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The Best Alternative Flours to Add to Your Pantry

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Oat Flour

Oat flour is one of the most commonly used alternative flours. It's made from ground whole-grain oats and actually has a decent amount of flavor compared to regular wheat flour. It also yields a chewier, slightly crumbly texture in baked goods and adds extra moisture. Just be wary that sometimes oat flour is processed with wheat, so there is a risk of contamination. If you're sensitive to gluten, make sure you buy products that are certified "gluten-free." It can be used in pancakes, cookies, muffins, brownies and quick-bread recipes. It's not a perfect wheat flour substitute, so look for recipes that are designed around using it. 


Still curious? Here's how to make a gluten-free pizza in 10 easy steps!


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VIDEO: Gluten-Free Broccoli Pizza

This Gluten-Free Broccoli Pizza is original, healthy and super tasty!

 

ingredients

  • 1 head broccoli
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ¾ cups of your favorite shredded cheese (we recommend two types- 1 cup of one, ¾ cup of the other) 
  • 1 cup tomato sauce (or canned crushed tomatoes)
  • ¾ cup shredded cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan
  • 9 slices coppa ham

METHOD

  1. Cut the broccoli and boil until soft.
  2. Place the broccoli in a blender.
  3. In a bowl, add an egg and ¾ cup of shredded cheese, mix until solid.
  4. Form a ball and roll it flat on an oven tray.
  5. Bake in the oven for 20 min at 350° F.
  6. Once out of the oven, spread the tomato sauce evenly on the broccoli crust.
  7. Layer 1 cup of shredded cheese.
  8. Place a layer of Coppa ham.
  9. Top off with of grated Parmesan cheese.
  10. Slide it back into the oven until the cheese melts.
  11. Serve!