Gluten-Free Sourdough Baking

207 Pages·2016·6.107 MB·English

by  Cultures For Health

GLUTEN-FREE SOURDOUGH from Cultures for Health
GLUTEN-FREE SOURDOUGH from Cultures for Health

a guide by Cultures for Health

© 2016 Cultures for Health
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Disclaimer
The ideas, concepts, and opinions expressed in this book are intended to be for educational purposes
only. This book is provided with the understanding that authors and publisher are not rendering
medical advice of any kind, nor is this book intended to replace medical advice, nor to diagnose,
prescribe, or treat any disease, condition, illness, or injury.

It is imperative to use good judgment when consuming sourdough and to never consume any
sourdough product that looks, tastes, or smells unpleasant. Further, before consuming sourdough or
any other fermented or cultured food, you should receive full medical clearance from a licensed
physician. Author and publisher claim no responsibility to any person or entity for any liability, loss, or
damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly as a result of the use, application, or
interpretation of the material in this book.

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For more information on making gluten-free sourdough or other cultured and fermented foods, please
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Contents
Introduction to Working with Gluten-free Sourdough
............................................................................ 2

A Guide to Binders in Gluten-free Sourdough Baking
............................................................................ 4

A Guide to Flour Substitutions in Gluten-Free
Sourdough Baking ................................................ 9

How to Take a Break: Proper Sourdough Storage .. 13

How to Obtain a Sourdough Starter ...................... 15

How to Make Your Own Starter ............................................................................................................. 15
The Benefits of Obtaining an Established Starter ................................................................................ 16
How to Keep Your Sourdough Starter Healthy ....... 17

The Right Conditions for Sourdough ..................................................................................................... 17
Feeding Your Starter .............................................................................................................................. 18
Hydration Levels .................................................................................................................................... 18
Choosing a Water Source ..................................... 20

Common Contaminants ........................................................................................................................ 23
Treatment Methods ............................................................................................................................... 24
What Kind of Water Do You Need? ......................................................................................................... 26
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Short vs. Long Fermentation in Sourdough Baking 27

Benefits ................................................................................................................................................... 28
How-To ................................................................................................................................................... 29
Tips for Manipulating the Sourness of Your
Sourdough ......................................................... 29

How Altitude Affects Sourdough Baking ............... 33

How to Adapt Any Recipe to Become a Sourdough
Recipe ................................................................ 35

Adapting Yeast Recipes to Sourdough .................................................................................................. 36
Adapting Quick Bread Recipes .............................................................................................................. 37
The Formula ........................................................................................................................................... 38
Beyond Quick Breads ............................................................................................................................. 39
Troubleshooting Sourdough ................................ 40

Reviving a Hibernated Starter ............................................................................................................... 40
If the Starter Smells or Tastes of Alcohol .............................................................................................. 41
Getting the Starter Bubbly ..................................................................................................................... 41
Dealing with Mold .................................................................................................................................. 41
How to Start and Maintain a Gluten-Free Sourdough
Starter ............................................................... 43
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Using Gluten-Free Sourdough Boosters ................ 47

Gluten-free, All-Purpose, Whole-Grain Flour Blend 49

“White Flour” All-Purpose Gluten-free Flour Blend 52

Gluten-Free Sourdough Paleo Options .................. 55

Discarded Starter Recipes ................................... 58

Gluten-Free Sourdough Recipes ........................... 61

Quick Breads ...................................................... 62

Gluten-free, Dairy-free Cranberry-Orange Sourdough Scones ............................................................ 62
Wholesome Sourdough Oat and Buckwheat Scones ........................................................................... 65
Gluten-free Sourdough Stovetop Biscuits ............................................................................................ 67
Gluten-free, Dairy-free Sourdough Biscuits .......................................................................................... 69
Simple Sourdough Gluten-free Drop Biscuits ....................................................................................... 71
Gluten-free Sourdough Cranberry-Walnut Bread ................................................................................. 73
Gluten-free Sourdough Skillet Cornbread ............................................................................................ 75
Gluten-free Sourdough Whole Grain Zucchini Bread ........................................................................... 77
Gluten-free Sourdough Pumpkin Bread ............................................................................................... 79
Paleo Gluten-free Sourdough Biscuits .................................................................................................. 81
Muffins .............................................................. 83

Basic Gluten-free, Dairy-free Sourdough Muffins ................................................................................. 83
Gluten-free Sourdough Chocolate Chip Muffins ................................................................................... 85
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Gluten-free Sourdough Whole Grain Morning Glory Muffins ................................................................ 87
Gluten-free Sourdough Chili-cheese Muffins ........................................................................................ 89
Gluten-free Sourdough Millet-Corn Muffins .......................................................................................... 91
Gluten-free Sourdough Oat English Muffins ......................................................................................... 93
Gluten-Free Sourdough Buckwheat English Muffins ............................................................................ 95
Breads, Rolls, & Loaves ....................................... 97

Gluten-free Sourdough Hamburger Buns ............................................................................................. 97
Light and Fluffy Gluten-free Sourdough Dinner Rolls........................................................................... 99
Gluten-Free Brown Rice Sourdough Bread ......................................................................................... 101
Gluten-free Sourdough French Bread ................................................................................................. 103
Gluten-free Sourdough Whole Grain Boule......................................................................................... 105
Gluten-free Sourdough Monkey Bread ............................................................................................... 107
Gluten-free Sourdough Skillet Garlic Bread ........................................................................................ 109
Hearty Gluten-free, Gum-free Sourdough Loaf .................................................................................. 111
Gluten-free Garlic and Herb Sourdough Focaccia .............................................................................. 113
Everyday Gluten-free Sourdough Sandwich Bread ............................................................................ 115
Paleo Gluten-free Sandwich Bread ..................................................................................................... 117
Gluten-free Sourdough Vegan Whole-Grain Sandwich Bread ............................................................ 119
Breakfast Recipes ............................................. 121

Gluten-free Sourdough Buckwheat Pancakes .................................................................................... 121
Gluten-free Lemon-Blueberry Sourdough Pancakes ......................................................................... 123
Easy Overnight Gluten-free Sourdough Waffles ................................................................................. 125
Gluten-free Sourdough Pancakes from Discarded Starter................................................................. 127
Whole Grain Gluten-free Sourdough Pancakes .................................................................................. 129
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Gluten-free Sourdough Bagels ............................................................................................................ 131
Sourdough Starter Porridge ................................................................................................................ 134
Gluten-free Sourdough Granola .......................................................................................................... 136
Gluten-free Sourdough Dutch Baby Pancake ..................................................................................... 138
Gluten-free Sourdough Crepes ............................................................................................................ 140
Gluten-free Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls ............................................................................................. 142
Gluten-Free Sourdough Banana Snack Cake ..................................................................................... 145
Flatbreads & Crackers ....................................... 147

Whole Grain Gluten-free Sourdough Crackers .................................................................................... 147
Gluten-free Sourdough Teff Injera ...................................................................................................... 149
Gluten-free Buttery Sourdough Crackers ............................................................................................ 151
Gluten-free Sourdough “Flour” Tortillas ............................................................................................. 153
Gluten-Free Sourdough Naan Bread ................................................................................................... 155
Gluten-free Sourdough Seeded Crackers ........................................................................................... 157
Gluten-free Sourdough Rice Noodles .................................................................................................. 159
Gluten-free Sourdough Everyday Noodles ......................................................................................... 161
Gluten-free Sourdough Whole Grain Pasta ......................................................................................... 163
Desserts ........................................................... 165

Gluten-free Sourdough Pie Crust ........................................................................................................ 165
Gluten-free Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies ................................................................................ 167
Gluten-free Sourdough Molasses Spice Cake ..................................................................................... 169
Gluten-free Sourdough Chocolate Cupcakes ..................................................................................... 171
Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Egg-free Sourdough Banana Fritters ............................................................ 173
Gluten-Free Sourdough No-Cut Doughnuts ........................................................................................ 175
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Gluten-free Sourdough Doughnuts ..................................................................................................... 178
Honey-Cinnamon and Honey-Chocolate Doughnut Glazes ............................................................... 181
Gluten-free Sourdough Brownies ........................................................................................................ 183
Gluten-free Sourdough Apple Cake ..................................................................................................... 185
Gluten-free, Egg-free Sourdough Snickerdoodle Cookies ................................................................. 187
Main Dish ......................................................... 189

Gluten-free Sourdough Stuffing .......................................................................................................... 189
Gluten-free Sourdough Pizza Crust ..................................................................................................... 191
Gluten-free Sourdough Thin and Crispy Pizza Crust .......................................................................... 193
Gluten-free Sourdough Pan Pizza Crust .............................................................................................. 195
Savory Gluten-free Sourdough Pancakes ........................................................................................... 197
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What you need to know to get started with sourdough.

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