Honeybuns’ founder Emma Goss-Custard shows us that blending flours need not be as daunting as one might think… When Honeybuns started in 1998, cakes were typically mass-produced and laden with artificial everything. You were laughed at to even mention free-range eggs or going preservative-free. Gluten-free was simply not understood. We wanted to create delicious ‘clean’ […]
We all want to cook-up that perfect bake, but what about making like-for-like dishes that deliver the same taste and quality as non free-from recipes? Vicki Montague from The Free From Fairy looks at some worthy alternatives… Eggs Remove eggs from your diet and you might think you will never have a meringue or cake […]
Q I love baking, but recently decided to transition to a vegan diet. Are there any good substitutes I can use in my bakes instead? Baking without eggs can seem impossible, but luckily there are a few clever alternatives you can use in their place. Apple sauce, or a well-ripened, mashed banana are a great, healthy […]
Q What are the merits of coconut flour in gluten-free baking? Ah, coconut flour! One of the most talked about foods of the last year. This merit on its own usually divides people into two camps: those who are desperate to try it and those who are naturally sceptical, claiming it’s another overpriced and popular […]
Chef/owner of Harry’s Kitchen, Harry Hensman is passionate about seasonal cooking and is sought out by clients who have super-healthy dietary requirements, but don’t want to sacrifice taste. Here’s his top tips for baking healthier, vegan treats… Top Tips for Vegan Baking Coconut oil Coconut oil is a great substitute for butter – you can make […]
Q Under what circumstances would you advocate xanthan gum in baking and when is it not needed? The gluten found in wheat flour plays an important role in the texture of our familiar baked goods. When absent, as in gluten-free flour, baking results sometimes don’t live up to our expectations. Xanthan gum, when added in […]
Gluten Free Baking and Living are raising funds on Indiegogo to develop their own range of gluten free flour blends – a gluten free plain flour blend, brown bread blend, and Italian stoneground blend, a first for the free from market. Founded by Ian and Deborah Thackeray, the company was born in 2012 when Ian […]
If you’re just discovering how to bake gluten-free, dairy-free or sugar-free food, it may seem like a minefield when it comes to getting it right. Try these essential tips from Vicki over at the Free-From Fairy to keep your cooking safe, tasty and free from allergens. You’ll be making delicious free-from baking in no time! […]
Need some tips for sugar-free baking? Bake healthier, sugar-free treats with this simple guide that helps you choose the right sugar replacements for your cooking – plus try a delicious Chocolate Courgette Cake recipe for a tasty introduction to baking sugar-free! Tips for sugar-free baking It’s not been great news for those of us with […]
It’s almost time for the Allergy and Free From Show! To celebrate we’ve been looking at these Gorgeous Gluten Free Baking Mixes from Honeybuns. Honeybuns home baking mixes are super versatile and easy to make. Using their own blend of luxurious naturally gluten free ingredients, the mixes come with recipe suggestions. £4.99 each, available in […]