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Gluten free roux
Posted on 12/23/24 at 9:26 am
Posted on 12/23/24 at 9:26 am
Anyone been successful making a good gluten free roux?
I tried making one w/ sweet rice flour last night for my gumbo and it would not darken like normal wheat flour (took 3x as long as still wouldn't get as dark) and it's not doing a good job of incorporating with or thickening my stock.
Thoughts?
I tried making one w/ sweet rice flour last night for my gumbo and it would not darken like normal wheat flour (took 3x as long as still wouldn't get as dark) and it's not doing a good job of incorporating with or thickening my stock.
Thoughts?
Posted on 12/23/24 at 9:31 am to Neauxla
I've done it a couple times to make a batch of gumbo for the daughter of some friends of ours, who is legitimately gluten intolerant.
It kind of gums up as you get it darker and darker; however, I've had good success with the King Arthur brand of gluten free flour.
It kind of gums up as you get it darker and darker; however, I've had good success with the King Arthur brand of gluten free flour.
Posted on 12/23/24 at 9:52 am to Gris Gris
We’ve used the roux pictured above and it’s great.
We also use any “1 for 1” gluten free flour baking mix like Bob’s Red Mill or King Arthur and it’s great as well. Rice flour also works.
We also use any “1 for 1” gluten free flour baking mix like Bob’s Red Mill or King Arthur and it’s great as well. Rice flour also works.
Posted on 12/23/24 at 9:54 am to DrEdgeLSU
There is a place in Lafayette called Refined Pantry that sells gluten free roux. They use it to make their in-house gumbo, and it is some of the best gumbo in the city in my opinion.
Posted on 12/23/24 at 10:31 am to Neauxla
this might be heresy but could you thicken with corn starch slurry and use Kitchen Bouquet for color?
Posted on 12/23/24 at 10:44 am to jamiegla1
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this might be heresy but could you thicken with corn starch slurry and use Kitchen Bouquet for color?
I don't think you could get the flavor you want via that method. You would only get the color.
Posted on 12/23/24 at 11:59 am to Neauxla
Not to discount people with Celiac Disease (true gluten intolerance).
One of my children has "gluten intolerance", diagnosed by homeopath NP. I started researching after she started having consistent issues with bread/pizza/rolls. We found Sunrise Flour Mill in Minnesota. She now uses their flour products exclusively and has no issues with it. GMO is the culprit here.
Another source we are using is buying European produced wheat products such as Caputo. We had pizza on a trip, she ate it. I noted the Caputo flour walking through the restaurant and put it in my phone. No ill effects from the pizza, she went back to the same place a couple weeks later, same results. I ordered her some of that flour and she can eat the pizza made with it.
Both of them boast "ancient" grains/old school wheat seed, in other words, non-GMO.
For the love of donuts, pizza, and yeast rolls everyone with gluten intolerance should try these products.
One of my children has "gluten intolerance", diagnosed by homeopath NP. I started researching after she started having consistent issues with bread/pizza/rolls. We found Sunrise Flour Mill in Minnesota. She now uses their flour products exclusively and has no issues with it. GMO is the culprit here.
Another source we are using is buying European produced wheat products such as Caputo. We had pizza on a trip, she ate it. I noted the Caputo flour walking through the restaurant and put it in my phone. No ill effects from the pizza, she went back to the same place a couple weeks later, same results. I ordered her some of that flour and she can eat the pizza made with it.
Both of them boast "ancient" grains/old school wheat seed, in other words, non-GMO.
For the love of donuts, pizza, and yeast rolls everyone with gluten intolerance should try these products.
Posted on 12/23/24 at 12:10 pm to Neauxla
^ agree with all of that.
My wife buys 'Just About Foods' brand gluten free flour, or at least that's what's in the pantry at this time. I'm sure she's bought some of the other well known brands, too. Working under an elimination diet with a Dr, her gluten sensitivity was identified at least 10 yrs ago.
I can't remember the last time I made roux with anything other than gluten free. Can't recall any of them being harder to work with than regular flour.
That said, not sure we've ever bought sweet rice flour.
My wife buys 'Just About Foods' brand gluten free flour, or at least that's what's in the pantry at this time. I'm sure she's bought some of the other well known brands, too. Working under an elimination diet with a Dr, her gluten sensitivity was identified at least 10 yrs ago.
I can't remember the last time I made roux with anything other than gluten free. Can't recall any of them being harder to work with than regular flour.
That said, not sure we've ever bought sweet rice flour.
Posted on 12/23/24 at 12:52 pm to Amorybulldog
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GMO is the culprit here.
That's interesting since there is no GMO wheat grown in the United States.
Posted on 12/23/24 at 3:06 pm to Neauxla
I've had good success with corn flour and ghee or butter. It isn't exactly like wheat but does produce a good toasted flavor. If you only have cornmeal you can run it through a blender or food processor to make it more like flour.
Posted on 12/23/24 at 6:17 pm to Professor Dawghair
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GMO is the culprit here.
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That's interesting since there is no GMO wheat grown in the United States.

Posted on 12/23/24 at 6:57 pm to Neauxla
A friend of mine made a cauliflower roux for dinner last year and I couldn’t tell the difference from flower. Had multiple bowls
Posted on 12/23/24 at 7:45 pm to Gris Gris
Bought some today...It's fantastic.
Posted on 12/24/24 at 10:13 am to Neauxla
Yes. I've made it before with gluten free bread flour for someone with celiac. The non-celiac people couldn't tell the difference.
Posted on 12/24/24 at 11:55 am to Neauxla
I use Bob’s Mill gluten free flour in the mostly red bag. I bake it at 400 until it gets brown. It will get darker when mixed with chicken broth. I like it better than regular flour. I think it adds a good flavor to the gumbo
Posted on 12/28/24 at 11:28 am to Neauxla
It was discussed at our family Christmas and we all agreed that the Savoy's gluten-free roux is superior.
As well as my cooking of the gumbo.
As well as my cooking of the gumbo.
Posted on 1/8/25 at 12:21 pm to Professor Dawghair
I stand corrected here.
Not GMO. Apparently US wheat has a higher gluten content then that grown in other countries, sounds like we bred it this way but not going down that rabbit hole.
Older seed (same seed since pre 1950 according to one mill) seems to be best or foreign flour if you have a gluten sensitivity. This is from my daughter's experience.
Not GMO. Apparently US wheat has a higher gluten content then that grown in other countries, sounds like we bred it this way but not going down that rabbit hole.
Older seed (same seed since pre 1950 according to one mill) seems to be best or foreign flour if you have a gluten sensitivity. This is from my daughter's experience.
Posted on 1/8/25 at 12:40 pm to Neauxla
Quite a bit more gluten-free people here than I expected.
My 11 year old daughter was diagnosed celiac positive by blood test about 3 years ago and confirmed with colon biopsy after that.
Got it down to a science on the kid level, but always looking for new things she can try
I am in NWLA and oddly enough, one of the Walmart Market locations near me has a ridiculously good gluten free section.
My 11 year old daughter was diagnosed celiac positive by blood test about 3 years ago and confirmed with colon biopsy after that.
Got it down to a science on the kid level, but always looking for new things she can try
I am in NWLA and oddly enough, one of the Walmart Market locations near me has a ridiculously good gluten free section.
Posted on 1/14/25 at 9:57 pm to Gris Gris
Anyone try making a roux with almond flour? I tried once but stopped for some reason. Gluten is the cause of my gastric reflux and also nasal congestion if over consumed.
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