Q How do I bake gluten-free bread in a bread machine? Will a gluten-free bread mix work in my bread machine? It’ll all depend on the type of bread machine you have. Remember, normal bread requires much more rising and kneading than gluten-free bread so you’ll need a breadmaker with either a gluten-free option or a […]
Q I have coeliac disease and I have just had a baby. What are the chances of this being passed on? The chance of having a coeliac child if you or your partner has coeliac disease is around 1 in 10. Looking on the bright side, this means your child is 90% likely not to get […]
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 […]
Q We are trying to get ourselves off sugar. What is the best way to ease into a sugar free diet? My first question would be to ask why you want to cut sugar out of your diet. There is no doubt that having a high sugar consumption is inadvisable, but cutting out sugar altogether poses […]
Q How do I make my favourite recipe gluten-free? Can I just substitute gluten-free flour and if so, which sort? My advice would be not to adapt the recipe because the result is often inferior to what you’re used to. Instead, use a recipe that’s been specially developed for someone who can’t have gluten. The […]
Despite what you might think, gravity-defying cake kits are very reasonably priced and you should find one in the shops for under £10. They’re also reusable so you’ll be able to make more masterpieces over the years as the mood takes you. This cake is an alternative to a rich fruit cake at Xmas and […]
Summery Lemon Zest Cake By Ali Walsh (http://www.lifeonaricecake.com) Serves 8- 10 | Prep 30 mins | Cook 25 mins | Calories 555 (per serving) GF DF Ingredients For the cake: 360g (12oz) caster sugar 150ml (5½fl oz) vegetable oil Finely grated zest of 2 lemons 4 large free-range eggs, beaten 200ml (7fl oz) soya milk 315g […]