GF/CF Zucchini Bread

I have, over the years, tried many different versions of Zucchini Bread.  I loved them all, even the wheat versions.  Well, I just made a really terrific loaf of Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Zucchini bread that is to die for.  It is moist. It is easy to make. It is yummy. Here is the recipe...

Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Zucchini Bread

• Dry Ingredients

1 1/4 cups white rice flour

1/4 cup corn starch

1/4 cup sweet rice flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum

Wet Ingredients

2 eggs

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1 cup granulated sugar 

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 generous cup grated zucchini

• Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease 1 9x5-inch loaf pan
• Place dry ingredients into mixer or mixing bowl
• place all wet ingredients on top of the dry ingredients.  Mix on medium speed in a stand mixer or stir until well blended and a bit frothy
• pour mixture into prepared pan
• Bake for 60 minutes. To make sure it's fully cooked insert a tester or butter knife into the bread.  If it comes out clean it is done.
• Let cool and then cut into slices.
• Enjoy with your favourite gluten-free person.

This recipe was adapted from one in my favourite cookbook, Easy Gluten-Free Baking,  by Elizabeth Barbone.  I tweaked a few things to make it really easy to make.  So easy that a child could make it.

Enjoy!

Canadian Thanksgiving

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving the GF Vegetarian Way

The nippy air has hit, the jackets have been pulled out and the preparations have started for many Canadians as they prepare for Thanksgiving.  Holiday times can be a challenge for people who are following special diets.  My challenge is a bit harder this year because my gluten-free daughter is now dairy/casein-free as well.  I will be exploring some new recipes so that our menu isn't as boring as it has been.  We are a large family full of different food allergies so putting together a menu this year is going to be a challenge.  My hope is that I can find things that all of us can eat.  That means taking all the different food allergies into account.  Wish me luck as I plan our Thanksgiving menu.