So you've decided to start cooking and bacon more gluten-free dishes. Now what?
The sections on this page feature all the must-have flours and starches, as well as other helpful ingredients—such as leaveners and binders, grains and seeds, and rice and gluten-free pasta—that are essential when preparing gluten-free baked goods and savory foods.
Many of the ingredients listed on these pages are sold in all supermarkets. Other items (like rice flour and teff flour) are sold in natural foods stores and well-stocked supermarkets, or you can buy them online directly from manufacturers or on Amazon. Bob’s Red Mill makes many of the flours and starches listed here, and is the brand we stock in the test kitchen.
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Flours & Starches
You may have cut wheat flour out of your diet, but the gluten-free flours and starches in this section can serve the same purpose when used correctly.
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Binders & Leaveners
Without gluten's structural power, leaveners like the ones listed here become critical in creating the necessary lift and browning in baked goods.
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Grains & Seeds
The world of grains is a big one—which is great for those who can't eat gluten. This section offers a range of options for making dishes with grains.
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Rice
Rice is a gluten-free lifesaver. There are many varieties on the market and many ways to prepare rice, from a simple side dish to a hearty main dish.
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Pasta & Bread
Pasta and bread aren't off-limits in the gluten-free kitchen. Instead, try integrating the gluten-free noodles, pasta, and breads in this section.
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