Flour Canisters

[BlessedMommy]

I'm looking for some nice quality canisters that will hold my homemade gluten free flour blend and my coconut flour.

 

I was considering buying them on Amazon, but am concerned by quality after reading some of the reviews. I don't want something cheap and flimsy that will get dented up easily or not seal well.

 

Any suggestions?

[GF Lover]

I get glass one's at Hobby Lobby.  They have different sizes and have the rubber tight seal that is air tight.  Plus, they are seriously affordable. I keep all my different flours in them.  

 

Colleen

[nvsmom]

Something you can keep in the freezer is a good idea. Gluten free flours like rice don't keep as well on the counter as wheat flour would.

[LauraTX]

I would avoid glass if you are keeping whole grain/nut flours in the freezer, unless it specifically says freezer safe.  (I have learned that the hard way, lol)

 

I use snapware.  The name brand will last longer than the store brand, and they are square and stack nicely.  But definitely get something that is going to fit into the desired space... they make lots of shapes and sizes.

[cyclinglady]

I have always kept flour in the freezer. It can last for years and years. Not sure about all the gluten free flours for the exact freezer life, but I am assuming it is the same or similar to wheat flour. I love glass to store, but I keep my flours in plastic sealed bins in my garage freezer. That freezer (on my third one) is invaluable!

[lpellegr]

King Arthur Flour makes some nice ones in a variety of sizes.  The special bread pans they make for gluten-free bread are also worth the investment.

[ThisGalsGlutenFree]

King Arthur Flour makes some nice ones in a variety of sizes.  The special bread pans they make for gluten-free bread are also worth the investment.

lpellegr,

I haven't ventured into gluten free bread baking yet, but I recently bought some run-of-the mill stainless steel pans for gluten-free bread recipes. Haven't used them yet though...can you tell me how/why gluten-free bread pans are different? Will gluten-free bread baked in a regular pan fail? I'd love to borrow from your experience. Thanks!

[annalaurabrown]

Try tupperware. They have some great storage containers. I use them and love them. 

[GF Lover]

lpellegr,

I haven't ventured into gluten free bread baking yet, but I recently bought some run-of-the mill stainless steel pans for gluten-free bread recipes. Haven't used them yet though...can you tell me how/why gluten-free bread pans are different? Will gluten-free bread baked in a regular pan fail? I'd love to borrow from your experience. Thanks!

The pans on the King Arthur site are USA Pans.  They have higher sides.  With Gluten free bread, if you use a regular size bread pan, the rising bread will fall over the sides of the pan.  It is well worth the investment for this pan.  Very sturdy and well made.

 

Good Luck

 

Colleen

[ThisGalsGlutenFree]

The pans on the King Arthur site are USA Pans.  They have higher sides.  With Gluten free bread, if you use a regular size bread pan, the rising bread will fall over the sides of the pan.  It is well worth the investment for this pan.  Very sturdy and well made.

 

Good Luck

 

Colleen

 

Thank you, Colleen!

[notme]

i use canning jars.  they will also work in the freezer.  

 

i actually use canning jars for lots of things - they are great for taking salads for picnics - macaroni, potato, ect <in the warm weather, you can put a big bowl of (say) potato salad into (say) 4 quart jars and then just take out one at a time.  clear glass, so you can tell what's in each one.  takes up less space on the table, and you are keeping the rest of it out of the heat.  we do this when we are camping, too  plus, they stand up in the cooler and are less likely to be 'drowned' with melting ice.  i have seen on pinterest & such, where people use them to make individual garden salads in smaller ones, then pour the dressing on them & shake & eat.  that sounds like something to try for this summer