Author(s): Patricia Austin

Healthy Food

Patisserie Gluten Free offers a tantalizing collection of gluten-free recipes. This beautifully photographed cookbook is unique in presenting some of the most challenging treats to make without gluten: classic French pastries. Written with meticulous detail and a warm and inviting style, Patisserie Gluten Free includes a wide array of recipes, ranging from delightful buttery French cookies to the ooh la la of elaborate flaky puff pastries. The recipes skip the commonly used gluten-free binders--xanthan gum and guar gum-- that are known to be of digestive sensitivity for many individuals. The takeaway is an elevated experience in gluten-free banking; from chocolate sea salt sables to almond croissants, the results surprise and bring a smile to the staunchest of gluten-free skeptics.