Gluten-Free Flour Power (WW Norton & Co)

Gluten-free food is more than a fad home kitchens and supermarket aisles across the country are witness to the movement. The hurdle for the home cook is simple: how to make healthy, exciting meals and re-create family favorites without sacrificing top-notch texture and flavor. In Gluten-Free Flour Power, food experts Aki Kamozawa and H. Alexander Talbot apply their knowledge of food science to the gluten-free challenge. Beginning with three original all-purpose gluten-free flour blends one without dairy, one without soy, and one without gums Kamozawa and Talbot show how to use gums, flours, and starches to attain the fluffy texture of pancakes, the satisfying moistness of quick breads, and the sumptuous flavor of homemade chocolate cake. With easy, straightforward techniques specifically designed to harness the proteins in gluten-free foods, Gluten-Free Flour Power will bring delicious cookies, tarts, pastas, and breads to the table."