Out there in the cold cruel world, Darling, some folks apparently (still) view our gluten-free lifestyle through a jaded foodie lens, believing, first of all, that gluten-free anything is never going to tasteanything but awful, and second, that this whole gluten-free trend (their word not mine) is a fad not worthy of serious consideration, appreciation and compassion. Apart from the standard (and brief) lip service that non-afflicted food writers, bloggers and journalists pay to celiac disease, adhering to the medical treatment that is a gluten-free diet is degraded- for that sexy topical hook- to a bandwagon. An eating disorder. A diet by choice.
Two food bloggers referenced the gluten-free diet on a social networking site recently, bragging about their iron stomachs and their ability to chow down on everything, implying that those of us unable to ingest gluten merely have sensitive digestion. I was reminded of an older post I wrotein response to a (quasi-famous) blogger's remark that gluten-free is just too precious. Ah yes. Ignorance is bliss, indeed.
Here's the thing. It's not a sensitive vs iron stomach issue. It's not an I-can-eat-anything-so-bring-on-the-butter-and-bacon-and-haggis issue. It's not about macho appetite. Or virtue. Or squeamishness.
Vegan Chia Seed Maple Banana Bread
If you won the luck of the draw in the genetic lottery and escaped- by no effort of your own- inheriting HLA-DQ2 or HLA-DQ8, the two genetic haplotypes that predispose you to an autoimmune disease that triggers your body's defense system to attack itself, destroying the nutrient-grabbing lining of your small intestine, be humble. Be thankful. Your body works as Nature designed it. You do not have to be vigilant about every crumb that goes into your mouth. In your world gluten does not increase your risk for Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. A bagel is not dangerous. You can eat what you crave when you are hungry. You can wing it when you travel, feeling carefree and adventurous. You can sample new cuisine on a whim- without asking about the ingredients. Food for you is fun. Romantic. Perhaps, even a passion.So thank your small intestine.
Because those with Type 1 diabetes (another genetic autoimmune disease, one that destroys the insulin-producing islet cells in the pancreas) must also be vigilant about their diet. Along with injecting insulin, Type 1 diabetics must also limit (if not completely shun) certain high-carb foods to protect their health, making careful, low glycemic choices day after day after day. As do millions of folks with Type 2 diabetes.
But gee- maybe that's a fad, too, according to the current cynical logic. Maybe their pancreases are just... sensitive? Maybe a diabetic child is merely craving attention, just like her celiac cousin. Maybe a mother learning how to cook a meal with low glucose is coddling her child, too. And maybe all autoimmune diseases are just a silly Tie Tok trend.
Gluten Free Goddess Banana Nut Bread Recipe
A quick word about baking pans. It has come to my attention that some of you attempt to bake gluten-free tea breads in- GASP- foil bread pans.
Here's why. Foil pans? They are ridiculously thin. I mean, really. They cannot possibly coddle your sensitive gluten-free batter in the way it needs to be coddled. The way it needs to be cradled, protected from the onslaught of hot oven air, as the center takes its slow sweet time to bake.
In other words, when the baking pan is thin, the outside of the loaf will bake fast and furious- while the inside is just lollygagging, staying gooey and difficult until it finally cooks through during the last five minutes.
Gluten Free Dried Fruit Loaf
If your loaves habitually under-cook in the middle, or over-cook on the outside, your pan might be why. Here's the ceramic baking pan I use- and love. It heats evenly, and bakes gluten-free batters and bread dough beautifully.
I also recommend you check your oven temperature with a decent (not the cheapest) oven thermometer. Ovens can be wildly inaccurate, temperature-wise. I've tested three ovens in three years and each one has been off- from 25º to 75º.
This new banana nut bread is fragrant and fabulous. And it does not scream gluten-free. Warm from the oven, we slathered it with butter. And Oh. My.
Chickpea Flour Banana Bread With Dark Chocolate And Walnuts (gluten Free)
In a mixing bowl, beat the mashed bananas with the eggs, oil and brown sugar till combined. Add the brown rice flour, cassava starch, rice bran, baking powder, baking soda, salt, vanilla and cinnamon, and beat until a smooth sticky batter forms. Stir in nuts by hand.
Scoop the batter into the loaf pan and spread evenly. Stud the top with some extra nut pieces, if desired. Bake on the center rack for 55 to 65 minutes, if necessary, until the center is done (a wooden cake tester should emerge clean). Ovens vary, so check the loaf at 50-60 minutes. In my various ovens this has baked anywhere from 60 to 70 minutes.
Note: I tented the top with foil at 45 minutes because I have a small electric wall oven and I was concerned the top would over-brown. Top yours with a piece of tented foil if you see it browning too much.
Gordon Ramsay Recipes
This banana bread stays moist overnight, if tightly wrapped- but I would slice and freeze leftover pieces for best texture, beyond that.
If your loaves habitually under-cook in the middle, or over-cook on the outside, your pan might be why. Here's the ceramic baking pan I use- and love. It heats evenly, and bakes gluten-free batters and bread dough beautifully.
I also recommend you check your oven temperature with a decent (not the cheapest) oven thermometer. Ovens can be wildly inaccurate, temperature-wise. I've tested three ovens in three years and each one has been off- from 25º to 75º.
This new banana nut bread is fragrant and fabulous. And it does not scream gluten-free. Warm from the oven, we slathered it with butter. And Oh. My.
Chickpea Flour Banana Bread With Dark Chocolate And Walnuts (gluten Free)
In a mixing bowl, beat the mashed bananas with the eggs, oil and brown sugar till combined. Add the brown rice flour, cassava starch, rice bran, baking powder, baking soda, salt, vanilla and cinnamon, and beat until a smooth sticky batter forms. Stir in nuts by hand.
Scoop the batter into the loaf pan and spread evenly. Stud the top with some extra nut pieces, if desired. Bake on the center rack for 55 to 65 minutes, if necessary, until the center is done (a wooden cake tester should emerge clean). Ovens vary, so check the loaf at 50-60 minutes. In my various ovens this has baked anywhere from 60 to 70 minutes.
Note: I tented the top with foil at 45 minutes because I have a small electric wall oven and I was concerned the top would over-brown. Top yours with a piece of tented foil if you see it browning too much.
Gordon Ramsay Recipes
This banana bread stays moist overnight, if tightly wrapped- but I would slice and freeze leftover pieces for best texture, beyond that.
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