Over the last three and a half years that I have been gluten free, I have tried and tested tons of baking mixes, cake mixes, brownie mixes, flours, and the list goes on. I have tested which product is better in cakes and which one is better for frying and which mix is the best thing to keep on hand for your "everything" mix. Below is a list of my favorites, where you can find them and a link to the product on Amazon.com so that you can see what the packaging looks like. It's always easier to find if you already know what you are looking for!! I hope this list helps and saves you some time and money!
-Brownies: Betty Crocker's Gluten Free Brownie Mix (Walmart, commissary, major grocery stores)
Betty Crocker's Brownie Mix
-Chocolate cake: Pamela's Chocolate Cake Mix (Some major grocery stores that have gluten free sections and commissary) Pamela's Chocolate Cake Also, Betty Crocker's Gluten Free Chocolate Cake Mix Betty Crocker's Chocolate Cake Mix(Commissary) Check the Yeild on these two mixes because the Betty Crocker mix doesn't make as much as Pamela's mix does. With these two mixes, I have found that substituting milk for water makes a much tastier cake!!!!
-Vanilla cake: I haven't found one that is my favorite, but that is probably because I am a chocolate person, but Betty Crocker's Gluten Free Cake Mix is good. (Walmart, commissary, major grocery stores) Betty Crocker's Vanilla/Yellow Cake Mix
Pamela's Baking and Pancake Mix: Baking Mix
This one has a list of things that I love to use it for. It is absolutely amazing!!!
-Pancakes
-Waffles
-Biscuits
-Gravy
-Muffins
-Breads (for example: banana nut, pumpkin)
-Homemade Cakes and Cupcakes
-Shallow Frying (Fried Shrimp, fried chicken, onion rings, pickles, etc.)
**NOTE** When you are baking with this product, be aware that it already has some baking powder and baking soda in it. You probably still need to add more, but not the whole serving your recipe calls for. FYI: This is no theory, it has been tested. :)
Loaf of Bread: Gluten Free Pantry's Bread Mix Bread Loaf Mix. I have some of this made and sitting on my counter right now!!! Over the weekend I treated myself to a BLT and French Toast!!! It is wonderful!!!
Cornbread: Bob's Red Mill Cornbread Mix
Pizza Crust: Bob's Red Mill Pizza Crust Mix
Products I do not recommend:
-Bisquick Pancake Mix. They say it can be used for pancakes, waffles, frying, etc. I have used it for pancakes and frying and the pancakes had no flavor and when fried, it burned way too fast in 350 degrees.
-Any pre-made loaf of bread in the grocery store. These breads are just "eh...". I prefer to spend the same amount of money and buy the mix and do it yourself. The quality is thousand times better and doesn't taste gluten free. These pre done loaves of bread taste gluten free and you will be disappointed.
There are other products that I have on my list but I will have to update later! I have an eight month old baby girl that is ready for some dinner!!! Have a great evening and go enjoy a "treat" from my recommended items!!!
I don't know if you have ever tried Udi's gf bread, but it is wonderful! Especially if you toast it or use it for grilled cheese. Also, I made pancakes with the Bisquick and I thought they were amazing! I did add some vanilla to the batter to give it some flavor, so maybe try that next time? :)
ReplyDeleteI have tried Udi's and I still prefer to just make my own. It turns out to be the same price and the homemade loaf is almost twice as big and nice and fluffy!!! :)
DeleteUdi's GF White Bread is the 2nd one I tried and my favorite now. Toast it and it tastes just like a nice, rustic piece of sourdough to me. I've heard that making it yourself from the mixes is the better route, but I don't bake very often. Saving that for a lazy Saturday.
DeleteMy niece has Celiac, so we're always looking for new/better foods for her. We've recently tried the Kind Arthur GF chocolate cake mix. It's AMAZING! It doesn't taste/feel like GF at all and we're all more than happy to eat it when it's for her special occasion! Check it out if you haven't already!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.amazon.com/King-Arthur-Flour-Gluten-Chocolate/dp/B004XM4FGG/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1340153209&sr=8-10&keywords=king+arthur+gluten+free
Thank you! I will look at it! As long as it is a better deal, I will try it! That is also one thing that is taken into account with the products I use, I am on a very small budget!
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