Gluten-Free Baking That Holds Together
Gluten-free baking fails for a reason that is almost never in the recipe: the blend. Two bags both labelled all-purpose gluten-free can behave completely differently.
So the most valuable thing on a saved gluten-free recipe is which flour you used, and that is the thing no recipe card has a field for.
12 recipes to start from
Each one opens as a recipe page here, with the ingredients and timings, and credits the creator who published it.
01
Gluten Free Pie Crust
eatwithclarity.com · 50 min · makes 2
Made with cold vodka. 50 min, makes 2, 5 ingredients.
02
Gluten Free Cheesecake
eatwithclarity.com · 5h 20m · makes 12
Made with gluten free graham cracker crumbs, cream cheese and full fat sour cream. 5h 20m, makes 12, 18 ingredients.
03
gluten-free PEACH CRISP
jenneatsgoood.com · 1h · 4-6
Made with peaches, maple syrup and cinnamon. 1h, 4-6, 8 ingredients.
04
Gluten Free Apple Cake
lesswithlaur.com · 1h 40m · makes 6
Made with box vanilla cake mix, applesauce and cinnamon. 1h 40m, makes 6, 9 ingredients.
05
Gluten Free Apple Fritters
lesswithlaur.com · 20 min · makes 4
Made with cardamom, honeycrisp apple and applesauce. 20 min, makes 4, 13 ingredients.
06
Gluten Free Lemon Bars
lovelydelites.com · 45 min
Made with ground flax, maples syrup and zest from 1 lemon. 45 min, 13 ingredients.
07
Gluten Free Chai Cookies
lovelydelites.com · 30 min · makes 20
Made with vanilla bean paste, chai bag and king arthurs. 30 min, makes 20, 15 ingredients.
08
Gluten-Free Cheese Sauce
meaningfuleats.com · 10 min · makes 6
Made with chicken stock, shredded sharp cheddar cheese and shredded monterey jack cheese. 10 min, makes 6, 7 ingredients.
09
Easy Gluten-Free Stuffing
meaningfuleats.com · 50 min · makes 8
Made with loaf gluten-free bread, onion and stalks celery. 50 min, makes 8, 13 ingredients.
10
Gluten Free Blueberry Crisp
nourishedbynic.com · 1h · makes 6
Made with blueberries, juice of lemon and gluten free oats. 1h, makes 6, 13 ingredients.
11
Gluten Free White Chocolate Cake
nourishedbynic.com · 1h · makes 2
Made with milk of choice, low-fat cream cheese and bakers white chocolate. 1h, makes 2, 16 ingredients.
12
Gluten-Free Cornbread Skillet
rachaelsgoodeats.com · 40 min · makes 14
Made with ghee, honey and cornmeal. 40 min, makes 14, 9 ingredients.
What makes gluten-free different to organise
- Flour blends are not interchangeable. Record the exact brand that worked, because the next bag may not behave the same.
- Resting the batter matters far more here than in wheat baking, and is often left out of the method entirely.
- Texture changes overnight more than it does with wheat, so note how it was on day two before you trust it for guests.
- Cross-contamination makes the full ingredient list worth reading, not skimming, which is easier from a saved card than a scrolling post.
How to build it
- Write the flour brand into your notes. It is the single most useful thing you can record.
- Note whether you rested the batter and for how long.
- Check how it held up the next day before promoting it to a favourite.
- Keep the ones that need no special flour separate. They are the reliable ones.
Frequently asked questions
Why did my gluten-free bake turn out differently from the recipe?
Most often the flour blend. Brands vary in starch, protein and gum content, so the same recipe behaves differently between bags. Record the one that worked.
Does gluten-free batter need to rest?
Usually yes, and many recipes omit it. Resting lets the flours and starches hydrate, which improves texture noticeably. Note what you did so you can repeat it.