Gluten-Free Makeovers (14 page)

Store at room temperature for one to two days or freeze. To reheat, wrap in aluminum foil and heat in a 350°F oven. Thaw frozen rolls before reheating.

Tip
:
A heavy-duty, handheld mixer may be used to prepare these.

My friend Andrea
and I tried several versions of this recipe before we found one that her son, Pablo, approved. It’s easiest to prepare this using a heavy-duty mixer, preferably a stand mixer. But I’ve made them both ways. Make sure all of the ingredients are at room temperature, except for the milk which you will need to warm.

Lightly coat a 9-inch round cake pan with cooking spray.

Mix together 1⅞ cups of the flour blend, the potato flour, sugar, and yeast in a large mixing bowl. Combine the eggs, vinegar, and vanilla in a separate bowl. Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients and beat briefly. Add the milk and egg mixture to the flour and beat 30 seconds to incorporate. Beat on high speed for 3 minutes.

Make the filling: Combine the brown sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl; set aside.

Sprinkle the remaining flour blend over a wooden board. Use a spatula to remove the dough to the wooden board and form into a ball. Roll the dough in the flour until it is lightly covered. Gently press and roll into a 14 × 8-inch rectangle, about ⅛ inch thick. Lightly brush the surface with melted butter. Sprinkle the filling evenly over the surface.

Starting with one long side, carefully roll up the dough jelly-roll fashion. With the seam side down, use a small, sharp knife to cut the dough crosswise into 12 slices. (Don’t worry if slices seem loosely rolled.) Arrange the slices cut side up in the prepared cake pan, leaving space between each one. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place
until the rolls have doubled in size and have filled the pan. This may take up to 80 minutes. Use a homemade proofer (page 32) to speed up this process.

Make the glaze: Combine the confectioner’s sugar, milk, and vanilla in a small bowl and stir until smooth and creamy. Set aside.

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Position the rack in the center of the oven. Remove the plastic wrap and bake about 20 minutes, or until light golden and cooked through. Let cool 5 minutes, then spoon the glaze over the top of the rolls and serve. The cinnamon rolls can be frozen. Thaw and reheat briefly in the microwave or oven.

This hearty bread
is nearly a meal in itself. Full of raisins and caraway seeds, and walnuts, it begs for a smear of cream cheese and a dollop of orange marmalade. The smell is as enticing as the taste so be sure to leave time for breakfast before you heat up the toaster.

Lightly oil a 9 × 5-inch pan.

Combine the flour blend, powdered milk, brown sugar, cornmeal, caraway seeds, if using, and orange peel in a large mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, combine the water, eggs, oil, molasses, and vinegar. Add the wet ingredients and the yeast to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 5 minutes, or until the dough is smooth. Add the raisins and walnuts, if using, and beat another minute or until blended.