Why Eat Gluten-Free?
Recent research indicates that sensitivity to gluten is much more prevalent than previously thought. Many people suffer from gluten-intolerance, while others actually have a more serious condition known as celiac disease. In fact, a study from the University of Maryland Celiac Research Center shows that one out of 133 people in the U.S. have celiac disease, but 97% of them are currently undiagnosed.
Recent research indicates that sensitivity to gluten is much more prevalent than previously thought. Many people suffer from gluten-intolerance, while others actually have a more serious condition known as celiac disease. In fact, a study from the University of Maryland Celiac Research Center shows that one out of 133 people in the U.S. have celiac disease, but 97% of them are currently undiagnosed.
Celiac disease is treated by eliminating all gluten from the diet. Gluten sets off an autoimmune reaction that causes the destruction of the villi in the small intestine and seriously interferes with nutrient absorption and good health.
Yield: 1 Loaf
| Ingredients 2 cups (315 g) rice flour (white or brown) |
| 2 teaspoons baking powder |
| 1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
| 2 tablespoons (25 g) granulated or brown sugar |
| 2 large eggs |
| 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk |
| 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil (optional) |
Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350F (180C). 2. Place rice flour, baking powder, baking soda and sugar into the Vitamix dry blade container and secure lid. 3. Select Variable 4. Blend until well mixed. Stop the maching and remove the container from the motor base. 4. Add eggs, buttermilk, olive oil and 1 cup of the flour mixture to the Vitamix wet blade container and secure lid. 5. Select Variable 4. 6. Turn machine on blend just until all the ingredients are moistened. 7. Remove the lid plug and add the remaining rice flour mixture through the lid plug opening. You may need to stop and use a rubber spatula to stir up the ingredients part way through the blending process, then continue. Do not over mix. 8. Spread the batter in a greased 8 1/2-inch x 4 1/2 inch (21.25 cm x 11.25 cm) loaf pan. 9. Bake for 45 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Remove from pan. |
| Cook's Note: When starting with whole kernel rice: Add white or brown rice to the Vitamix dry blade container and secure lid. Select High speed. Grind rice for 1 minute. (Do not over process.) Stop the machine and allow the flour to cool to room temperature. Measure 2 cups (316 g) rice flour and return it to the Vitamix dry blade container. Add baking power, baking soda and sugar. Reduce the speed to Variable 4. Blend until well mixed. Stop the machine and remove the container from the motor base. Freshly ground flour must be cooled to room temperature before mixing. If grinding your own rice, do not use preprocessed rice (converted, parboiled or precooked). This loaf is best when served fresh. |
| Health Classification: Diabetic Friendly, Low Fat, Low Cholesterol, Heart Healthy, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian |
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