Author(s): Phil Vickery

Health & Diet

"Fabulous recipes for those suffering from celiac disease."

For those on a gluten-restricted diet, baking is usually the most difficult culinary obstacle to overcome. With the innovative recipes in "Gluten-Free Baking," it is easy for those with gluten intolerance to once again safely enjoy the delicious pleasures of breads, cakes, cookies and other baked goods.

Phil Vickery explains the basics of a gluten-free diet and analyzes its implications for baking. He provides the essential ingredients of a gluten-free pantry and gives instructions for making a gluten-free flour mix that can be used in recipes throughout the book.

This new book provides 70 easy recipes for delicious baked treats that were specifically designed to be gluten free. There are tasty versions of family favorites and sophisticated delicacies, such as: Pancakes with maple syrupYorkshire puddingsRoasted hazelnut cookies

A full chapter on breads includes everyday breads and muffins as well as specialty and international offerings, including: Buttermilk muffinsBreakfast briocheRosemary and garlic focacciaIndian flatbread

There is also a chapter dedicated to celebration cakes.