Wheat gluten

[sallyseachange]

I have a packet of wheat gluten (flour) that's been sitting in my cupboard for a while. I just don't know how to use it.

Any tips?
Do I add it to something like ground almonds or carbquik? What does the gluten do... ?

A pointer in the right direction would be appreciated! Thanks pals!

[liv]

Re: Wheat gluten

It is really good to use in yeast baking. But it is very hard to knead so I almost think you have to use a bread machine for it or use a tricep work out I use one cup of wheat gluten and 1 1/2 cup of other "flour" - a mix of nut flour, soy flour and brans, oats)

I also use the wheat gluten when I make pancakes - just a little bit - it helps to improve the consistency of the pancakes. The same thing when I make muffins but just a bit.

[mizski]

Re: Wheat gluten

Vital wheat gluten is often used in bread baking with a lot of the whole grain recipes to help them rise better.

For low carbers, LC bread is often made using a lot of wheat gluten. I've seen quite a few recipes for LC breads using it over on the LCF boards as well as other LC boards/blogs. Haven't tried any of them yet as I'm not up to the grains rung.

Let me know if you can't find them. I have some of the recipes saved on the computer at the other house.

[sallyseachange]

Re: Wheat gluten

Thanks Liv and Miszki , I'l look around and try a few mixes. Will let you know how things come out!