More Glutenfree mixes

Now that we have a good idea which flours can be used in the glutenfree diet, we’ll look at recipes for different mixtures.

From Betty Hagman
Fleatherlight Mix

1 part Rice Flour –say 3 cups
1 part tapioca flour 3cups
1 part cornstarch or 3cups
Potato flour (not potato starch) 1 teaspoon per cup of flours or using the same proportions
3 teaspoons


The next recipe is a particularly good mix for cakes and cookies.

From Lisa Lewis’ Special Diets for Special Kids comes a chocolate chip recipe, which more closely resembles the traditional chocolate chip cookie.

The Best GF Chocolate Chip Cookie
Ingredients
11/2 cups white rice flour
1 teaspoons baking soda
¼ cup Potato Starch
½ cup Sweet Rice flour
2 teaspoons xanthan gum
½ teaspoon baking powder
1-teaspoon salt
½ cup sugar
½ cup brown sugar
1-cup gf margarine
2 eggs
1-teaspoon vanilla
12 ounces cf chocolate chips
1 cup chopped nuts

Combine first seven (dry) ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.

Cream sugars and shortening until well blended. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla.
Gradually add flour mixture and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.

Drop by rounded spoonful on an increased baking sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes in a 375-degree oven. Cool on a wire cooking rack. Can also made into pan cookies by placing in an 8” square pan and baking 20 minutes or until toothpick test dry.

Try these and see which chocolate chip recipe you prefer. Happy baking.

Autism Group Events

Some doctors who treat our autistic children do not support the idea of recommending gluten free diets for autism. They also have trouble understanding that children of all ages are able to learn. But a new focus is being added to this equation with more emphasis given to the development of children over 8 years of age.

In the past if these children had not responded to a typical therapy program parents had few alternatives. Fortunately now we have organizations such as Autism Speaks encouraging marches and other types of fundraisers with money being designated for more classroom space with the tools necessary to continue to help children who sometimes are left out of the loop. Autism Speaks has a great web site with lots of information about this problem. They list many locations participating in the March for Autism. You can be a contributor on any level, close to learn more about this disorder, be part of a walk or simply donate. I am sure if you wish to participate, there are many ways to make that happen.

Additionally, there are other interesting events with a different type of focus. Over the past several years Camp Ramah Daron has sponsored a special needs program for Jewish children and their families. This is one of the first breakthrough programs of this nature and is such a wonderful opportunity for children to have a chance to see and be with other children with the same disabilities. The children benefit as well as the family members and are able to learn from the staff and each other. Camp Yofi is in Clayton, Georgia about 21/2 Hours drive from Atlanta. There are also other camps in different cities. Susan Tecktiel originated this camp. If you’d like to participate in one of these programs,