Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 baking flour

Usually I use my own flour blend, but I was in a pinch and acquired a bag of Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 baking flour.

I made a few of my normal recipes with it, and each one of them turned out gummy. 

Looking at the ingredients list, the only thing I can think of is that it's too high of a starch ratio? Also, I read reviews online and there are lots of people who love it, so I'm not sure what's happening here.

All I know is that I'm not going to buy another bag because it did not work for me.

Waffles, updated

Capturing the waffle recipe evolution...

We eat waffles a little differently than we used to.

First of all, we traded the big waffle maker for the dash mini waffle maker. It makes smaller, more crispy waffles. Sure, they're one-at-a-time, but Sunday mornings are for leisurely making waffles, and if you prefer to make a batch ahead of time they freeze beautifully.

These are dairy free and egg-free. Because eggs got expensive and I adapted the recipe and I like them better this way.

Waffles

1 T. flaxseed meal

3 T. hot water

1 T. olive oil

1 t. apple cider vinegar

1/4 t. salt

1 t. honey

1 c. almond mik

1 c. gf flour mix

1/2 t. baking soda

1/2 t. baking powder

Plug in the waffle maker to let it heat up.

Mix the flaxseed meal and water in a 2 c. measuring cup. Add in the olive oil, vinegar, salt, honey, and almond milk. Measure out 1 c. of gf flour mix, and top with baking soda and baking powder. Add to the wet ingredients and mix well. 

Pour appx 2 T. of batter onto the waffle maker. Spread it to the edges and close the lid. Cook for 4 minutes. Repeat. Makes 6 waffles.

We like them with crunchy peanut butter, syrup, and a sprinkle of cinnamon. 

splitting gf bread

Ok this is a weird one but if you eat gluten free bread, you've been there.

Even the best gluten free bread is a little dense. Therefore if you make a sandwich with 2 of those thick  slices, it's a lot of bread to chew.

Which is why I like to split mine in half. For a better experience overall.

Except splitting a floppy piece of bread is no easy task. 

The secret is toasting it first.

Then it's easy peasy to take the knife around the perimeter and slice it into 2 pieces.

And enjoy a sandwich with a normal bread to filling ratio.