tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26815645.post6209974339780642083..comments2024-01-17T10:20:06.768-05:00Comments on Gluten A Go Go - Gluten-Free: Beet Focaccia with Dill & Beet Greens - Gluten FreeNatalie, aka "Sheltie Girl"http://www.blogger.com/profile/01046499785389700382noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26815645.post-36387475298984760092007-12-06T11:37:00.000-05:002007-12-06T11:37:00.000-05:00Wow, lovely job on the bread. I had no idea that b...Wow, lovely job on the bread. I had no idea that beets could be substituted for potatoes. My sister has celiac disease, and I'm sending her a link to your blog.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15259505239817138757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26815645.post-13025839668353644462007-12-05T08:29:00.000-05:002007-12-05T08:29:00.000-05:00Chia seeds are the seeds of salvia hispanica. I b...Chia seeds are the seeds of salvia hispanica. I buy mine from Native Seeds (www.nativeseeds.org). They are high in Omega 3's and were used by the Aztec's for energy food by their army or messengers.<BR/><BR/>Chia seeds have a natural gelling ability when added to water. They will form a nice firm gel, not unlike hair gel. It can be used as a binder for gluten free food in place of xanthan gum, pectin, gelatin, or guar gum. You can also grind the chia seeds into a meal and use it in baking. It will also have gelling abilities in it's ground form too.<BR/><BR/>In Canada, you can buy ground chia seed under the brand or name Salba flour. In Mexico or South America this ground meal would be called pinole. I simply call it ground chia meal. I grind the seeds in the coffee grinder that I use just for spices.<BR/><BR/>Sheltie GirlNatalie, aka "Sheltie Girl"https://www.blogger.com/profile/01046499785389700382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26815645.post-169099904070519352007-12-05T08:20:00.000-05:002007-12-05T08:20:00.000-05:00Thank you for all the kind words about the beet fo...Thank you for all the kind words about the beet focaccia. <BR/><BR/>I did use red beets. By the time they were incorporated into the bread, the dough was a lovely pink color.<BR/><BR/>As far as gluten free rice flours go there are different grinds available. I use an extra fine grind of brown rice flour that is available from Bob's Red Mill or Authentic Grains. I haven't run into a large grind of sweet rice flour yet. The two brands that I use are both extra fine grinds, they are Mochiko & Bob's Red Mill. By choosing the extra fine grinds of rice flour you can eliminate the grittiness from caused by larger grinds.<BR/><BR/>Esther: I don't have a source for these flours in the UK. I would recommend asking the different flour companies about their grinds. That might help you locate one that does an extra fine grind. Also, check with your local Asian market for sweet rice flour.<BR/><BR/>Sheltie GirlNatalie, aka "Sheltie Girl"https://www.blogger.com/profile/01046499785389700382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26815645.post-57553788043192451912007-12-05T01:29:00.000-05:002007-12-05T01:29:00.000-05:00What a creative approach you've taken with this on...What a creative approach you've taken with this one. Thank you for sharing... I learn a LOT from the vegan and the gluten free among us.Doloreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06162620206370481186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26815645.post-43859474144509448092007-12-04T01:19:00.000-05:002007-12-04T01:19:00.000-05:00I'm so impressed that you managed to make this rec...I'm so impressed that you managed to make this recipe despite your allergies. It actually sounds more interesting this way!Aoifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06544178835111882715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26815645.post-13407327538825283992007-11-30T02:56:00.000-05:002007-11-30T02:56:00.000-05:00Marvelous job--and I admire the way you did this. ...Marvelous job--and I admire the way you did this. The bread looks delicious!sherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17521522775192385032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26815645.post-47599213690726120672007-11-29T10:40:00.000-05:002007-11-29T10:40:00.000-05:00What an imaginative way of completing the challeng...What an imaginative way of completing the challenge. Well done! I'm really looking forward to the month when you challenge us with a glutten free delight.iCook2livehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18397402529440140533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26815645.post-84167049338941450752007-11-29T02:13:00.000-05:002007-11-29T02:13:00.000-05:00This is so wonderful! I'm blown away by your beet ...This is so wonderful! I'm blown away by your beet substitution--it sounds like a wonderful idea! I'm going to send this recipe to my friend who can't have wheat or gluten. I think she'll love it! Wonderful job on the challenge--the focaccia looks delicious!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00020986406730749423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26815645.post-57327384561426843352007-11-29T00:08:00.000-05:002007-11-29T00:08:00.000-05:00Wow! Roasted beets would impart a really nice flav...Wow! Roasted beets would impart a really nice flavour, I would guess...What a great idea!LizGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02672173793388877671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26815645.post-20819470721800585792007-11-28T23:23:00.000-05:002007-11-28T23:23:00.000-05:00I bow to you...seriously you had two allergies to ...I bow to you...seriously you had two allergies to overcome this month and you did a absolutely fantastic job! I am bookmarking your adaptation for clients I have. Thanks!Helenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119932841882891505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26815645.post-85184755213828631532007-11-28T22:24:00.000-05:002007-11-28T22:24:00.000-05:00This bread was made with BEETS!?!?!?! Wow! Looks...This bread was made with BEETS!?!?!?! Wow! Looks good. I'm impressed with the innovative ideas you succeed with because of the changes you have to make.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00454178191447024827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26815645.post-33518332091236190512007-11-28T21:56:00.000-05:002007-11-28T21:56:00.000-05:00Wow ... I can't believe you made the bread with b...Wow ... I can't believe you made the bread with beets ... that's amazing!creampuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09376062809648515533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26815645.post-62625246335003660562007-11-28T21:13:00.000-05:002007-11-28T21:13:00.000-05:00It looks great, and I love the variation with beet...It looks great, and I love the variation with beets. Your focaccia looks wonderful!<BR/><BR/>Curious, why did you choose sweet rice flour over regular rice flour? I have a whole bunch of regular rice flour and I once ate a cake made with sweet rice flour, but it was kind of gritty. <BR/><BR/>Christina ~ <A HREF="http://runningfoodie.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">She Runs, She Eats</A>Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17361819186011561670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26815645.post-75082944669713594352007-11-28T15:46:00.000-05:002007-11-28T15:46:00.000-05:00Natalie, As always I am totally impressed with you...Natalie, <BR/>As always I am totally impressed with your adaptation of the DB challenge! Way to go you clever woman!<BR/>xoxo<BR/>GabiGabihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15241308635236743893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26815645.post-81996488072200680362007-11-28T14:07:00.000-05:002007-11-28T14:07:00.000-05:00Wow - I'm so impressed that you did this challenge...Wow - I'm so impressed that you did this challenge with the substitutions you had to make. You are a true daring baker!!Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11741861711308777389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26815645.post-55669634982131037682007-11-28T13:37:00.000-05:002007-11-28T13:37:00.000-05:00I am so glad there are gluten-free members of Dari...I am so glad there are gluten-free members of Daring Bakers. You guys take it a step further and really come out with tremendous results. I will always have the utmost respect for your baking skills and knowledge. Wow! Your focaccia is beautiful.<BR/><BR/>-jen at <A HREF="http://jenyu.net/blog/" REL="nofollow">use real butter</A>Jen Yuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09376636620757817569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26815645.post-4071394677834557512007-11-28T06:38:00.000-05:002007-11-28T06:38:00.000-05:00wow your adaptation of the focaccia is such inspir...wow your adaptation of the focaccia is such inspiration! not to mention absolutely gorgeous. beet root...such a clever idea.monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07501056229065630077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26815645.post-90559851802774482182007-11-27T22:05:00.000-05:002007-11-27T22:05:00.000-05:00so happy to hear that you had a lovely Thanksgivin...so happy to hear that you had a lovely Thanksgiving celebration; and kudos to you on completing this month's DB challenge!! It's great/interesting to see a gluten-free version of the potato bread!!LizNoVeggieGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785142908687097216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26815645.post-40906594020193264382007-11-27T16:56:00.000-05:002007-11-27T16:56:00.000-05:00It is so interesting to read about how you adjust ...It is so interesting to read about how you adjust the original recipe to address your needs. I would have never thought about beet root. Your focaccia looks great.Simona Carinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10621645217450504400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26815645.post-53760038324859833982007-11-27T15:49:00.000-05:002007-11-27T15:49:00.000-05:00I've never used beet before...it looks great!I've never used beet before...it looks great!Veronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16482616412359136277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26815645.post-41068277804941278132007-11-27T13:44:00.000-05:002007-11-27T13:44:00.000-05:00I must admit, I'm still somewhat mystified by the ...I must admit, I'm still somewhat mystified by the whole concept of gluten-free bread... But really this is quite an accomplishment, and it looks so delicious, too! I will definitely be keeping tabs on your blog, because I could certainly use some tips on how to cater to those who can't eat gluten.BitterSweethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13545128987956148775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26815645.post-40001562941997146952007-11-27T13:06:00.000-05:002007-11-27T13:06:00.000-05:00And no eggs! I can actually eat this. Yay! It's...And no eggs! I can actually eat this. Yay! It's going on my baking list for next month.Sally JPAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15082615486038265179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26815645.post-45962156964189338512007-11-27T11:59:00.000-05:002007-11-27T11:59:00.000-05:00How cool is that that you can sub beets for potato...How cool is that that you can sub beets for potatoes! I had no idea. I guess when you have an allergy like that, you learn a variety of interesting ways to eat differently. Thanks for the idea! I especially love the idea of the green shoots. Excellent!kellypeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13266678780105919817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26815645.post-19696425787910527662007-11-27T11:42:00.000-05:002007-11-27T11:42:00.000-05:00Delicious looking bread Sheltie Girl!Delicious looking bread Sheltie Girl!Brunohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13480871603766753339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26815645.post-51721848022682657212007-11-27T10:18:00.000-05:002007-11-27T10:18:00.000-05:00As ever, I'm incredibly impressed with what you ma...As ever, I'm incredibly impressed with what you manage to do and how you think laterally given the obstacles! Fabulous job. (p.s.: pictures of the kitchen will, indeed, make the blog, though perhaps I'll wait until it resembles more of a kitchen in order to show it off)Annemariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13611096567139013824noreply@blogger.com