Gluten Free Corn Substitutes
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). |
To substitute 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.
To substitute Xanthan Gum:
Use: Gluten-Free Guar Gum in half the amount of Xanthan Gum. As a general rule, unless specified by a recipe, use 1/2 teaspoon on Gluten-Free 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.
