How-Tos & Tips
Gluten free baking have you stumped? Check out the helpful tips to get on the path to baking like a pro! From flour help to answers to your most pressing questions, we’re here to help you become a pro at baking gluten free!
Curious about bringing eggs to room temperature or how to measure gluten-free flour? This section has all the resources you need for baking gluten-free. All the “How-to” answers at your fingertips!
Check out this post on how to measure GF flour and this one on how to make a light and fluffy gluten free cake.
What Are the Best Egg Substitutes for Baking (Complete Guide)
1 day ago
What Are the Best Egg Substitutes for Baking (Complete Guide)
Finding the best egg substitutes for baking depends on what you’re making. Some replacements work well in cakes, while others…
The Best Substitute for Apple Cider Vinegar in Baking (Easy 1:1 Swaps)
5 days ago
The Best Substitute for Apple Cider Vinegar in Baking (Easy 1:1 Swaps)
Are you looking for the best substitute for apple cider vinegar in baking when you’re halfway through a recipe and…
Cassava Flour vs. Tapioca Starch: What’s the Difference?
5 days ago
Cassava Flour vs. Tapioca Starch: What’s the Difference?
Cassava flour vs tapioca starch is one of the most confusing topics in gluten-free baking. Since both come from the…
How to Quickly Get Eggs to Room Temperature Without Ruining Your Recipe
7 days ago
How to Quickly Get Eggs to Room Temperature Without Ruining Your Recipe
How to quickly get eggs to room temperature becomes a very important question when you're halfway through a recipe and…
Sorghum Flour: The Beginner-Friendly Gluten-Free Flour for Baking
3 weeks ago
Sorghum Flour: The Beginner-Friendly Gluten-Free Flour for Baking
Gluten-free baking can go wrong fast: dry bread, gritty muffins, crumbly cakes, and flour blends that taste a little too…
The 4 Closest Teff Flour Substitutes for Texture and Nutrition
4 weeks ago
The 4 Closest Teff Flour Substitutes for Texture and Nutrition
Teff flour has become one of the most popular gluten-free flours available today. It’s known not only for its versatility…
8 Secrets to a Perfectly Fluffy Gluten-Free Cake Every Time
May 6, 2026
8 Secrets to a Perfectly Fluffy Gluten-Free Cake Every Time
Gluten-free baked goods tend to have a bad reputation, especially gluten-free cakes. You often hear complaints that they are too…
Why Is My Gluten-Free Bread Gummy? 7 Reasons and Easy Fixes
May 2, 2026
Why Is My Gluten-Free Bread Gummy? 7 Reasons and Easy Fixes
You followed the recipe, measured like a responsible adult, slid that loaf into the oven with hope in your heart……
9 Best Sorghum Flour Substitutes (With 1:1 Baking Guide)
April 23, 2026
9 Best Sorghum Flour Substitutes (With 1:1 Baking Guide)
If you've ever been halfway through a recipe only to realize you're out of sorghum flour, you know how frustrating…
Why Did My Bread Fail? 6 Common Mistakes & Easy Fixes for Bakers
April 22, 2026
Why Did My Bread Fail? 6 Common Mistakes & Easy Fixes for Bakers
“Why did my bread fail even when I followed the recipe instructions properly?” is a common baking question. If you’re…
The Best Agar Agar Replacements for Jellies, Sauces, and Baking
April 22, 2026
The Best Agar Agar Replacements for Jellies, Sauces, and Baking
Looking for a substitute for agar agar? This guide breaks down the best alternatives and how to use them to…
How to Make Dairy-Free Buttermilk That Bakes Like the Real Thing
April 20, 2026
How to Make Dairy-Free Buttermilk That Bakes Like the Real Thing
Ever start baking only to realize the recipe calls for buttermilk and you don’t have any? No need to worry!…
How to Use Applesauce Egg Replacement in Baking (Easy Ratio + When It Works)
April 18, 2026
How to Use Applesauce Egg Replacement in Baking (Easy Ratio + When It Works)
Applesauce is one of the easiest swaps home bakers turn to. That's mainly because it’s affordable, easy to measure, and…
Cornstarch vs Tapioca vs Arrowroot: Differences, Substitutes & When to Use Each
April 18, 2026
Cornstarch vs Tapioca vs Arrowroot: Differences, Substitutes & When to Use Each
Cornstarch vs tapioca and other starch swaps can feel like kitchen alchemy gone wrong, especially when your sauce turns into…
Coconut Flour Substitutes (Best Swaps + Conversion Guide)
April 18, 2026
Coconut Flour Substitutes (Best Swaps + Conversion Guide)
Struggling to replace coconut flour? Get accurate substitutes, conversion ratios, and recipe-specific guidance so your bakes stay moist, structured, and…
Xanthan Gum vs. Cornstarch: Which Thickener Works Best?
April 18, 2026
Xanthan Gum vs. Cornstarch: Which Thickener Works Best?
Xanthan gum vs cornstarch is a common question you would come across when choosing a thickener for sauces, gravies, or…
Coconut Sugar vs Brown Sugar: Key Differences & Baking Guide
April 18, 2026
Coconut Sugar vs Brown Sugar: Key Differences & Baking Guide
A common comparison in baking is Coconut sugar vs brown sugar because they look similar but behave differently in recipes.…
Chia Seeds vs Psyllium Husk (Complete Baking & Nutrition Guide)
April 18, 2026
Chia Seeds vs Psyllium Husk (Complete Baking & Nutrition Guide)
Texture is the number one problem when it comes to chia seeds vs psyllium husk. Perhaps you've tried one of…
Best Flaxseed Substitutes for Gluten-Free Baking
April 18, 2026
Best Flaxseed Substitutes for Gluten-Free Baking
Are you out of flaxseed? No need to panic. You probably have a good substitute somewhere in your kitchen already!…
The Ultimate Guide to Arrowroot Powder Substitutes
April 18, 2026
The Ultimate Guide to Arrowroot Powder Substitutes
Learn the best arrowroot powder substitutes for thickening sauces, baking, and gluten-free recipes, including cornstarch, tapioca starch, and potato starch,…
Potato Starch Alternative (Best Substitutes & Easy Guide)
April 17, 2026
Potato Starch Alternative (Best Substitutes & Easy Guide)
Potato starch substitutes can fail if they do not react to heat in the same way as potato starch. The…
Flax Seed vs Flax Meal: When to Use Each (And Why It Matters)
April 15, 2026
Flax Seed vs Flax Meal: When to Use Each (And Why It Matters)
If you've ever stood in the baking aisle of your local grocery store, wondering whether to get flax seed or…
Homemade Gluten Free Bisquick Recipe: Easy & No Xanthan Gum
April 13, 2026
Homemade Gluten Free Bisquick Recipe: Easy & No Xanthan Gum
Need a gluten-free Bisquick substitute you can make in minutes and without xanthan gum? This homemade baking mix is cheaper…
Chia Seeds Substitute: 10 Best Chia Seed Alternatives for Every Recipe
April 13, 2026
Chia Seeds Substitute: 10 Best Chia Seed Alternatives for Every Recipe
Need a chia seed substitute? This guide covers the best alternatives like flax, basil, and hemp seeds, including exact ratios…
Xanthan Gum vs Arrowroot: Key Differences and Best Substitutes
April 13, 2026
Xanthan Gum vs Arrowroot: Key Differences and Best Substitutes
Arrowroot vs xanthan gum is where most substitutions fall flat. You replace one with the other, and your sauce turns…
6 Best Substitutes for Psyllium Husk Powder
March 24, 2026
6 Best Substitutes for Psyllium Husk Powder
If you've ever baked gluten-free bread, rolls, or even muffins, you know that psyllium husk powder is often the secret…
Agave Syrup Alternatives Every Baker Should Know
March 9, 2026
Agave Syrup Alternatives Every Baker Should Know
Agave syrup is a popular liquid sweetener, and running out of it in the middle of a recipe doesn't have…
How to Make Perfect Valentine’s Chocolate-Covered Strawberries That Look Gift-Ready
February 9, 2026
How to Make Perfect Valentine’s Chocolate-Covered Strawberries That Look Gift-Ready
Valentine’s chocolate-covered strawberries don’t have to be stressful or messy. This complete guide shows how to make shiny, gift-ready strawberries…
The Ultimate Gluten-Free Bread Flour Blend (No Xanthan Gum Required)
January 20, 2026
The Ultimate Gluten-Free Bread Flour Blend (No Xanthan Gum Required)
The right flour can make the difference between dense, crumbly loaves and soft and tender breads and baked goods. This…
10 Best Gluten-Free Thickeners for Soups, Sauces and Baking
January 19, 2026
10 Best Gluten-Free Thickeners for Soups, Sauces and Baking
Being gluten-free can sometimes feel like a never-ending battle of trying to choose the right product and knowing how to…
10 Best Xanthan Gum Substitutes in Gluten-Free Baking
December 4, 2025
10 Best Xanthan Gum Substitutes in Gluten-Free Baking
If you’re looking for a substitute to xanthan gum or guar gum that will still give your gluten free baked…
Is Tahini Gluten Free? What You Need to Know
November 20, 2025
Is Tahini Gluten Free? What You Need to Know
Tahini is a popular and versatile ingredient in vegan and dairy-free cooking, but is tahini gluten-free? In this post, I’ll…
How to Store Gluten Free Bread So That It Doesn’t Dry Out
November 6, 2025
How to Store Gluten Free Bread So That It Doesn’t Dry Out
If you’ve been making or buying gluten free bread for any time, then you know how it has a tendency…
10 Delicious Uses for Coconut Flour
June 7, 2025
10 Delicious Uses for Coconut Flour
What is Coconut Flour? If you are living gluten-free, you’ve probably come across coconut flour when looking over some recipes.…
5 Secrets to Fluffy, Sky High Gluten Free Biscuits
June 7, 2025
5 Secrets to Fluffy, Sky High Gluten Free Biscuits
Being from the South, biscuits are just a given for special occasions. I say special occasions because the reality is…
Ingredient Question: Is Sour Cream Gluten Free?
June 6, 2025
Ingredient Question: Is Sour Cream Gluten Free?
There’s nothing quite like sour cream for adding that sought-after richness and fluffy texture to baked goods. Whether you’re making…
Hazelnut Flour vs Almond Flour: Baking Tips & Substitutes
June 6, 2025
Hazelnut Flour vs Almond Flour: Baking Tips & Substitutes
Nut flours are frequently used in gluten-free baking, but it can be confusing to know which ones to use and…
Best Gluten Free Baking Recipes of 2021
June 4, 2025
Best Gluten Free Baking Recipes of 2021
It’s that time of year where we’re getting into the groove of a new year while reflecting on the top…
Tapioca Starch vs Tapioca Flour
June 4, 2025
Tapioca Starch vs Tapioca Flour
If you’ve ventured into the realm of gluten free baking and flour alternatives, there’s a good chance you’ve heard of…
How To Measure Gluten Free Flour
June 4, 2025
How To Measure Gluten Free Flour
An essential part of baking is measuring the ingredients correctly. Unlike cooking, where dashes and pinches are more forgiving, baking…