Baking is usually one of the first cooking experiences we have, and bakes are often the first foods we fall in love with. Many can be made both vegan and gluten-free with great results but becoming familiar with alternatives for the ‘usual’ ingredients is key.
In this chapter I will break down the purpose of each of these ingredients and their properties so you can better understand baking the plant-based and gluten-free way. Butter, flour and liquids are covered on the following pages, but some other crucial components that help give personality to your bakes, on top of the flavours you add, include: