Cassava flour is a gluten-free and vegan alternative to wheat flour. It’s also an excellent way for those with celiac disease to enjoy baked goods again. This article will explore cassava flour bread, as well as surprising and innovative uses that you may not have considered before!
What should I know about this?
- Cassava is naturally gluten-free, non-GMO, and offers a great source of fiber.
- If you are baking with cassava flour bread to avoid wheat, make sure your recipe does not include xanthan gum or guar gum. These ingredients may be derived from corn which can also irritate those who have celiac disease.
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*making cassava tortillas is easy. Add cassava and water to a pan on medium heat, stir until thickened, and fold it over itself like pizza dough (make sure to grease the skillet, or your tortilla will stick.
*To make the dough, add salt to the water and mix in cassava until it forms a sticky ball. Next, take out about two cups of the mixture and put it into another bowl where you will add your oil and spices (if using any). Knead this for several minutes or until everything is well mixed together.
To make cassava bread:
Follow the same steps as making tortillas but with less oil.
Spread your dough on a greased pan or skillet and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about ten minutes.
Flip it over when it starts to look dry on top.
*Cassava can be substituted in any recipe that calls for regular white all-purpose flour (and vice versa)
You should now have an idea of what cassava is good for! It’s versatile enough to use just like regular flour while still providing plenty of health benefits, so go ahead and experiment!
We hope this information has been helpful to you.