Originally Posted by Clueless:
Do you buy GF Bisquik mix. I make biscuits and muffins from that, BUT! I make them small as it is expensive. I also but GF cormeal and make cormeal muffins. Our Walmart has GF pancake mix too. I haven't tried it cause it is too expensive. I buy plain rice flour in the ethnic food section for $1.50 for a 1lb bag. I bake and make gravies with it, it is super cheap for GF and if you use baking powder and mess around with the recipe it can be pretty good. I mean kids that are used to regular bread may not love it but If you are GF it is ok.
I've used the bisquik mix and made lots of yummy things with it. I've found some great recipes for their mix online at betty crocker.
Originally Posted by SilverSabre25:
buy a nice gluten-free all-purpose flour blend or mix your own. bake and cook away.
bob's red mill has nice mixes as do a few other brands.
you can buy gf cookies, crackers, pretzels, breads, and other products. check at a nice big grocery store or natural foods store. Ask if you can't find them. I like Udi's and Rudi's, also Glutino for these things. You can also order things online. LMK if you want a couple good online sources.
just because it's not gluteny doesn't mean it's not a grain.
You can also cook quinoa, amaranth, and lots of other grains. Some legumes and things may count in the grain category as well (which really ought to be named starches anyway).
Finally, unless the kids you're feeding are also GF then buy the conventional stuff for them and the special stuff for you to cut down on costs. I buy gf stuff for me and DH and all our baked goods are GF because I am able to buy an all-purpose flour in bulk from a co-op so it's pretty cheap (as these things go anyway). But anything purchased is conventional for them.
silver - I'd love some online sources!! I do make my own rice flour blend for baking. (rice flour, tapioca flour, and potato starch) It helps cut costs alittle.
Just running out of ideas....
Thank you to everyone for your input and help! I appreciate it so much!!