http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ Gluten Free Forums for Elana's Pantry en Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:50:07 +0000 http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/reaction-to-almond-flour#post-3274 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:20:08 +0000 Tgowland 3274@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Have you tried sprouting the almonds a la WALF and Nourishing Traditions? This will help them become more digestable... </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/fumigated-almonds#post-3273 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:18:07 +0000 Tgowland 3273@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Honeyville says their nuts are not steamed or fumigated but I don't hink they are raw - just emailed them so we'll see what they say, but I just ordered raw almonds with no pasturization from Azure Standard And they are the Organic Pastures brand from CA. Their sites gives all the details - <a href="http://organicpastures.com/raw-almond-expose.html" rel="nofollow">http://organicpastures.com/raw-almond-expose.html</a> Unfortunately I still don't see a source of raw, unpasturized and sprouted flour... </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/reaction-to-almond-flour#post-3261 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:31:15 +0000 Stace03 3261@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Eating almond flour is like eating nuts. Nuts can bind you up if you have too much. One way to help is to drink tons of water to keep your system moving. This has helped me anyway. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/reaction-to-almond-flour#post-3260 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:08:16 +0000 Tracy LaForest 3260@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I have been looking for information on Almond Flour, I used it and was extremely sick afterward, like wishing I were never born kind of ill. I have removed all grains from my diet but miss eating "normal" foods. Is there something to use for baking that is easier on the body than this stuff? </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/big-sale-at-honeyville#post-3220 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:13:16 +0000 HiDee 3220@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>20% off your order until the 17th of Jan. Use coupon code 2012 </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/how-much-almond-flour-do-you-eat#post-3150 Sat, 10 Dec 2011 20:31:53 +0000 glutenfreenut 3150@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I find when I eat any baked goods daily, my digestion becomes sluggish. So I only eat baking about once a week. It took a few months to adjust to this type of eating and to feel full on just meats &amp; veggies but you do adjust eventually. I've lost 20 pounds in the past 10 months since eating a gluten free Paleo diet and I eat nuts often, nearly every day. I find they are easier to digest when I soak them overnight and then dry them in the oven on the lowest setting. (I have very sensitive digestion)! </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/substitue-almond-flour-for-regular-flour-in-recipes#post-3135 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:53:12 +0000 grammaclaudia 3135@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>i have used the Trader Joe's ground almonds, too, but i usually grind my own cause the nearest to Boulder is 300+ miles away. I've found that it works well in banana cakes, pizza crust, pie crust and cookies. Plus you get the added health benefits of the skins--There are 20 different flavonoids in almond skin, including catechin (found in green tea) and naringenin (found in grapefruit). According to a study published in the Journal of Nutrition, researchers found that almond skin by itself boosted the oxidation resistance of LDL (bad) cholesterol by 18%, and when added to the almond meat, that resistance topped 52% </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/substitue-almond-flour-for-regular-flour-in-recipes#post-3114 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 09:20:25 +0000 Podsolnuh 3114@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I was reading Elana's FAQ page regarding the almond flour she uses. I have been using almond flour from trader joe's. It's not blanched, but the price is like $4/lb!!! And all the recipes I've tried so far have worked. Just wanted to get this out there, in case it helps anyone. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/how-much-almond-flour-do-you-eat#post-3102 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:26:21 +0000 creative99999 3102@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>We do not eat any grains and use only teaspoon amounts of starches. But we did try to add in almond flour. We tried the chocolate cookie recipe and we both had gastrointestinal issues. The brick feeling, and lots of gas. We both tolerate and eat almonds whole, sliced, whatever with no problem. We also drink unsweetened almond milk daily. </p> <p>Since we noticed this right after eating the cookies (and to both of us) we attributed it to the blanched almond flour from honeyville that was recommended.</p> <p>We will likely try the recipe again and switch the oil used, just to rule that out. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/challah-recipe-2#post-3064 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 07:27:22 +0000 rachel p 3064@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Any success with finding gluten free challah recipes? I bake a lot with almond flour and brown rice flour but prefer not to bring in tapioca flour or xantham gum.<br /> The recipes that I have found all use tapioca flour, xantham gum and cornstarch.<br /> Thanks! </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/cinnamon-rolls#post-3029 Sun, 04 Sep 2011 14:34:59 +0000 lesliepd 3029@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hi Elana! My name is Elise, i am 11, and I am on the SCD (Specific Carbohydrate Diet)<br /> I know you have your cinnamon bun muffins, but what I am really looking for is a yummy cinnamon roll! if you could make a cinnamon roll recipe, that would be awesome!!<br /> my mom makes muffins sometimes, but i would LOVE a good cinnamon roll!!!<br /> Thank you and i hope you try a cinnamon roll recipe!</p> <p>Love,<br /> Elise ♥ </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/german-pancake-recipe-with-almond-and-or-coconut-flour#post-3007 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:51:26 +0000 Autumn22 3007@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I want to make some German pancakes. I usually use 1c milk or water, 1 c GF flour mix, 6 eggs, vanilla extract, salt, and cinnamon. Melt 1 stick of butter in 9x13 pan and bake at 400 for 25 min. I am eating paleo so I need to use almond and or coconut flour instead of the GF mix. Any suggestions for amounts? </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/best-of-both-coconut-and-almond-flour#post-3005 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 11:19:09 +0000 Ann from Montana 3005@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I am also interested in combining almond and coconut flour. I have had the best success with substituting GF flours by using a scale.</p> <p>This morning, my first attempt at a &amp; c flour. I moderate gluten but am not entirely GF so my first attemps was a mix but next round I will go entirely almond and coconut.</p> <p>What I did this first round was take your ratio of 3 parts almond to 1 part coconut. I measured 2 cups of all purpose flour ( that's what recipe called for) and weighed it. I used 1 cup of all purpose flour, took 1/2 the weight, i.e. the weight of a cup of regular flour and used 3/4 that weight almond flour and 1/4 that weight of coconut flour AND added an extra egg. This worked wonderfully and I like the flavor but it is 1/2 gluten flour.</p> <p>When I make the recipe next - GFree, I will use 3/4 the weight of 2 cups all purpose flour, 1/4 the weight of coconut, and extra egg AND an extra egg white. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/converting-gluten-full-recipe-to-an-almond-flour-one#post-2997 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 09:02:27 +0000 rin 2997@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Has anyone discovered how to substitute plain old flour for almond flour? Also, does anyone know how to plug in almond flour to a recipe that calls for "gluten free flour mixture"?<br /> Thanks so much for your help!! </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/best-of-both-coconut-and-almond-flour#post-2987 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 09:39:09 +0000 DianaDavenport 2987@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I haven't been on in a while, so I hope I'm not being redundant. I just had to let you know about an experiment I treid that went really well. I am not generally successful i the kitchen when I stray too far from recipes, but I decided to make a coconut AND Almond flour chocolate cake. (Now that I think of it, I used both agave and yakon syup too.) Anywya as much as love Almond Flour, it can be pretty oily at times in the results, and seems to increase in oiliness over time. Cocnut flour however, is very absorbant. I just had a notion, and essentially combined 2 of your recipes to make a cake of my own with these elements.<br /> I will share the recipe here, although, I can't offer a baking time. Our oven is really hard to set and is wildly off the mark. It's mostly just a guessing game here. We just baked at 350 til my husband said he thought it was beginning to smell like it might be done.<br /> I combined in a large bowl:<br /> approx 1.5 c. Almond Flour<br /> 1/2 c. Coconut Flour<br /> 1/4 c. Cocoa Powder<br /> 1/2 t. Salt<br /> 1/2 t. Baking Soda<br /> I whisked in a medium bowl:<br /> 1/2 c. Agave Nectar<br /> 1/2 cup of Yakon Syrup diluted by about one third with hot water<br /> 4 Large eggs<br /> 1 T. Vanilla<br /> approx 1/4 cup Ghee (I think you could sub Grapeseed Oil just fine)<br /> approx 1/4 cup of water (adding more if the batter looks too thick. I mixed mine to the<br /> consistency a little more fluid than a brownie batter, but not as runny as a<br /> traditional cake batter.)<br /> Stirred the wet ingredients into the dry and baked at approx 350˚F in a greased square<br /> brownie/cake pan until it smelled like it might be done.<br /> The result was a somewhat dense but moist chocolate cake that was a big hit with all my<br /> guys and kept its character for several days (until it was all gone).<br /> This was my first effort, and although I consider it to have been very successful, I look forward to trying new ways to combine these complimentary flours. I hope you will too, and share your results. :^) </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/do-you-no-longer-recommend-nutsonline-almond-flour#post-2971 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 20:37:29 +0000 moosemtnmama 2971@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I noticed on your site that you did not list nutsonline as a recommended source for almond flour as you did in your cookbook. Have you encountered a problem with their product or service? </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/where-to-buy-almond-flour-in-boulder-co#post-2716 Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:21:04 +0000 elana 2716@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hi bouldergirl,</p> <p>The best place to get the type of almond flour I recommend is online from <a href="http://store.honeyvillegrain.com/blanchedalmondflour5lb.aspx" rel="nofollow">Honeyville</a> or <a href="http://www.benefityourlifestore.com/organic-almond-flour-blanchedfinely-ground-15lb-p-326.html" rel="nofollow">Benefit Your Life</a>.</p> <p>I believe that <a href="http://www.heliosintegratedmedicine.com/" rel="nofollow">Helios</a> often carries Honeyville for retail here in Boulder, so you may wish to give them a try --though I'm not sure if they carry it anymore.</p> <p>Elana </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/where-to-buy-almond-flour-in-boulder-co#post-2681 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:45:06 +0000 bouldergirl 2681@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hi!</p> <p>I live in Boulder, Colorado. Where can I find in a local store a good brand of almond flour? I do not want to use the bobs red mill, per elana.</p> <p>Thanks! </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/substitute-for-almond-flour#post-2673 Sun, 27 Mar 2011 12:20:33 +0000 athelstane 2673@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I have several flour recipes although after a year you probably have found them yourselves.</p> <p>Nut flours are a toughy. If you have found working replacements please contact me.<br /> <a href="mailto:gt.lavelle@gmail.com">gt.lavelle@gmail.com</a> </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/almond-flour-4#post-2634 Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:21:10 +0000 Sherry L 2634@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I use almond flour exclusively. I have not tried to sub it in other GF recipes. I either use almond flour recipes, or a converted traditional flour recipe. Almond flour has more oil in it than other types of flour, so it's good to take that into consideration and decrease the amount of butter or oil in the recipe. It takes some practice to get good almond flour baked goods, but it's definitely possible to use it exclusively. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/almond-flour-4#post-2631 Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:17:31 +0000 dina 2631@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I have a silly question. Can I use almond flour in place of some of the combination flours (ie rice, garbanzo, tapioca etc) that I see listed in the recipe? So basically, can almond flour be used exclusively?<br /> Sorry I'm new at this.<br /> Thanks<br /> ...dina </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/almond-meal-in-australia#post-2469 Thu, 03 Feb 2011 05:47:03 +0000 bob 2469@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Thanks for the list of vendors Jaylu.</p> <p>If you are having trouble finding almond meal(flour) locally it is also worth checking out the fruit markets and middle eastern 'corner' shops. I have found it ~$8/500g though, no bulk buys, but good for topping up between bulk buy orders. Indian and Asian (and African) grocers are good for other GF flours. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/alternative-to-almond-flour#post-2406 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 12:02:00 +0000 The Grecian Garden 2406@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>If you still can't find almond flour, here's a link that shows how to make your own almond flour:</p> <p><a href="http://thecrazykitchen.blogspot.com/2010/02/cooking-101-how-to-make-your-own-high.html" rel="nofollow">http://thecrazykitchen.blogspot.com/2010/02/cooking-101-how-to-make-your-own-high.html</a> </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/alternative-to-almond-flour#post-2402 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 14:57:30 +0000 Ananse 2402@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hi Holcc,</p> <p>Try the following link for blanched ground almonds in the UK: <a href="http://www.naturallygoodfood.co.uk/blog/2010/02/organic-almonds-by-mail-order/" rel="nofollow">http://www.naturallygoodfood.co.uk/blog/2010/02/organic-almonds-by-mail-order/</a></p> <p>Ananse </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/alternative-to-almond-flour#post-2397 Fri, 14 Jan 2011 06:25:07 +0000 Holcc 2397@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hi,</p> <p>I'm struggling to get hold of ALmond Flour does anyone know where it can be bought in the UK or can tell me a suitable substitute?</p> <p>thanks </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/how-to-convert-pumpkin-bread-recipe#post-2274 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 01:02:42 +0000 cgasbury 2274@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Leslie, I converted your pumpkin bread recipe to gluten-free and sugar-free using Elana's recipe for Zucchini Bread. Here's what I came up with, and it is very yummy! -Cheryl</p> <p>Pumpkin Walnut Bread</p> <p>Ingredients:<br /> 1 cup agave nectar<br /> 1/4 cup grapeseed oil<br /> 3 eggs<br /> 2 1/4 cup almond flour<br /> 3/4 cup sifted coconut flour<br /> 1.5 tsp salt<br /> 1 tsp cinnamon<br /> 1 tsp nutmeg<br /> 2 tsp baking soda<br /> 1 tsp baking powder<br /> 2 tbsp water<br /> 2 cups cooked mashed pumpkin<br /> 1 cup chopped walnuts</p> <p>Method:<br /> Preheat the oven to 350degF.<br /> Oil 3 small Magic Line Medium Loaf Pans (7.5"x3.5"x2.25") and then dust them with almond flour.<br /> In a large bowl, whisk agave nectar and oil. Then beat in eggs one at a time.<br /> In a medium bowl, mix almond and coconut flours, spices, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.<br /> Add dry ingredients to wet, alternating with water.<br /> Add the pumpkin to the batter and mix.<br /> Stir in walnuts.<br /> Divide the batter evenly between the 3 loaf pans.<br /> Bake at 350degF for 70-90min, depending on how brown you like it. Knife inserted in the center should come out mostly clean. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/honeville-vs-nuts-online-almond-flour#post-2250 Sat, 13 Nov 2010 19:06:43 +0000 carolina 2250@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Haven't tried Nuts Online, so I can't compare the two, but Honeyville flour is excellent--always perfect results. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/honeville-vs-nuts-online-almond-flour#post-2233 Wed, 10 Nov 2010 08:25:09 +0000 valerieartlady 2233@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I ordered from Nuts Online- great flour. Have baked cornbread [ just used an old family recipe and subbed the flour for almond flour] and made the vanilla cupcakes in the book- they were yummy! very moist.<br /> good service and I compared prices and found Nuts online to be better. I ordered coconut milk, oil, and a few other items from them also. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/making-your-own-almond-flour-how-to#post-2229 Sun, 07 Nov 2010 14:14:28 +0000 westernkansasgirl 2229@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Momx2,<br /> I would imagine if you grind in small amounts it will be fine, my flour grinder attaches right to my kitchen aid mixer on the front, I love it but it doesn't like how soft the almonds are, so that's why I have to use the coffee grinder for a finer texture...But by all means if you already have a electric coffee grinder use it before purchasing some expensive item....haahaha that is the way I feel...whats that saying "Necessity is the mother of invention" :) I'm a single mom and I'm sure we are all in the same boat but funds are limited for me anyway....Ok back to grinding almonds "Sorry" Anyway just do your almonds in small amounts I would not pack them into your grinder, really it will go much faster than you think and in no time you have wonderful almond meal....Cindy from Kansas </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/making-your-own-almond-flour-how-to#post-2228 Sun, 07 Nov 2010 13:59:11 +0000 Momx2 2228@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hi Cindy-</p> <p>This is a tremendous help- thanks! Just knowing that it is possible to make my own has me so excited. Do I need something like a Kitchen Aid flour grinder or can I skip right to a coffee grinder? Thank you!!!! </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/making-your-own-almond-flour-how-to#post-2227 Sun, 07 Nov 2010 13:37:52 +0000 westernkansasgirl 2227@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hi Momx2,<br /> I used a small electric coffee grinder and grind in small amounts, although I buy my blanched almond flour, I do make natural skin on like this...I haven't tried using it in Elana's recipes(always use the blanched for hers)but I like it in the other recipes I have made....I put it through my kitchen aid flour grinder first(its very coarse, chunky)then use my coffee grinder to take it just before turning into nut butter. then its very fine like the blanched almond flour. Hope this helps .....Cindy from Kansas </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/making-your-own-almond-flour-how-to#post-2225 Sat, 06 Nov 2010 14:43:53 +0000 Momx2 2225@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I live in Morocco and have searched endlessly for almond flour. I've gone to the grain markets and although they have almonds, none of the grain dealers will grind almonds for me (something about the almond not being right for their mills). So, I would like to make my own but I'm not sure how or the equipment I'll need. I've been instructed on how to blanch the almonds, but how do I get them to a super fine flour without turning them to almond butter? Is there an appliance I can easily buy to do the trick? Thanks for your input!!! </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/honeville-vs-nuts-online-almond-flour#post-2200 Wed, 03 Nov 2010 21:09:16 +0000 Andrea613 2200@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>a friend of mine has and she is quite happy with it. she goes on this site for recipes as well. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/almond-flour-can-this-be-bought-in-australia#post-2179 Fri, 29 Oct 2010 14:55:49 +0000 KateB 2179@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hi all,<br /> I recently purchased almond meal/flour from the site Alexandra mentioned above (www.qnf.com.au) and am happy to report that it works wonderfully in a number of Elana's recipes. Yesterday I made the 'rye' bread with almond flour and flax, and it also makes the crackers and cookies. </p> <p>It is also possible to purchase almond meal at Coles (usually in the nuts and coconut product section), however it is very expensive. It works out to nearly $30/kg, whereas online it is $12/kg. I have used both the online-purchased and the Coles-purchased, and can see no difference in the baking results (all have been good!)</p> <p>I hope this helps and that you are able to get hold of some so you can enjoy Elana's recipes!<br /> Kate. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/honeville-vs-nuts-online-almond-flour#post-2166 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:46:07 +0000 Lalama 2166@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Can anyone help me with this. I have just bought Elana's Almond flour cookbook. In the book She recommends purchasing Almond flour from Honeyville, Nuts Online or Lucy's Kitchen-although on the site she does not mention Nuts online. Has anyone purchased from Nuts online and had success with it? I would prefer to purchase from this site because they have a wide variety to buy from.<br /> Any Advice would help!=)<br /> Lalama </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/hi-everyone-i-just-joined#post-2143 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 14:48:33 +0000 Sherry L 2143@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I just joined today. I really like this site and the cookbook. I have been baking with almond flour for ten years, and results do vary. I have used BRM flour because there have been times when I was out and it was right there at the grocery store. Mostly I use the Honeyville. Way back when I first started I used to order almond flour from Lucy's Kitchen shop and it was pretty good. It's a little more expensive. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/alternatives-to-almond-flour#post-2137 Sat, 16 Oct 2010 03:33:23 +0000 velvet_hologram 2137@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hey!</p> <p>I also can't have almond meal as it just doesn't agree with me. I get bloated, sore. I don't have celiac disease (though I haven't been tested. I have a lot of the same reactions to gluten though, so I just stay away from it), but I have Candida in my stomach &amp; intestinal tract, so my list of food that I can eat is also very limited. Almonds &amp; almond meal, even though it's an allowed food, causes painful reactions in me so I use alternatives. I use sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, hazelnuts, &amp; brazil nuts. I make the flour at home myself &amp; just experiment with the recipes.</p> <p>I also use soy flour, which I know for some people is a no-no, &amp; soy seems to be quite a controversial product. But most alternative flours are too high in carbohydrates, &amp; this is the only flour I've found that doesn't leave me in pain. So I tend to mix it with the nut flour &amp; that works well for me. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/brands-of-coconut-flour-and-almond-flour#post-2136 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 13:53:25 +0000 glutenfreenomad 2136@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I like <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=215045&amp;U=315526&amp;M=25930" rel="nofollow">Honeyville</a> for Elana's recipes because it's very fine, it's the cheapest blanched almond flour I've found, and has cheap shipping. </p> <p>But it is very different from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EDG598?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=pjbrowne-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B000EDG598" rel="nofollow">Bob's Red Mill</a>, which I like for traditional almond flour recipes <a href="http://www.gluten-free-around-the-world.com/almond-flour-recipes.html" rel="nofollow">like I've listed on my site</a>.</p> <p>To find out if there really was a difference, I sifted down the two brands and found that they both have the same size particles, but Honeyville has a lot more fine particles, and Bob's has a lot more large particles. I posted pictures on my website that will help you see the huge difference. <a href="http://www.gluten-free-around-the-world.com/blanched-almond-flour.html" rel="nofollow">Here's the page</a>. And I also wrote about <a href="http://www.gluten-free-around-the-world.com/almond-meal.html#meal-flour" rel="nofollow">why it makes a difference in your recipe</a>. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/hi-everyone-i-just-joined#post-2135 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 13:22:39 +0000 glutenfreenomad 2135@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hi Luvbeach, </p> <p>Welcome to the forum! I recommend <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=215045&amp;U=315526&amp;M=25930" rel="nofollow">Honeyville</a> for Elana's recipes. There are other brands available but Honeyville is the cheapest I've found, and their shipping is really cheap-a low flat rate no matter how much you buy.</p> <p>If you'd like to know why Elana says Bob's Red Mill doesn't work in her recipes, I did a comparison between Bob's and Honeyville and posted it on my website. You have to see the pictures to fully appreciate the difference: <a href="http://www.gluten-free-around-the-world.com/blanched-almond-flour.html" rel="nofollow"> Check it out here</a>. I agree with Amy though. Bob's works well in many recipes, including the <a href="http://www.gluten-free-around-the-world.com/almond-flour-recipes.html" rel="nofollow">traditional almond flour recipes I have on my website</a>.</p> <p>Hope you feel better after eating gluten free. I know it's helped me a lot.</p> <p>Pat </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/almond-flour-can-this-be-bought-in-australia#post-2134 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 13:04:00 +0000 glutenfreenomad 2134@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>A head's up about the difference between almond flour and almond meal: Elana uses the term almond flour for the finely ground, blanched almonds that work best in her recipes, recommending it over "almond meal." And I like that I idea. (I recommend Honeyville if you can get it there.) </p> <p>But unfortunately companies don't differentiate that way, at least in the United States. There really isn't a standard for naming almond flour or meal according to how fine they are ground, or whether they are blanched or unblanched. </p> <p>For example Bob's Red Mill calls their product almond meal/flour, designating they think both terms are appropriate. And although Trader Joes calls its product "meal", it is much finer than Bob's Red Mill. It's possible they could be calling it meal because it's unblanched, but Honeyville calls their unblanched flour "natural almond flour." I don't know about brands in Australia, so you may want to do some sifting and comparing. </p> <p>But it does make a difference. You can see the <a href="http://www.gluten-free-around-the-world.com/blanched-almond-flour.html" rel="nofollow">huge variation in amounts of small vs large particles here</a>. And I've written about why it makes a difference in your recipe : <a href="http://www.gluten-free-around-the-world.com/almond-meal.html#meal-flour" rel="nofollow">You can read about it here</a>. </p> <p>Hope this helps. Maybe what you're finding that is called "meal" is just fine...</p> <p>Pat </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/does-almond-flour-have-the-texture-of-regular-flour-where-to-buy#post-2132 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:12:34 +0000 colormepink 2132@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Nomad, that was a very helpful comparison! </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/almond-flour-can-this-be-bought-in-australia#post-2130 Wed, 13 Oct 2010 00:05:21 +0000 Alexandra 2130@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Chestnut flour with almond meal - what a great idea! I'll try it.</p> <p>I've just received my first cookbook from Elena and googled if I can buy almond flour in Australia - the first result was this page :) How funny :)))</p> <p>Anyway, I found an online shop which sell blanched almond meal: <a href="http://www.qnf.com.au/products/Almond-%252d--Meal-Blanched-1kg.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.qnf.com.au/products/Almond-%252d--Meal-Blanched-1kg.html</a><br /> Does anybody have experience with this meal? Is it good as almond flour? </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/alternatives-to-almond-flour#post-2128 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 08:53:13 +0000 Amy_Green 2128@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Hi!! So sorry you're having dietary struggles. It's never any fun.</p> <p>My thoughts:</p> <p>Yes, teff is gluten-free...I buy mine from Bob's Red Mill and I love it!! It's once of my favorites to use, espeically with chocolate and heavier spiced recipes.</p> <p>I use it this Chocolate Teff Cake: <a href="http://www.simplysugarandglutenfree.com/gluten-free-chocolate-teff-cake-with-mixed-berry-coulis/" rel="nofollow">http://www.simplysugarandglutenfree.com/gluten-free-chocolate-teff-cake-with-mixed-berry-coulis/</a></p> <p>And in many other recipes...not sure they'd all work for your diet. </p> <p>About the bean flour - I also **love** Bob's Garbanzo-Fava blend. It doesn't taste beany once it's been baked. </p> <p>Hugs!<br /> Amy<br /> Simply Sugar &amp; Gluten-Free </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/alternatives-to-almond-flour#post-2124 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:46:35 +0000 glutenfreenomad 2124@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>If you're allergic to nuts, you can substitute sunflower meal, or pumpkin seed meal, but they will change the flavor. I used raw sunflower seeds in this <a href="http://www.gluten-free-around-the-world.com/almond-cake-recipe.html" rel="nofollow">lemon almond cake recipe from Spain</a>, and it was delicious. <em>My friend who can't eat nuts loved it.</em> (The meal doesn't need to be super fine for this recipe.)</p> <p>If you want to try seed meals, it's easy to grind them in your food processor or even a coffee grinder. The problem though is that it's hard to get them fine enough for Elana's recipes. <a href="http://www.gluten-free-around-the-world.com/almond-meal.html#meal-flour" rel="nofollow">Read why this is important here</a>.</p> <p>Tips for grinding seed or nut meal:</p> <ul> <li>Don't just turn on the food processor, you need to pulse it. Too much processing will release the oils and it will turn to seed butter. </li> <li>Sift the meal and grind the larger particles until you have mostly small particles. </li> <li>If you don't want to do all that work <a href="http://www.gluten-free-around-the-world.com/almond-meal.html#solution" rel="nofollow">here's another solution</a>. </li> </ul> <p>Tips for using seed meals:</p> <ul> <li>Use raw seeds, as they have a milder flavor. </li> <li>Try the seed meals, especially pumpkin seed meal, in strongly flavored recipes like recipes with chocolate, or lemon, or ginger. </li> </ul> <p>Pat </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/does-almond-flour-have-the-texture-of-regular-flour-where-to-buy#post-2123 Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:03:03 +0000 glutenfreenomad 2123@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>If you are curious why Bob's Red Mill almond flour doesn't work well in Elana's recipes, or in some of your own, I did a comparison and posted it on my website. I compared Bob's to Honeyville blanched almond flour, which has a lot more fine particles. You have to see the results to really grasp the huge difference. </p> <p>Check it out here: <a href="http://www.gluten-free-around-the-world.com/blanched-almond-flour.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.gluten-free-around-the-world.com/blanched-almond-flour.html</a></p> <p>Pat </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/gnocchi-options#post-2090 Tue, 05 Oct 2010 15:31:04 +0000 cookie 2090@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>i found this today!! maybe it will work for you?<br /> <a href="http://simplygluten-free.blogspot.com/2010/09/gluten-free-ricotta-gnocchi-with-quick.html" rel="nofollow">http://simplygluten-free.blogspot.com/2010/09/gluten-free-ricotta-gnocchi-with-quick.html</a> </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/help-cocoa-wheats-made-with-almond-flour#post-2079 Sun, 03 Oct 2010 10:22:30 +0000 farmwife67 2079@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I have tasted a few of the chocolate baking things before cooking, such as the chocolate cake and the chewy chocolate cookies and they remind me of cocoa wheats. My kids love cocoa wheats and I am wondering if anyone has an idea how I could make them with almond flour, cocoa powder and agave? </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/hi-everyone-i-just-joined#post-2071 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 06:55:34 +0000 Amy_Green 2071@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Welcome, Luvbeach!! </p> <p>I also ordered mine from Honeyville but have also ground my own with great results. I love Bob's Red Mill for many things but I trust Elana when she says that Bob's doesn't work in her recipes.</p> <p>Gluten-free recipes are usually created in a way that works with the products being used and apparently Bob's and Honeyville are processed differently which creates a different result. That doesn't mean Bob's doesn't work, it just means that Elana writes her recipes using Honeyville. I'm sure Bob's works great in other applications.</p> <p>Hugs!<br /> Amy </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/subs-with-rice-flour#post-2070 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 06:43:12 +0000 Amy_Green 2070@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>I wouldn't sub rice flour for wheat. The gluten in the wheat holds the baked product together so you need a binder, like xanthan gum. I have some flour blends I like - here's a link to my favorites:</p> <p><a href="http://www.simplysugarandglutenfree.com/my-basic-flour-blend/" rel="nofollow">http://www.simplysugarandglutenfree.com/my-basic-flour-blend/</a></p> <p>I don't bake exclusively with almond flour but I like the tenderness it imparts to gluten-free baked goods. :)</p> <p>Almond flour doesn't require xanthan gum when used all by itself. And, the taste and texture are going to be way off if you sub rice for almond flour. My guess is that you'd have a baking disaster. </p> <p>If you're just starting out, follow trusted recipes, like Elana's exactly until you get a feel for baking gluten-free and then you can put your own twist on things. </p> http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/topic/storage-of-almond-flour#post-2068 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 06:29:26 +0000 Amy_Green 2068@http://www.elanaspantry.com/forums/ <p>Pat - That's a great recipe. :) Thanks for sharing it here.</p> <p>About long term storage - it's just me and my husband and the two of us rarely (ok, never!) eat an entire batch of anything, regardless of how good it is because two people just can't, and shouldn't, eat that much. I practice balance in my eating and eat dessert once a day at the most(unless I'm testing recipes....).</p> <p>I also freeze cookies, cakes, and anything else I bake. When we meet up with friends or someone stops by unexpectedly I always have something delicious to share. It also extends the shelf life so we enjoy them over time. My rule of thumb here is to freeze the baked goods the same day or within 24 hours of baking. </p>