Doves Farm Gluten Free Plain White Flour 16kg

Gluten Free Flour

Doves Farm Gluten Free Plain White Flour 16kg is a versatile, everyday baking flour designed for making delicious gluten-free cakes, biscuits, pastries and sauces. Made from a carefully balanced blend of naturally gluten-free ingredients, this plain white flour provides a reliable alternative to conventional wheat flour, with a fine texture and neutral flavour that works beautifully in both sweet and savoury recipes.

Unlike self-raising flour, this gluten-free plain flour contains no added raising agents, giving you greater control over your recipes. It's particularly useful for preparing sponge cakes, shortcrust pastry, pancakes, biscuits and homemade sauces, where a smooth consistency and balanced flavour are essential. The flour can also be used for thickening gravies, coating ingredients before frying and preparing gluten-free batters.

The generous 16kg catering pack is particularly practical for bakeries, cafés, restaurants and professional kitchens preparing gluten-free dishes regularly. Having a larger quantity available makes it easier to manage batch baking, maintain consistent recipes and accommodate gluten-free menu requirements.

Key Features:

• 16kg catering pack of Doves Farm Gluten Free Plain White Flour.
• Specially blended for gluten-free baking and cooking.
• Fine white flour with a neutral flavour.
• Plain flour format without added raising agents.
• Suitable for a wide variety of sweet and savoury recipes.
• Large-format packaging ideal for bakeries, restaurants and catering operations.
• Useful for regular batch baking and larger-scale food preparation.

Recipe Inspiration:

• Gluten-Free Victoria Sponge Cake: Use Doves Farm Gluten Free Plain White Flour with butter, caster sugar, eggs and a suitable gluten-free raising agent to make a light sponge cake. Sandwich the cooled layers with strawberry jam and vanilla buttercream for a classic afternoon tea favourite.
• Homemade Gluten-Free Shortcrust Pastry: Combine the flour with cold butter, a little sugar and enough chilled water to bring the dough together. Roll carefully between sheets of baking parchment and use to make lemon tarts, fruit pies or savoury quiches.
• Gluten-Free Pancakes: Whisk the flour with eggs, milk and a pinch of salt to create a smooth pancake batter. Cook in a lightly buttered frying pan until golden, then serve with fresh berries, maple syrup or a squeeze of lemon.
• Gluten-Free Cheese Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan, stir in the gluten-free flour and gradually whisk in warm milk until smooth and thickened. Add mature Cheddar and a little Dijon mustard for a rich cheese sauce, perfect for cauliflower cheese or gluten-free macaroni cheese.

Can Doves Farm Gluten Free Plain White Flour replace regular plain flour in recipes?

Yes, it can be used as an alternative to conventional plain flour in many recipes, particularly cakes, biscuits, pancakes and sauces. However, gluten-free flour behaves differently because it lacks the gluten proteins that provide elasticity and structure. Some recipes may require additional liquid, a binding ingredient or adjustments to the mixing method, so recipes developed specifically for gluten-free flour often produce the most reliable results.

Do I need to add xanthan gum when baking with gluten-free plain flour?

Xanthan gum can be useful in gluten-free baking because it helps bind ingredients and improves the structure of doughs and batters. It's particularly helpful for bread, pastry and recipes that need additional elasticity. However, not every recipe requires it, and some flour blends already contain binding ingredients. Check the product's ingredient declaration and follow the quantities recommended in your recipe before adding extra xanthan gum.

Why does gluten-free pastry sometimes crumble when rolled out?

Traditional pastry relies partly on gluten to help hold the dough together. Without it, gluten-free pastry can be more delicate and prone to cracking. Allowing the dough to rest, using sufficient moisture and rolling it between sheets of baking parchment can make it easier to handle. Adding a suitable binder, where required by the recipe, can also help improve flexibility.

Ingredients:

Gluten Free Flour Blend (Rice, Potato, Tapioca, Maize, Buckwheat).

Allergens highlighted in BOLD.

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