1. Read the Labels
The easiest way to choose gluten-free breads is to read the labels. Gluten-free foods have become popular in recent years. There is an increase in awareness for conditions such as celiac disease, and some individuals simply want healthier options and less white flour in their diet. When shopping for gluten-free bread don't rely on display signs at the grocery store. Sometimes grocery stores devote a special area to gluten-free foods but include items that aren't gluten-free by mistake. Any bread that contains wheat flour is obviously not going to be gluten-free. In many commercial breads, wheat is one of the main ingredients. Most commercial cereals and frozen bread items contain wheat.
2. Grocery Store Scavenger Hunt
Not all gluten-free breads are created equal. You'll usually find gluten-free breads in one of three places depending on the store: the frozen food section, the regular bread aisle alongside popular conventional breads or in the gluten-free section if your grocery store has one. Rye bread is a tasty alternative to regular bread. Some rye bread is simply bread made using traditional flour with rye seeds added. Natural foods stores usually will carry rye bread made from ground rye seeds and if you can't find rye bread available commercially, you might try making your own. Be aware that gluten-free bread does cost more than traditional breads. Gluten-free bread is a much healthier choice. Read the ingredient list on a package of gluten-free bread. It's usually much shorter and doesn't contain harmful preservatives.
3. Gluten-free Breads and Recipes
Since gluten-free breads have a different texture compared to traditional white breads, you might need to tweak favorite recipes that contain bread such as bread pudding or stuffing. If you want to make homemade gluten-free bread, you'll need to play around with your usual recipes. Combining several different types of gluten-free flour is a great way to make a tasty gluten-free bread. With a little bit of practice, you should be able to tweak your traditional bread recipes to make them gluten-free. It can take some time to get used to eating gluten-free breads. Most gluten-free breads have a clean healthy taste to them that differs from traditional white and wheat breads, though many consumers are initially turned off by the taste and texture differences.
