Jules Gluten-Free Mixes
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The kind folks at Jules
Gluten-Free sent the group a Jules Gluten-Free Bread Mix and
a Jules Gluten-Free Cookie Mix.
We use Jules Gluten-Free Flour Mix all
the time for a variety baked goods, but this was
our first look-see at the bread and cookie mixes.
Cookies
Since we [when I say we, I mean Peg since
she's the one with the baking
skills] were short on time, we
[Peg] decided to mix up the
cookie dough Thursday night and store it in the
fridge until Friday night. These cookies require the
dough to be chilled before baking anyway.
Peg had one pan in the oven and one pan of dough
balls on deck. As I peeked into the oven and saw that
the cookies were a good 3+ inches in diameter, I
mistakenly asked if the dough balls were the
right size.
Yeah, that remark got me "The Look", Hey, my only
concern was that we'd have enough cookies for the
entire group, that's all.
Peg prompted me to take a look at the large bowl of
dough that was waiting to be made into cookies and
said not to worry. As in most cases, Peg was right.
This mix makes 50-60 cookies! I bow to her baking
prowess - I am not worthy...I am not worthy...
*I slunk back to
living room to finish prepping for the
meeting*
Most of the cookies survived the night and made it to
the meeting. Indeed the cookies were a hit! One
member exclaimed - "These taste just like Toll
House cookies!" Sure'nuff, they do!
If you run out of your own ideas on how to use this
cookie mix, Jules sells an eBook with recipes for twelve
different cookies.
"C is for cookie,
that's good enough for me"
Bread
Peg was a bit nervous about the bread. The dough was dense, not the texture of most gluten-free breads that she is used to making, as well as not rising very well in the warm oven.
Learning my lesson during the "cookie incident", I decided it best to play the supportive spouse...
This means nodding, actively listening and quietly being "the canvas" in which she can "paint the picture" of her concerns. It does not involve me offering up any suggestions on how to "fix" said problem - something guys are genetically programmed to do.
I may have mentioned that my baking skills and knowledge are limited, but the primal, in-born male instinct to "fix things" often times overrides the fact that males may lack the proper knowledge to offer up any type of useful suggestion...this is how arguments start. :-)
Hmmm, it appears that being the supportive spouse had paid off. Whoohoo!
As you can see by the pictures, the bread turned out well. In fact, my pictures look very similar to those found on Jules' website.
I was surprised at the size and height of this loaf of bread! It did not suffer from shrinkage that I've seen in other gluten-free breads. [My uneducated guess has to do to with the fact that this dough was drier than some of the others, but what do I know?] Any guy will confirm that shrinkage is not a good thing...
Just like the cookies, members liked the bread.
One member suggested this bread would work great for French Toast. Yeah Toast!
Another member said "I really liked it!"
One of our "chronologically enhanced" members specifically requested to take home the heals of the bread. Bless you Don!!
The bread must've been good, because at end of the meeting, there were only 3 slices left for me bring home.
Certification
I like that Jules' products are certified by the Gluten Free Certification Organization (one of several programs offered by the Gluten Intolerance Group of America). Actually, I applaud any company that deems it important enough to certify their products, either through GFCO or CSA.
Where to find
Jules' products are not found locally, but they can be ordered from her website.
If you are lucky enough to live in a handful of states, you can find it locally.
If you are a first time customer, there is a Welcome Pack and an upgraded Welcome Pack. Either one is a good deal. It just depends if you want 1 or 2 bags of flour.
Thanks again
Jules Gluten-Free for
sharing your products with our group!
Jules, LLC |
7120 Minstrel Way, Ste 206 | Columbia, MD 21045
Customer Service: 877-236-3940 or email: support at
julesglutenfree.com
Snyder's of Hanover Gluten-free Pretzel Sticks
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They are indeed as good
as my fortunate GF friends that tried them before me
said they were! They do look a bit different from the
non-gluten-free pretzels in that they are bigger in
diameter. It's really not an issue (at least for me)
since they have that familiar pretzel taste, crunch,
and snap! Besides, it just means there's more
pretzel-y goodness per bite.
Certification
Beyond the taste and texture components, I like that they are certified by the Gluten Free Certification Organization (one of several programs offered by the Gluten Intolerance Group of America). Actually, I applaud any company that deems it important enough to certify their products, either through GFCO or CSA.
If you want read more about Snyder's certification process, you can read the press release from GFCO. Please take the time to do so, it gives you an insight as to what goes on in the certification process.
Snyder's offers a web page that lists their GFCO Certified gluten-free products, gluten-free products, and products made with gluten-free ingredients. It states that their GF products are tested for 20 parts per million or less. Their made-with-gluten-free- ingredients could contain trace amounts of gluten.
Testimonials (from gluten-eaters at that!)
We had a bag left over from the meeting, so I took it to share during Adult Education Hour at church.
Those are really good! Where did you get them?
~ Lisa (a gluten-eater)
I like those pretzels
~ Shirley (a gluten-eater)
It turns out our local Pick n Save does carry these pretzels, so during the holidays we made a batch of Chex Mix using Synder's GF pretzels. As it was disappearing from the bowl, I asked my wife's niece her favorite item...
The pretzels!
~ Jackie (a gluten-eater)
Where to find
Closest place to get Snyder's Gluten-Free Pretzel Sticks:
Ripon Pick n Save
Snyder's Store Locator does not list our Pick n Save at this time. I have brought this to the district sales manager's attention. Hopefully it will get resolved.
Thanks again
Snyder's of Hanover for
sharing your products with our group!
Snyder's of
Hanover | P.O Box 6917 | 1250 York St. | Hanover, PA
17331
Phone: 1-800-233-7125 Ext. 1410