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Gluten-Free?
No Problem! Stratford University Dishes Up Tasty Tips
03/23/2010 - Click
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FALLS
CHURCH, VIRGINIA – (March 23, 2010) – Increasingly,
people are opting for gluten-free meals and products when dining out or
doing their grocery shopping. This is because gluten sensitivities and
intolerances are becoming more well-known to the public. In fact,
according to the Celiac Disease Foundation, one in every 133 people is
affected by celiac disease. Problem is, 97 percent of those
experiencing it are still undiagnosed. And those who are aware of the
issue and are try to avoid gluten may not know where to start, when it
comes to cooking for the family.
“Trying
to cook gluten-free can seem like a daunting task at first, but
it’s really not that difficult,” explains James
Sinopoli, a culinary instructor at Stratford University.
“Whether cooking for your family or for a guest who needs to
avoid gluten, it’s a lot easier than you may think.”
Those who
have celiac disease or a gluten intolerance will need to maintain a
gluten-free diet. Gluten is a protein found in many products, including
wheat, rye and barley. If people who have celiac disease consume
gluten, there is an immune-system response, and the body begins
damaging the small intestine, according to the National Institutes of
Health. Because of this, it is important to make sure that those with
celiac disease do not come in contact with gluten, and that there is no
cross-contamination of products when preparing foods.
You can
prepare a tasty home-cooked meal for your family that is completely
gluten-free. Start by trying these tasty recipes:
Gluten-Free
Pizza
Sauce
1 can (8 oz.)
tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon
dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon
dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon
crushed dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon
fennel seeds
1/4 teaspoon
garlic powder
1 to 2
teaspoons sugar, to taste
1/2 teaspoon
salt
Toppings of
your choice
Crust
3/4 cup warm
milk (110º) or non-dairy liquid
1 tablespoon
active dry yeast
2 teaspoons
sugar
1/2 cup
sorghum flour*
1/2 cup
tapioca flour
2 teaspoons
xanthan gum*
1/2 teaspoon
salt
1 teaspoon
Italian herb seasoning
3 teaspoons
olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons
cider vinegar
White rice
flour for sprinkling
Shortening
for greasing pan
Preparation
for Sauce
Combine all
ingredients in small saucepan and bring to boil over medium heat.
Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes, while Pizza Crust is being
assembled. Makes about 1 cup.
Preparation
for Crust
Preheat oven
to 425ºF. In small bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in milk. In
medium mixer bowl, beat flours, xanthan gum, salt, and seasoning on low
speed. Add yeast-mixture, 1 teaspoon of the oil, and vinegar and beat
until blended, about 30 seconds. Dough will be soft.
Put dough on
lightly greased 12-inch nonstick pizza pan and liberally sprinkle with
white rice flour. Press dough to edges of pan, continuing to sprinkle
with flour to prevent sticking to your hands. Make edges thicker to
hold toppings.
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