In the past, preparing gluten-free meals meant only one thing, all with rice flour and hoping for the best. Fortunately, by connecting the community and sharing mutual knowledge, things are very different (tastier) today. So, stay with us and learn more about simple things to add to your gluten-free mix to enhance it.
Are you tired of boring, sometimes tasteless recipes that guarantee nothing but bland taste? These are our favorite methods for improving flavor without messing up the texture. Let’s go!
Vanilla Extract
Ahhh, vanilla extract! It can make any gluten-free mix incredibly better, if you ask us. In addition, it is very versatile and can be combined with any flour. Generally speaking, extracts, whether you use hazelnut, vanilla, almond, caramel or lemon, are perfectly combined with baked goods because they don’t alter the structure.
P. S. If you are a fan of pancakes but don't like to prepare the mixture yourself, check out this gluten-free rainbow pancake mix and add some colorful fun to your everyday life.
Citrus Zest
Citrus zest is among the simplest things to add to your gluten-free mix to enhance it. It is in the same range as extracts, although not as strong. People generally choose two flavors, orange and lemon, the first of which goes well with chocolate, and the second with vanilla flavors.
Besides adding a bit of flavor, the zest actually helps bring out other flavors. It turned out best for us when we add two teaspoons of fresh zest per mix. What about you?
Glaze or Icing
The best way to improve the flavor of your mixture is to add a little icing or glaze. Besides being rich and delicious, it can jazz up any regular cake mix. Have you ever tried naturally colorful frosting mix with sprinkles? Since we first tried it, it has become an indispensable part of our sweet recipes.
Espresso
Did you know that coffee can bring out the natural flavor of chocolate? Although espresso is a much better option, you can also use instant coffee that you have at home, the difference is there, but it is minimal. It's important to note that when using a gluten-free mix, highlighting the chocolate flavor can mask the taste.
As for us, we usually add a few teaspoons before baking, it's the easiest way to enhance the flavor of any gluten-free mix.
A Pinch of Salt
We know it sounds unusual, perhaps even contradictory, but adding salt to desserts can really add a new depth to the flavor. Salt also goes well with chocolate and vanilla, the two most commonly used flavors. You don't need to exaggerate the amount, a pinch of salt definitely goes a long way.
Dry Sweetener
Honestly, the taste of gluten-free flour is what turns most people off this way of eating, but luckily there are various sweeteners that can greatly improve the situation. We usually use coconut sugar, but you don't have to, any kind of sweetener will work just fine. The most important thing is that it should be dry, not wet because wet ones have a slight effect on the texture of the mix.
To Conclude
Different flavors of extract, citrus zest, coffee, salt, etc. are simple things to add to your gluten-free mix to enhance it; whoever tried them was not left indifferent.
We hope you enjoyed reading this article as much as we enjoyed writing it. If you have any questions, feel free to let us know in the section below.
Also, take a look at this recipe and find out how to make a gluten-free cake mix that tastes better than any other, at least when it comes to our taste buds.
Author’s bio
Karen Rutherford is founder and editor in chief at Cake Decorist. You will often find her in the kitchen trying out some new recipes. As a pâtissière and baking enthusiast, Karen has decided to share her knowledge with the internet audience and provide the best tips and recipes for baking and decorating your favorite sweets.