the pan.
*Do not use beaters if you use a regular mixer. The dough will stick to the beaters and will quickly rise above the hooks. You will end up with a mess. If you stop once you start mixing, air pockets will develop. And after baking the dough, the loaf will have one or many big holes inside. This may end up looking like a giant bagel.
* Once you start mixing all the ingredients, do not stop until the dough is smooth and without big clumps.
TIP: Instead of putting oil and flour inside the baking pan, cover the inside of the pan with parchment paper. This will allow you to easily pull out the bread loaf without sides or bottom sticking to the pan.
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