How do GF baked goods differ from regular ones?
When baking GF for the first time, it helps to manage your expectations. You’ll never replicate exactly your favorite gluten-based baked treats. But if you learn what GF baked goods taste like, and their typical texture, it’s easier to track your progress towards your goal of great GF baking. Because they lack the structure gluten adds, some GF baked goods may seem more crumbly than their wheat-based equivalent. Because of the combination of flours used, they also may become stale more quickly. As you learn to bake gluten-free, you’ll figure out which ingredients, and combinations of ingredients, yield your favorite combination of taste, texture, and freshness. Happily, baked goods made from King Arthur Flour gluten-free mixes were developed to stay fresher longer. If you have any leftover treats you don’t plan on enjoying within a few days, wrap them tightly in plastic, and freeze for up to a month or so.
