Cooking With The Mixes

[Firegirl43]

I have just been diagnosed and I am trying to cook with some of the mixes but I dont know when they are done. How do you know?and is there a certain type of pan theat you should cook them in? ( like glass)

[nettiebeads]

I have just been diagnosed and I am trying to cook with some of the mixes but I dont know when they are done. How do you know?and is there a certain type of pan theat you should cook them in? ( like glass)

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Which mixes? My local Health food store started carrying gluten-free pantry items. Usually a good test is when things start to just slightly brown on the edges. Another is to tap and see if they feel kind of hollow. Did you do much cooking or baking with regular stuff before celiac disease? How long were you sick before your dx? If you want, feel free to email me directly with your cooking questions, I've been doing this for 9 years now. It's not too bad, just need to think creatively. Oh, and welcome to the board!!

[hez]

It has been suggested that you use pans that have never had gluten in them. The thought is that sometimes, depending upon the surface, you are never sure to get the gluten out. For example my non stick angel food pan has things (angel food cake) that will not come off no matter how hard I scrub. I have slowly (due to cost) started replacing my non stick cookware. As for my cookie sheets I have been using parchment paper.

The mixes I have used have turned out pretty good. The timing seems to be fairly accurate on the package. Depending on what I am making I check for browness, a unjiggly center.

This board will be a great resource for you in trying to figure out the new lifestyle. It is overwhelming at first. However, everyone says it gets easier with time!