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<b>Introduction 1</b> <p><b>Part I: What Is Gluten-Free Baking? 7</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: The Challenges and Rewards of Gluten-Free Baking 9</p> <p>Chapter 2: Why Bake Gluten-Free? 19</p> <p>Chapter 3: Understanding the Rules of Baking 35</p> <p>Chapter 4: Unique Issues of Gluten-Free Baking 57</p> <p>Chapter 5: Building Flavor and Structure without Wheat 79</p> <p>Chapter 6: Understanding Dough 99</p> <p><b>Part II: The Nuts and Bolts of Gluten-Free Baking 109</b></p> <p>Chapter 7: Nutrition, Health, and the Gluten-Free Lifestyle 111</p> <p>Chapter 8: Keeping a Gluten-Free Kitchen 125</p> <p>Chapter 9: Converting Favorite Recipes to Gluten-Free 137</p> <p><b>Part III: Sweet Gluten-Free Baking Recipes 149</b></p> <p>Chapter 10: Gluten-Free Baking Mixes 151</p> <p>Chapter 11: Quick Breakfast Recipes 169</p> <p>Chapter 12: Sweet Yeast Breads 189</p> <p>Chapter 13: Cookie Recipes 205</p> <p>Chapter 14: Brownies and Bars 221</p> <p>Chapter 15: Pies and Pastries 235</p> <p>Chapter 16: Cake and Frosting Recipes 249</p> <p><b>Part IV: Savory Gluten-Free Baking Recipes 269</b></p> <p>Chapter 17: Batter and Dough Recipes 271</p> <p>Chapter 18: Biscuits and Crackers 281</p> <p>Chapter 19: Savory Breads 295</p> <p>Chapter 20: Pizzas, Savory Pies, and Calzones 311</p> <p>Chapter 21: Casseroles, Soufflés, Crepes, and Dumplings 325</p> <p><b>Part V: The Part of Tens 339</b></p> <p>Chapter 22: Ten Important Gluten-Free Baking Tips 341</p> <p>Chapter 23: Ten Sneaky Places Where Gluten Can Hide 345</p> <p><b>Index 351</b></p>

<b>Dr. Jean McFadden Layton</b> is a doctor of naturopathic medicine and a recipe provider and nutritionist who specializes in gluten intolerance and celiac disease. <p><b>Linda Larsen</b> creates and tests recipes for major food companies, is the Busy Cooks Guide at About.com, and is the coauthor of <i>Eating Clean For Dummies</i>.</p>

<b>More than 150 tasty recipes to bake your (gluten-free) heart out</b> <p>Imagine baking without flour. Impossible, right? Sure, there are replacement flours, but there's an art to combining those ingredients to re-create the tastes you know and love. Baking is truly the greatest challenge when cooking gluten-free, and more than 150 delicious recipes for baking cakes, cookies, and breads are coming fresh out of the oven with <i>Gluten-Free Baking For Dummies</i>.</p> <ul> <li> <p>Gluten 101 — understand why gluten is harmful for those with gluten sensitivities, gluten intolerance, and celiac disease, and get the skinny on the ingredients and techniques you need to start baking gluten-free</p> </li> <li> <p>Get excited about being gluten-free — grasp the many benefits of being gluten-free and get your health on track by converting old family recipes to the gluten-free lifestyle</p> </li> <li> <p>How sweet it is — satisfy your sweet tooth with tons of recipes for all of your favorite sugary snacks, like cinnamon rolls, thin mint cookies, chocolate chip cookies, cupcakes, and many more</p> </li> <li> <p>Savor it — make all the savory, satisfying dishes you love, from pizza and pot pie to quiches and casseroles — and everything in between</p> </li> </ul> <p><b>Open the book and find:</b></p> <ul> <li> <p>What gluten is (and where it lurks)</p> </li> <li> <p>Symptoms of gluten sensitivity</p> </li> <li> <p>How to mix alternative flours to get the right flavor and texture</p> </li> <li> <p>How to make good dough you'll want to devour</p> </li> <li> <p>Tips for decoding confusing food labels</p> </li> <li> <p>Ways to convert traditional recipes to gluten-free</p> </li> <li> <p>Important gluten-free baking tips</p> </li> </ul> <p><b>Learn to:</b></p> <ul> <li> <p>Make more than 150 delicious gluten-free cakes, cookies, and breads</p> </li> <li> <p>Use gluten-free ingredients to re-create the tastes you know and love</p> </li> <li> <p>Maintain a healthier diet</p> </li> </ul>

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