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I actually set out to make pop-tarts however because I used flakey pastry, they came out more like toaster strudels which was a happy accident as these are much tastier! Ingredients For the toaster strudels 1 portion gluten free flaky pastry Nutella, for filling Jam, for filling Choose one filling or make a mixed batch. Strawberry, raspberry, apricot, or cherry jam all work well. For the icing 1 egg white, or egg white powder made up according to packet instructions 180 g ici

Inspired by my recent trip to Kos, this gluten free Greek honey cake is soft, fragrant and rich. Greek honey gives it a floral sweetness, almond flour adds tenderness, and the orange syrup brings that bright citrus finish you expect from a Greek-style bake. It is lovely served as a teatime cake, dessert with yoghurt, or a make-ahead traybake for sharing. Ingredients For the cake 4 eggs 150ml Greek honey 130g butter, melted 70ml Greek yoghurt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 220g gl

Kataifi is usually all about paper-thin strands of pastry, lots of butter, warm spice, nuts, and syrup that soaks into every crisp edge. Making it gluten free is a little tricky, but this version uses a simple batter piped into a non-stick pan to create flexible strands that roll beautifully around an almond and pistachio filling. Ingredients This recipe makes 8 kataifi rolls. For the pastry 100 g potato starch 80 g tapioca starch 40 g rice flour 200 ml water 1 tsp sugar Pinc

Kare Pan is something I’ve always, always wanted to try but I couldn’t even find a gluten free version in Japan. I did think this one would be too hard, but aside from the finicky folding it was actually all right! I hope you enjoy this classic Japanese savoury snack! Ingredients For the curry filling 1 onion, finely diced 2 pieces ginger, finely grated or minced 3 garlic cloves, finely minced 1 medium potato, peeled and finely diced 1 carrot, finely diced 250 g beef mince 3

This was my mount everest. I won't lie, if you are also making the gluten free filo pastry yourself, this will take you an entire day. But it's worth it... eventually! Just remember, do not be shy with the butter. Gluten free filo can be a little more delicate than regular filo, so the melted butter helps separate the layers, support the pastry and give you that golden, flaky finish. This recipe makes a lovely small tray of baklava, perfect for sharing, gifting or keeping in

Recipe overview This gluten free beignets recipe is straightforward, but a little timing helps. Detail Amount Prep time 20 minutes Proving time 30 minutes Cooking time 10 to 15 minutes Total time About 1 hour Makes About 18 to 24 small beignets Best served Warm, with lots of icing sugar Ingredients 7 g fast-action dried yeast 100 ml warm water 25 g caster sugar 1 egg 120 ml milk 75 g potato starch 75 g sweet rice flour 250 g gluten free flour blend, such as Doves Farm ½ tsp s

Crisp-edged, chewy, buttery scallion pancakes are one of those recipes that feel almost impossible to make gluten free, until the dough behaves. This version uses psyllium husk, tapioca flour, glutinous rice flour and a little xanthan gum to build a dough that rolls, coils and flakes beautifully. Ingredients For the dough 1/2 tbsp psyllium husk 80ml water 150g plain gluten free flour, such as Doves Farm 100g tapioca flour 100g glutinous rice flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp xanthan

Crisp, golden, sticky with honey, and finished with walnuts and cinnamon, loukoumades are the kind of treat that disappear fast. The batter is simple, yeast-raised, and spooned straight into hot oil. No rolling, cutting, or shaping needed! This recipe makes about 24 gluten free loukoumades, depending on the size of your spoonfuls. They are best eaten fresh while warm, so feel free to halve the recipe if you are not feeding a crowd, or if you do not trust yourself around a ful

Senbei are usually made with rice and often grilled or baked until crisp. They are very nearly naturally gluten free! You only need to swap out the soy sauce. These crackers are simple to shape by hand and bake in the oven, so there is no frying and no special equipment beyond a blender, a rolling pin and baking parchment. Ingredients For the crackers: 120g glutinous rice flour 40g cooked sushi rice Pinch of sea salt 2 tbsp vegetable oil 60ml water 1 to 2 tbsp sesame seeds, p

As one of my favourite after school treats, I knew I had to make a gluten free versions! This one uses white rice flour, potato starch, tapioca starch, and corn flour to make crisp biscuit sticks that bake quickly and dry out in the warm oven. Ingredients For the biscuit sticks 50g white rice flour 35g potato starch 10g tapioca starch 10g corn flour 25g caster sugar 25g vegetable oil 75ml milk Pinch of salt Optional coating ideas These are not needed for the base recipe, but

Soft gluten free naan is one of those recipes that can feel unfairly difficult. You can make plenty of quick flatbreads without much effort, but getting closer to that chewy, tender, lightly blistered naan texture takes a little more thought. This recipe gives you both options. The first version is the one to make when you want the best texture and flavour. It uses yeast, psyllium husk, a mix of gluten free flours, yoghurt, and melted butter. It needs a short rest, but it giv

A good bowl of ramen should feel cosy, savoury and full of texture, and you do not need wheat noodles to get there. This gluten free ramen is built around a quick miso-style broth, with garlic, ginger, chilli, Chinese five spice and a splash of Henderson’s Relish for extra depth. Ingredients This recipe serves 2 people. For the broth 1,000 ml water Gluten free miso stock, stock cube or stock paste, enough for 1 litre of liquid 2 garlic cloves, peeled and lightly crushed or gr

Soft pretzels can feel like one of the trickier bakes to make gluten free, but this recipe keeps things simple. You get a chewy, golden crust, a soft middle, and that proper pretzel flavour from a quick baking soda bath before baking. Ingredients For the pretzel dough 6g fast action or instant yeast 2 tbsp caster sugar 220ml warm water 5g psyllium husk 75ml water, for the psyllium mixture 280g gluten free Caputo flour 1 tsp fine salt 1 tbsp sugar 30g melted butter 1 egg, beat

These classic New Zealand gluten free potato topped beef pies have crisp flaky pastry, a savoury beef mince filling, and creamy mashed potato piped on top until golden. They are cosy, filling, and ideal for a weekend lunch or simple dinner. The filling is made with beef mince, onion, garlic, gluten free soy sauce, and stock, then thickened with cornflour so it sits neatly inside the pastry cases. A little grated cheese over the potato adds extra flavour and helps the tops bro

A warm chicken bake with flaky pastry and a creamy savoury filling is one of those comfort foods that feels hard to beat. This gluten free version gives you the same cosy, bakery-style feel at home, with crisp pastry, a rich chicken filling, and those classic diagonal scores on top. This recipe makes 4 gluten free chicken bakes. The filling is simple, creamy, and full of flavour from chicken stock, mixed herbs, cream cheese, and double cream. The key is to let the filling red

Flaky pastry lives or dies by temperature. If the butter melts into the dough before the pastry reaches the oven, you lose those beautiful layers before they have a chance to puff. That matters even more with gluten free pastry. Without gluten’s natural stretch, the dough needs gentle handling, enough chilling time, and a little patience. The good news is that you do not need fancy equipment or complicated pastry skills. You just need cold butter, a cool bench, and the confid

Some biscuits are impossible to improve on too much. A crisp, buttery round, a little window in the middle, and a bright spoonful of jam peeking through. Jammy Dodgers in the UK, Shrewsberrys in New Zealand, whatever name you grew up with, they are a proper classic. This gluten free Jammy Dodgers recipe easy homemade biscuit classic version gives you tender, lightly golden sandwich biscuits that hold their shape well and do not crumble the second you pick them up. The dough i

Gluten free French fancies are the sort of little cake bites that look far fussier than they really are. Soft sponge, a small swirl of vanilla buttercream, and a sweet poured icing turn a simple traybake into neat, pretty squares. This recipe makes 16 homemade gluten free French fancies from one square sponge. Recipe overview Makes: 16 cake bites Bake time: around 30 minutes Oven temperature: 180°C Best tin: square baking tin, lined with baking paper Texture: soft sponge with

Fresh gluten free ramen noodles can be hard to get right. Many shop-bought options turn soft too quickly, break in the broth, or taste more like plain rice noodles than proper ramen. This recipe makes noodles that are slightly springy, chewy, and perfect for a hot bowl of broth. The dough uses tapioca flour for bounce, glutinous rice flour for stretch, xanthan gum for structure, and an egg to help bind everything together. Despite the name, glutinous rice flour is gluten free

Ingredients This amount of marinade works well for around 6 large eggs, depending on the size of your container. 6 large eggs 70 ml mirin 100 ml gluten-free soy sauce 1 tbsp brown sugar 80 ml water 1 to 2 cloves minced garlic 1 tsp minced ginger, or more if you love ginger Sesame seeds Spring onion, finely sliced Chilli oil, to taste The first four marinade ingredients, mirin, gluten-free soy sauce, brown sugar, and water, are the base. Everything else is up to you. Add more