Gluten free bread is really expensive. A small sourdough loaf or tiger loaf is usually between £3 and £3.50. And they're just ok. I've tried making my own using many different recipes and packet mixes over the years, some good but still expensive. On a whim I made a very simple soda bread today (with GF flour, bicarbonate of soda, salt, honey and oat milk pre mixed with a tiny drop of cider vinegar). And it tasted really good. And best of all cost just under 50p to make!!
Edited to add: I've linked the recipe in the comments. I used GF brown bread flour which makes my loaf a bit darker than the one in the link. Next time I'll use my normal white GF flour.
Oat milk is also pretty expensive, usually around £1.50 - £1.80 per litre unless it's on offer. I made a batch in my Nutribullet. Just 2 cups of water with 1/2 cup of oats and a few cashew nuts. Blend for 30 seconds and strain. I used muslin over a sieve and squeezed it.
It tasted better than the one I usually buy!! And only cost about 40p (the cashews bumped up the cost but totally worth it!) There was about 1/4 cup of oat fibre leftover once I strained it. I gave it to the chickens but I've read that you can use it in recipes. It even freezes well until you have a large amount. More research is needed on that!
So I made gluten free bread and dairy free milk for under £1. Result! 😊
I'm quite impressed. Well done, you!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I was rather pleased with myself :-)
DeleteDid you make guesses as to the amounts in the recipe or adjust a regular recipe? I,m having to find new recipes as my diet has become more restricted. No wheat/gluten, nuts, dairy, eggs etc.
ReplyDeleteBeing gluten and dairy free gets easier with time. I mainly eat foods that are naturally free but there are some recipes in the tab at the top that work for me.
DeleteI used this recipe for the Soda Bread
https://www.peaceofmel.com/gluten-free-irish-soda-bread/
Good luck with figuring out what works for you :-)
The bread looks so good, thank you for the idea. Also thank you for the link. Definitely one to remember.
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Thanks, it was really quick and easy to make. I don't know why I didn't think about it before!!! :-)
DeleteOoh, I haven't made soda bread in ages and ages. I like it with brown flour. Never tried it with GF flour, perhaps I should seeing as, although not allergic, I am a bit intolerant of wheat.
ReplyDeleteIt was so easy to make and delicious straight out of the oven. Have a go! :-)
DeleteYes, the pulp left over from your oat/nut milk is great for using in recipes, flapjacks are really good to make with it, just sub the amount of oat pulp you have for some of the weight of oats required for the flapjacks. But yes chickens do LOVE it, a very healthy treat for them.
ReplyDeleteGreat tip, thanks! :-)
DeleteWhen my husband makes almond milk, he makes crackers with the pulp. Just some seasonings and rolled out between sheets of parchment paper to make them as thin as possible. Then baked until crispy. Very tasty!
ReplyDeleteOoo, I'll definitely try that! Thanks :-)
DeleteI also struggle making gluten free bread. I will try a soda bread like this. GF bread is so expensive and most of it is horrible.
ReplyDeleteMost of the time I'd rather go without. But sometimes a piece of crusty bread with soup just hits the spot! :-)
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