Category: Pastry
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Kmart Pie Maker & Gluten Free Pies
It works. And it works well. It’s also faster and less tedious. I bought the 6 pie maker from Kmart and I’m loving it. It was well worth the money. The pies are small if making meat pies but perfect if making dessert pies. I used Simply Wise gluten free puff pastry first to make…
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My first Gluten Free Croissants
Many things surprised me. I was not expecting to get anything even close to working out. I was too cautious with the proofing. It had a bit of a jiggle but I could have gone further. I was very worried about over proofing. I cut the mini one and a medium one even though they…
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More Gluten Fee Pastry
Xanthum gum is essential to making gluten free pastry. Especially puff pastry. Last night we made mini sausage rolls. Some unfolded but I didn’t do enough layers this time and it wasn’t cold enough so it felt like pie crust. But it wasn’t unpleasant. It was quite nice. I tried a different butter again and…
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Gluten Free Pastry Experiments
I didn’t have anything nicer for underneath. It’s sitting on some heatproof things I bought for teapots. I forget what they’re called. I made gluten free pie pastry to make a chicken pie. I had to add orgran plain flour to my Woolworths branded plain gluten free flour. It was about a 1:1 ratio. I…
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Gluten Free Puff Pastry
Straight off the bat I have to mention it is not vegan. I have heard you can use coconut oil and get the same results. I do these gluten free foods for my family members who have celiac and they are not vegan. Above picture is my third puff pastry treat of cheese with some…
New Mum’s Food Adventures 