Any recommendations? Gluten is not the problem, it's a wheat allergy (but ends up gluten-free by default.) I just found out Wheatless in Seattle no longer sells to the public (and they were snippy about it, too.) :(
Thanks!
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Wheat-free bakeries?
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Posted 4 months ago #
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phoo
onlineMemberballardo - yah, she made it clear she doesn't like retail and apparently that's not where the real money is. Which means it is a treasure hunt to find what their products in retail stores.
AFAIK, there's still the flying apron over in Fremont. We could always go over there together if you wanted. I can eat gluten and wheat, but not dairy.
Posted 4 months ago # -
lifeisamazing
onlineMemberI don't know if this will be what you need but Whole foods carries a very tasty bread by Canyon Bakehouse.
It's in the freezer across from the bakery area.
It's made with brown rice but it tastes like, and I know this will be hard to believe, sandwich bread. Good sandwich bread.
It does however have agave syrup in it.
As far as treats, PCC has really good gluten free cupcakes. They are usually in 4 packs on the tables full of baked goods by the registers. Sometimes they are in the bakery in singles but not usually.Posted 4 months ago # -
phoo
onlineMemberIf you ever get down the Portland, hit a New Seasons. Not only will they have gluten free baked goods, but you'll have a CHOICE! Good choices even.
You probably already know, but for eating out there's always Razzi's (formerly Romio's). If you eat in, they have a menu specifically for gluten free. Many of their products are from Wheatless in Seattle.
At least you can still drink most beers!
Posted 4 months ago # -
Thanks, you two. Perhaps we could all meet up at Flying Apron for some goodies? And actually Phoo, this is for my daughter - I can and do enjoy wheat, but will pass on the New Seasons & Razzi's recs. It's just hard to find decent baked goods.
Oh and btw...the recipe for gluten-free cinnamon rolls using Bob's Red Mill baking mix is........awful!They turned out like lumps of cinnamon play-doh.
Posted 4 months ago # -
phoo
onlineMemberOh, when I was doing the gluten free thing, there were brownies that came in a shiny bag in the gluten free section in Freddy's and they were actually good! I am picky about my brownies - they need to be chewy, not cakey.
Regarding New Seasons, I was speaking of baked goods. Last time I was down there, I got a mad craving for cupcakes or cookies and I had my pick. I was looking for dairy free rather than gluten free, but as you know, that is frequently the same.
We're all from the same area, why not take the 40 over together one day? That way parking won't have to be dealt with.
You can find the gluten free doughnuts in the freezer. You need to be really craving doughnuts though, they have the usual errors you find in GF food - heavy, not a good crumb. However, the expensive scones in freddy's freezer section are good! Perhaps grab them on a day when you're feeling rich or they are on sale. They have both savory and sweet.
Posted 4 months ago # -
SmartsyArtsy
offlineMemberI have been meaning to dig this recipe out for quite some time. In the mid 80s I went wheat-free when there was a lot of talk about a new MS diet. An ex-employee of mine who went from being a great computer analyst to a great whole foods cook helped me make some new choices and discoveries. I am a bit puzzled now, thou, because there is Buckwheat flour in this bread/cake, and I don't remember why this was OK. Maybe someone else does.
Anyway, Blue Corn Bread/Cake - delicious
1 ½ cup Blue Corn Meal
¾ cup Buckwheat Flour
½ tsp Salt
1 tsp Baking Soda
¼ cup Oil
¼ cup Maple Syrup
3-4 oz firm Tofu (replaces the Egg)
1 ¼ cup WaterCombine Dry Ingred
Blend Other
Mix with a spoon/spatula
Spoon in greased Loaf Pan
Bake 25-30 min 2 350ºPosted 4 months ago # -
phoo
onlineMemberBuckwheat is gluten free, but only if you get pure buckwheat (say from bob's redmill). Many versions of buckwheat flour have been cut with white flour, including what you get out of bulk bins.
Why *blue* corn meal? Just to be more alternative? Does it have different properties than yellow cornmeal?
I am going to assume that the tofu is silken, since I don't think it would work well otherwise. I just wanted to note that in case someone tried it and was unfamiliar with tofu. I'd probably just use an egg.
Posted 4 months ago # -
SmartsyArtsy
offlineMemberBake 25-30 min 2 350º should read Bake 25-30 min @ 350º
Tofu is the one sold formed in a rectangle floating in some water. Can be used as a sub for egg in most recipes.
Blue vs yellow cornmeal? Blue is a different food than what/yellow. Its flavor is more intense.
Thank, now I remember about the buckwheat.let me know if you try it
Posted 4 months ago # -
phoo
onlineMemberStrange that they would use pressed tofu as an egg substitute since it is not liquidy like a raw egg, but more the consistency of cooked egg. If I do it, I'll probably make some subs to fit what I have on hand.
Posted 4 months ago # -
JerseyGirl
offlineMemberI'm surprised that no one has mentioned d:floured (formerly Dolce Lou). They are the best gluten-free baked goods that I have EVER tried. The brownies are amazing.
They are at the Ballard Farmers Market every Sunday.
http://www.dfloured.com/find-us/I'm not crazy about Flying Apron's baked goods. They put garbanzo bean flour in most of their items. However, I do like their soups and salads.
Posted 4 months ago # -
Alonzo Neighbor
offlineMemberWheatless in Seattle products are sold at all Seattle PCC stores. I've tried several of their breads and think they are the best around, especially the sourdough. When I,m having a bread craving and don't want to go to the store I whip up a quick batch of GF flatbread. There are a number of recipes online.
Posted 2 months ago # -
biophile87
offlineMember*sigh*. I read What, freaky bakeries? Can't wait for eye exam at end of month. Ballardo, forgot to ever say it was lovely meeting you!
Posted 2 months ago # -
Haha, freaky bakeries would be fun too. I enjoyed meeting you as well! And thanks for the suggestions everyone - what I'm really after is a decent wheat-free cinnamon roll, but I fear no such thing exists. :( The newly remodeled Freddy's has quite a nice gluten-free section now though.
Posted 2 months ago #
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