Corn Substitutes
Gluten Free Recipe
By Fitness and Freebies
Recipe Ingredients
To substitute 1-tablespoon Cornstarch:
Use:
A blend of potato starch and arrowroot powder (3:1 or 1/2-cup arrowroot to 1-cup potato starch).
Corn Syrup, Light and Dark
Use:
1 for 1 with honey or molasses. Recipes using corn syrup will be less sweet, and the finished recipe will have different flavor characteristics.
Xanthan Gum
Guar Gum in half the amount of Xanthan Gum.
Example: 1-teaspoon of Xanthan Gum = 1/2 teaspoon of Guar Gum.
As a general rule, unless specified by a recipe, use 1/2 teaspoon of Guar Gum per cup of gluten-free flour.
Corn Free Baking Powder
1/3 cup baking soda
2/3 cup creme of tartar
2/3 cup arrowroot starch
Thoroughly blend all ingredients together, and store in airtight container. Makes 1-2/3 cups of corn free baking powder. Use in recipes to replace standard baking powder.
You can also purchase Gluten-Free Baking Powder.
See also:
Gluten Free Milk Substitutes
Gluten Free Egg Substitutes
Gluten Free Cooking Tips
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