How to Make Gluten Free Muffins

How to Make Gluten Free Muffins

Do you feel most at home when baking in the kitchen? A true baking enthusiast is always thinking of new ways to spice up their favorite cake, cookies and muffin recipes. And there's nothing better than the smell of a freshly baked treat, especially one that's made with love and hard-earned skill. That being said, even the most well-seasoned chefs can run into some problems in the kitchen. If you're a fan of baking and have recently been challenged with the task of making gluten free baked treats, have no fear. While gluten free baking mixes may pose a challenge at first, once perfected, they're just as simple and tasty as a regular dessert! For bakers new to gluten free foods, you may be wondering key ingredients you should begin using to make your all-time favorite treatsmuffins! Learning how to master the art of gluten free baking is well worth the time, plus it can take your kitchen skills to an entirely new level. Our Bob's Red Mill baking experts have put together a complete guide on how to make gluten-free muffins to help you get started. In this article, we'll discuss, which ingredients to use, easy gluten free swaps, and simple baking tips that will help you whip up the perfect batch of gluten free muffins on your first try. Let's get started!

Key Gluten Free Muffin Ingredients

How to Make Gluten Free Muffins | Bob's Red Mill Blog When it comes to gluten free baking, one thing is for sure; regular flour is no longer an option. Because traditional flour contains wheat, the primary source of gluten, you'll want to steer clear of it when purchasing ingredients for your gluten free muffins. The good news is, there are plenty of alternative flours to choose from. So many that it might seem overwhelming at first. Make sure you always select the correct flour for your recipe by reviewing this list of gluten free flours and how to use them.

All Purpose Gluten Free Mix

If you're new to gluten free baking, then we highly recommend starting with an all-purpose gluten free mix. Pre-mixed and ready to use, gluten free flour takes the guesswork out of gluten free baking so that you can focus on other essential taskslike deciding what ingredients to add to your muffins! When it comes to purchasing an all-purpose gluten free flour, you'll want to read the label carefully to determine what it can be used for. You can use most all-purpose mixes to replace wheat flour at a 1-to-1 ratio to create your favorite baked treats.

Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour

A unique blend of gluten free flours, our Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour makes it easy to transform traditional baked goods like muffins and cookies into gluten free treats. Made with gluten free flour, starches and xanthan gum, this flour can also be used for baking quick bread.

Gluten Free Muffin Mix

Searching for an even simpler way to make gluten free muffins at home? Try out our Gluten Free Muffin Mix. Made with a blend of gluten free flours and added muffin ingredients, this mix is incredibly easy to prepare. Just combine it with a few of your favorite add-ins and viola! You can have a fresh batch of homemade muffins made in just minutes.

Additional Gluten Free Flours

When starting, beginner gluten free bakers will find premixed gluten free flours a game-changing ingredient. However, as your gluten free baking skills become more advanced, you can begin testing out a combination of your favorite wheat-free flours to produce new and unique muffin textures and tastes. Here are a few of our favorite naturally gluten free flours.

Almond Flour

How to Make Gluten Free Muffins | Bob's Red Mill Blog Not only does almond flour taste delicious, but it's also great for you! Made with the finest California-grown almonds, our Bob's Red Mill Almond Flour is blanched and ground into a fine meal that is ideal for making the muffins of your dreams. Low carb, high in protein and naturally gluten free, it's a must-have for all gluten free baking recipes. For a more rustic look, try our Super Fine Natural Almond Flour, made with whole almonds with the skins intact.

Arrowroot Starch

While arrowroot starch is not usually the main ingredient in gluten free recipes, it is an essential one. When combined with other gluten free flours, arrowroot starch works to thicken the mixture and help create the traditional muffin-like texture that we know and love.

Coconut Flour

Organic Coconut Flour is a tasty and nutritious alternative to wheat and grain flours. Made from the highest quality of desiccate coconut, it's one of the most popular gluten free flours on shelves. Cooking with coconut flour alone can be tricky. To create delicious, superior gluten free baked goods, use a recipe that blends coconut flour with a nut flour like almond flour. Additionally, because coconut flour tends to absorb moisture, many coconut flour recipes often call for extra eggs. Remember, when using coconut flour, a little goes a long way!

Tapioca Flour

How to Make Gluten Free Muffins | Bob's Red Mill Blog One of the most versatile gluten free flours around, tapioca flour is a starchy, slightly sweet flour that has become a staple in gluten free baking. Great for thickening flours, tapioca flour should be used in combination with other gluten free flours to achieve the perfect traditional wheat flour consistency.

Tips and Tricks to Making Gluten Free Muffins

Now that you've discovered which flours work best when making gluten free muffins, it's time to learn the tricks of the trade! At Bob's Red Mill, we've baked just about everything there is to bake and have made our fair share of gluten free treats. After some trial and error, we've discovered a few must-know tips to ensure that your gluten free baked goods turn out perfect every time.

Always Follow the Recipe

When it comes to gluten free baking, it's crucial to be precise with your measurements and ingredients. Strictly following a gluten free recipe will ensure that your baked good turns out as it should. Once you've become more experienced and feel confident with the recipe at hand, you can begin to change up the formula and create your own recipe. For any easy-to-follow recipe, make these Gluten Free Apple Muffins.

Weigh Your Ingredients

How to Make Gluten Free Muffins | Bob's Red Mill Blog Gluten free baking often involves a bit of mixing. Whether you're making your own gluten free flour or simply adding in some extra ingredients, it's crucial to have a kitchen scale on hand to measure each step out, resulting in consistent, delicious baked goods. Knowing how to properly weight ingredients comes in handy when making these Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins.

Use Binding Agents

While we touched on this previously, when discussing flours. It's important to note that you should always use a binder when mixing gluten-free free flours. A binder like xanthan gum, will work to hold the recipe's ingredients together, a job that gluten usually performs. If your recipe lacks a binder, we suggest adding in your own to create that same traditional muffin-like texture. For a gluten free muffin recipe that includes binding agents, make these Gluten Free Savory Breakfast Muffins.

Don't be Afraid to Fail

How to Make Gluten Free Muffins | Bob's Red Mill Blog Trial and error will quickly become your best friend when baking gluten free muffins. Playing around with ingredients to create a flavor and texture you love may take some patience, but the outcome is well worth it. We recommend trying out the different gluten free flour options and deciding which you like best. From there, you can determine which ingredients the recipe needs more of. Once you've created the ideal muffin mix, baking the perfect muffins will be a piece of cake. Make the perfect gluten free muffins the first time around with this Gluten Free Blueberry Muffin Recipe.

Its Okay to Overmix

Unlike traditional flour and muffin recipes, which can be over mixed easily, gluten free flours often taste better when mixed thoroughly. Mixing gluten free flours helps them build a better structure and produce the delicious traditional bread-like texture you crave. Plus, because there is no gluten in the mix, you don't have to worry about over developing it. For a muffin recipe you dont have to worry about overmixing, make these Gluten Free Lemon Zucchini Muffins.

Let Gluten Free Batter Rest

When making gluten free muffins, one of the biggest complaints is that they can taste grainy. To avoid this grainy-like texture, we recommend letting your batter rest before baking it. Allowing your batter to rest for at least half an hour before baking will help all of the different ingredients absorb properly and prevent separation. A well-absorbed muffin batter means a less grainy muffin. For the perfect fluffy muffin, try out this Gluten Free Banana Chocolate Chip Muffin Recipe. And there you have it! A complete guide to baking gluten free muffins, complete with our favorite gluten free muffin recipes. Use this guide the next time you're eager to make a gluten free treat for your loved ones. With the endless toppings and mixes, you can create the perfect muffin for each occasion. Know of a gluten free muffin secret that we didn't share? Let us know your favorite tricks to make perfect gluten free muffins in the comments below! From everyone at Bob's Red Mill, happy baking!  
Bob's Red Mill
January 07 2021

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