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Gluten Free Baking FAQ
Can you provide weights for the gluten free flour amounts in your baking recipes?
Since gluten free flour blends all contain different grains/starches that all weigh different amounts, the same quantity of each blend will weigh different amounts. For example, 1/4 cup of Bob’s Red Mill’s gluten free flour blend weighs 37 grams, while the same amount of King Arthur’s gluten free flour blend weighs 31 grams. 1/4 cup of super fine almond flour weighs 28 grams, and so on and so forth!
What’s the best way to measure gluten free flour?
The best way to measure gluten free flour is to use a spoon to scoop the flour/flour blend into a measuring cup then use the back of a knife to level it off, as shown here. Avoid packing the measuring cup, especially when using starches like tapioca starch or corn starch, or scooping the measuring cup directly into the package — both of which will compact the flour, causing too much to be added to the recipe.
Can I make gluten free cookie dough ahead of time?
Yes! Mixing up gluten free cookie dough ahead of time actually makes for a better cookie because the gluten free flour has a chance to properly hydrate, resulting in smooth, non-gritty cookies. Check out the “Why You Should Refrigerate Your Cookie Dough” section in this post for more information.
Can I freeze gluten free cookie dough?
For sure. Scoop the cookie dough onto a wax paper or parchment paper-lined half sheet pan. Press down on each dough ball slightly so they’re more like pucks vs balls, then freeze solid. Transfer the frozen cookie dough into gallon size Ziplock freezer bags then freeze for up to 3 months. Bake frozen according to recipe directions, adding a few extra minutes of baking time if needed.
Can I freeze baked gluten free cookies?
Another yes! Bake then cool the cookies completely and then layer them inside gallon size Ziplock freezer bags between sheets of wax or parchment paper. Freeze for up to 3 months then thaw on the counter.
Where can I find gluten free sprinkles?
Most store-bought sprinkles are made with gluten free ingredients but are processed on lines that are shared with gluten-containing foods. That said, Supernatural, Sweetapolita, and Watkins all offer gluten free sprinkles.
What chocolate chips are gluten free?
I use Enjoy Life baking chocolate for all of my gluten free baking as their products are free from 14 common allergens. More than that, their chocolate is just really good.
