It can be hard to navigate the holidays at family and community events if you have dietary restrictions and baking for others with restricted diets can be a complete mystery. Following are some general tips on what you can do to make dishes that are just as tasty while satisfying everyone at the table. Often times, we can make substitutes using items that are already in the kitchen. Don’t lose hope! There are so many great recipes online.
Overall Tips for Binding and Fluff in ‘Restricted’ Baking
- Baking Powder (esp double acting with four ingredients)
- Baking Soda with an acid like Vinegar or Lemon Juice
- Add yogurt
- Add Applesauce
- Add Mashed banana
- Add Flaxseed meal
- For the holidays… Pumpkin!