Comments on: Gluten Free Drop Biscuits Recipe No. 2

By: Charlotte

Charlotte — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 13:11:48 +0000

Vinegar is for chemistry. The vinegar reacts with the baking soda (not baking powder) to make the biscuits rise. It’s the acid, not the flavor, although cider vinegar might taste better than white vinegar. Joy of Cooking and other cookbooks suggest milk and vinegar as a substitute for buttermilk for traditional recipes.

If there are health benefits of cider vinegar, at one tablespoon there isn’t much, and it is probably lost in cooking. As far as the chemistry, I think the main thing is to use 5% (which most vinegar is). I have also used all baking powder (non-aluminum!) and regular milk (or even water) and left out the baking soda and sour milk in some recipes, though not this one.

By: SM

SM — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:28:47 +0000

Hi, I noticed that “Jennifer” asked about the Cider Vinegar… whether it was for consistency or just flavor. There was no response so as I was wondering the same I was hoping you could let us know. Thanks for some great ideas, I’m only just learning about mixing the flours to get one I like. What a shame we have to do that though and not just have 1 like everyone else. Oh well, makes us special!!!

By: Ashley

Ashley — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:01:28 +0000

Thank you so much for this recipe! I cook for the hot case at my local Co-op and I feature gluten free meals on the weekend. This recipe looks amazing, and Im sure the customers will love their gluten free biscuits and gravy in the morning!

By: cheryl

cheryl — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 23:24:27 +0000

thank you!
my husband & 18 year old daughter are celica. your site has givin me hope.
most ready made items are so costly. i have paid up to $6.99 for one loaf of bread. i can purchase a lot of gf-flours for the money. what a savings in just the cost of bread.
so you know what ill be doing this weekend, yes, baking!
thanks,
Cheryl

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By: Diana

Diana — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:26:35 +0000

Those biscuits look amazing. That’s what I’m going to make for brekky tomorrow.

By: Mary Frances

Mary Frances — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:55:12 +0000

Ann, I’m trying to remember if I’ve ever had strawberry shortcake and I don’t think I ever had. My grandmother used to make a strawberry cake, but I don’t remember shortcake. Would you mind sharing your traditional recipe?

By: Ann Boyle

Ann Boyle — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:16:37 +0000

Thank you for the lovely biscuit recipes. I am making gluten free tea biscuits for old fashioned strawberry shortcake that they like so much in Canada. It is strawberry season and we eat them in this house until they come out of our ears!

Ann

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 16:35:54 +0000

I’ve seen several recipes that call for the cider vinegar. Does it have a specific purpose regarding the chemistry of the recipe, or is it taste?

By: liz

liz — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 04:30:32 +0000

YUM! nice post!