Christmas
Grain-Free Cinnamon Rolls
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Cathy
December 24, 2017
Some measurements in cups and some in grams? Sorry, no metric measuring cups or scale here. Can you translate to all to non-metric? I've noticed the switchback in other recipes as well. Isit possible to list both?
Cathy
December 24, 2017
Some measurements in cups and some in grams? Sorry, no metric measuring cups or scale here. Can you translate to all to non-metric for me?
Jamie
February 5, 2014
Finally was able to find all the ingredients (the natural foods stores around me carry various GF flours inconsistently; took a while to find arrowroot starch in a large enough quantity). Both my non-GF husband and I loved them!
I would say the consistency is more like a pull-apart bread than a cinnamon roll, but hey, I'll take it! For anyone who is also DF (like myself), I substituted original almond milk and Earth Balance buttery spread 1:1 for the dairy products in the recipe. Worked perfectly. Recipe made enough for a 9" cake pan and a small ramekin. The cake pan I greased and dusted with sugar; the ramekin I only greased. After snacking on the rolls/bread from the ramekin, we both agreed we would have wanted the recipe a tad sweeter (the filling part, not the dough). We tasted the rolls/bread from the greased & sugared pan, and that seemed to be the perfect amount of additional sweetness!
Also, as a note for people looking for psyllium husks. The natural foods stores near me (Whole Foods) carry the psyllium husks in the personal care aisle with the other natural laxatives. Not in the baking aisle.
I would say the consistency is more like a pull-apart bread than a cinnamon roll, but hey, I'll take it! For anyone who is also DF (like myself), I substituted original almond milk and Earth Balance buttery spread 1:1 for the dairy products in the recipe. Worked perfectly. Recipe made enough for a 9" cake pan and a small ramekin. The cake pan I greased and dusted with sugar; the ramekin I only greased. After snacking on the rolls/bread from the ramekin, we both agreed we would have wanted the recipe a tad sweeter (the filling part, not the dough). We tasted the rolls/bread from the greased & sugared pan, and that seemed to be the perfect amount of additional sweetness!
Also, as a note for people looking for psyllium husks. The natural foods stores near me (Whole Foods) carry the psyllium husks in the personal care aisle with the other natural laxatives. Not in the baking aisle.
insecureepicure
January 19, 2014
I made these and my gluten loving family loved them!!. My daughter made an icing with confectionary sugar, vanilla and water. I miss sticky buns almost as much as bread and these were really good. Thank you!!
Joan R.
January 5, 2014
I like this recipe but I'm using it for my "low carb" dietary restrictions. I know that Almond flour is a good choice for my needs...what is the carb count on Arrowroot flour? I would like to use Stevia or another sugar substitute and I would like the carb count posted...is that possible?...any and all changes in this recipe that would make it lower in carbs would be greatly appreciated!
MrsButtons
January 6, 2014
Have you done a websearch on stevia or *low carb*? I would think you'd find a ton of websites that focus on creating recipes geared toward your restrictions. Subbing stevia for essentially 3/4 C of any sugar is complicated, especially in a baked good. Stevia is not a sugar and is many many times sweeter than sugar. Instead of trying to make substitutions in recipes that look good, I would try finding a community of people who share the same dietary concerns and see how they are getting their sweet treats in without eating sugar. Good luck! I would start with Paleo websites - I believe strict Paleo does not allow any real sugar but allows stevia.
Joan R.
January 6, 2014
I've just begun to research "low carb" foods because I'm beginning to have problems with a high insulin count and a climbing glucose level... Doctors "Simplified Orders"...Loose 30-40 pounds... and eat NOTHING out of a "box"... I'm kinda freaked out... but every day, I'm finding something to make and to eat that's yummy and "legal"...I think I'm going to make it! Looked into the "Paleo" diet... doesn't thrill me... Even on Diabetes sites, I find mistakes in their recipes!... I don't know why they choose to include "Low fat" products in their recipes when making something "Low fat" usually adds carbs! If you don't believe me...compare the carb content of half and half milk to 1% fat milk (The carbs are MUCH higher in 1% milk!)
LysiaLoves
December 27, 2013
I'd like to sub out the arrowroot starch and use a blend of the starches I have on hand: tapioca, potato & cornstarch. Can you please recommend what ratio of these starches I should use to replicate the texture of arrowroot? Thanks!!
Also so glad to see you using coconut sugar! I made your gingerbread & served it warm w/homemade peach ice cream (which I made in a blender!) for Xmas eve dinner with the fam. Yummmm!!!
Also so glad to see you using coconut sugar! I made your gingerbread & served it warm w/homemade peach ice cream (which I made in a blender!) for Xmas eve dinner with the fam. Yummmm!!!
glutenfreegirl
December 27, 2013
You can substitute one or more of the other starches by weight. So you'll need 170 grams of starches, total. (I'd try a combination of tapioca and potato starch.) Glad to hear the gingerbread worked well. Peach ice cream!
LysiaLoves
December 28, 2013
Thanks!!
PS the peach ice cream was so easy! Threw FROZEN organic sliced peaches, cream, coconut sugar, vanilla & orange zest in the blender, gave it a whirl, firmed it up a bit in the freezer, et voila! So delish!
PS the peach ice cream was so easy! Threw FROZEN organic sliced peaches, cream, coconut sugar, vanilla & orange zest in the blender, gave it a whirl, firmed it up a bit in the freezer, et voila! So delish!
Cari
December 27, 2013
Can someone who "proofed these in the fridge tell me a little more clearly what you did. I am not much of a baker and not sure I understand the sequence of events. Did you put the dough together and let it rise overnight in the fridge and then roll, fill and bake? THANK
glutenfreegirl
December 27, 2013
Yep! You have the right instinct. Make the dough, then put it in the refrigerator. Let it sit overnight. In the morning, pull out the dough and let it come to room temperature before rolling it out.
mountainmomma
December 27, 2013
These worked like a charm. I left the dough in the fridge overnight, and substituted maple sugar for the dough, and regular sugar for the cinnamon mix. Plus, since it was a christmas morning treat, I added a maple glaze (from this recipe: http://lovelylittlekitchen.com/maple-glazed-cinnamon-rolls/). Non-gf family couldn't get enough. Only thing that was a true pain was trying to spread butter on the dough, even though the butter was really soft. Maybe I'll try melting it next time?
glutenfreegirl
December 27, 2013
Yours sound delicious! And yes, feel free to melt the butter instead.
snappyfish
December 26, 2013
Food 52, what is happening? This author always seems to leave out something from almost every recipe, or miscategorize things: cinnamon, butter and sugar left out from this recipe, psyllium husk from her tea cookie recipe, referring to things with eggs in them as vegan, etc. Shauna may have time to "play" with her ingredients but most of us spend 8-10 hours a day at a job and just want GF recipes that will work, on they first try. These recipes are like a culinary Where's Waldo, and it is frustrating. I believe I will be looking elsewhere for my GF recipes from now on.
Lauren11
December 26, 2013
When I made these, I kept them in the fridge overnight before proofing-they still turned out great! I also made them with cashew meal instead of almond meal. Thank you for the great recipe!
Olga
December 25, 2013
Where can I gat coconut sugar/ I live in Melbourne Australia.
glutenfreegirl
December 27, 2013
I don't know how to find coconut sugar in Australia. Perhaps natural foods stores? But you can also use whatever sugar you wish.
MrsButtons
January 6, 2014
I get my coconut sugar online through Amazon. I know companies like nutiva.com and navitas naturals sell it online and they are both delcious products.
MrsButtons
December 23, 2013
Any chance these could proof overnight? Of course, I'll probably be wrapping until the wee hours regardless...
glutenfreegirl
December 23, 2013
I don't know! I haven't tried proofing them overnight in the refrigerator. But it's worth a try! (Good luck with the wrapping.)
glutenfreegirl
December 27, 2013
Several people, here and other places, have told me that they proofed them overnight and they worked well. I did too, for Christmas morning. Easy!
glutenfreegirl
December 23, 2013
Somehow the cinnamon, sugar, and butter for the filling were cut off! They're in there now.
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