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Gluten-free baking is a challenge. From hard and dry quick breads to mushy cakes, you are bound to make many mistakes, especially when you are first starting out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what if I told you gluten-free baking doesn’t have to be hard? You can avoid these gluten-free baking mistakes by following these tips. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow The Recipe To A Tee<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do not change gluten-free recipes. If you do, you will end up with negative results. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gluten-free flour is different from regular flour. Furthermore, gluten-free recipes contain specific ingredients, measurements, and techniques. If you change the recipe, it may come out wrong. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Test Before You Experiment<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I’m all for experimenting. But if you are going to experiment, test the recipe a few times first. Once you’ve baked the recipe a few times, you can start by making small changes until the recipe becomes something you love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gluten-Free Flours Are Different<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are thinking of substituting wheat flour with oat flour in a cake or bread recipe, don’t. It will end badly.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To mimic the texture, structure, and elasticity of gluten, you need the right combinations of gluten-free flours, gums, and starches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can make our own gluten-free flour blend<\/a><\/strong> or purchase a gluten-free all-purpose flour from the store. However, if you are buying gluten-free all-purpose flour, check the ingredients to see if it contains xanthan gum<\/a><\/strong> or guar gum. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These ingredients will give gluten-free baked goods structure and prevent them from falling apart. If your gluten-free flour does not contain one of these ingredients, add 1\/2 teaspoon of xanthan gum or guar gum to the dry ingredients for each cup of gluten-free flour in a recipe. Do not add more than this, or your gluten-free baked goods will have a gummy texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gluten-Free Baking Is Still A Science<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether you are baking with regular flour or gluten-free flour, it is still a science. Gluten-free baking need a little more attention because gluten-free flours are not as forgiving as wheat flour.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gluten-free flours have a finer texture than wheat flour, making them harder to measure accurately. Plus, it’s hard to dip the measuring cups into the little bags. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I usually buy gluten-free flour in large bags since I bake a lot. This makes it easier to measure gluten-free flour using measuring cups. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alternatively, you can measure the gluten-free flour over a sheet of parchment paper. Gently spoon the gluten-free flour into the measuring cup. Overfill the measuring cup, then use a butter knife to level it. The parchment paper will catch the excess flour, and you will be able to pour it back into the bag. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also use a kitchen scale instead of measuring cups. Weight is more accurate than volume, so you will have better results. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add More Baking Powder <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gluten-free baked goods need a little more baking powder to help them rise properly. If you don’t add enough flour, they will be dense instead of light and fluffy. I always add a tablespoon of baking powder to my gluten-free baked goods to quick breads and cakes. For other baked goods, I add 2 teaspoons of gluten-free flour per cup of flour. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Add More Eggs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Add another egg if you are making muffins or a quick bread like banana bread<\/a><\/strong>. The eggs add more volume to the batter. Since there is no gluten, the eggs give them a fluffier texture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spices And Flavorings Are Your Friends<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some gluten-free flours, like oat flour, can be a little bland. In contrast, other flours, like quinoa flour, have a strong flavor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spices and flavorings add life to gluten-free goods. They can also mask the robust flavors of gluten-free flour. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start by adding more spice, 1\/4 teaspoon at a time, until the batter tastes right to you. Add another teaspoon of vanilla extract to give the muffins or bread more flavor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t Be Afraid To Mix The Batter<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When making wheat recipes, you will see do not overmix the batter somewhere in the instructions. Overmixing causes gluten to develop, giving the baked goods a dense and tough texture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since there is no gluten in gluten-free baked goods, you can’t overmix them. Mixing the batter longer will help distribute the ingredients evenly, give them more structure, and help them rise better. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let The Batter Rest<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Always let the gluten-free batter rest. It doesn’t matter which gluten-free flour you use; your baked goods can have a gritty texture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let your gluten-free batter rest for at least 10 minutes to prevent this. The flour will absorb the moisture and soften, eliminating the gritty texture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gluten-Free Baked Goods Take Longer To Bake<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gluten-free baked goods have a higher proportion of liquid to ensure they remain moist. Unfortunately, this causes the exterior of the gluten-free baked goods to cook faster than the interior. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you remove the gluten-free baked goods from the oven too soon, they will fall and have a mushy texture. Decrease the oven temperature by 25\u00b0F. The gluten-free baked goods will take longer to cook, but the interior and exterior will finish cooking around the same time. <\/p>\n\n\n\t\t

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