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Guar Gum is a fine, off-white powder which is derived from the guar bean. It comes from the starchy interior of the seed and is nearly eight times more effective as a thickening agent than cornstarch. When used in gluten free baking it performs several functions: as an emulsifier, a stabiliser, a natural preservative and as a substitute for gluten ‘elasticity’ in bread doughs and cake batters. It is a good alternative to Xanthan gum and is used in a similar way.
Guar Gum (e413).
To start making our Vegan Sandwich Loaf, we need to make the egg replacer by mixing the ground flaxseed and 6 tbsp water in a small bowl and leaving it in fridge for 10-15 mins.In a large bowl sift in the flour, xanthan gum, salt, dried yeast, bicarbonate of soda and...
Pre-heat the oven to 180°C (170°C for fan assisted) and lightly grease and line a 20cm loosebottomed tin.Toss the raspberries in no more than 1 tbs flour to help prevent them sinking.Sift the flours, baking powder and bicarbonate of soda together into a bowl.In a...
Preheat the oven to 170°C. Grease a 23cm loose-bottomed/springform tin and line the base with paper. Weigh the polenta, almonds and baking powder into a bowl and mix them well together.Weigh the butter into a large mixing bowl and beat it until light and creamy (a...
Preheat oven to 180°C. Prepare two 9 inch cake pans by spraying with baking spray or buttering and lightly flouring.Add flours, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, bicarb of soda and salt to a large bowl. Whisk through using your paddle instrument (if using a mixing machine)...
Rub in the margarine and Pure flour until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.Stir in the sugar, then add the chocolate chips and mix until they are thoroughly coated.Add the vanilla essence and enough water to bind the mix together - be careful, it won’t need...
Heat the oven to 170oC and grease and line an 8” square baking tinPour all 500g of brownie mix into a large bowl and add in the melted butter and mix well to combine.Add in the eggs and whisk for approx. 1 min until a smooth and creamy consistency is achieved.Pour in...