Gluten Free Grain: Corn

Corn, which is considered a staple in many countries, had been used by the Native Americans for thousands of years.

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Gluten Free Vegan Corn Bread

3/4 cup cornmeal

1/2 cup almonds (60 raw almonds)

1/3 cup sugar (reduce for low sugar dietary needs)

1/2 tablespoon double-acting baking powder

1/2 tablespoon cornstarch

3/4 cup water (warm or hot)

Directions:

Finely chop the almonds, the add them (dry) to a blender. Blend until a fine meal consistency. Add the water and blend until smooth. Do not strain.

In a glass baking bowl or casserole dish, combine all dry ingredients. Blend well.

Add the heavy almond milk mixture from the blender to the bowl of dry ingredients. Blend well.

Pour into 8′ pie pan or square pan. Bake at 400 deg F, 12-15 minutes, until golden on top. (No need to preheat or grease anything.).

Recipe from Food.com

Resources:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corn

http://www.healthy-foods-lifestyle.com/gluten-free-grains.html

Complete Gluten-Free Cookbook: 150 Gluten-Free, Lactose-Free Recipes, Many with Egg-Free Variations

Sources for corn meal and corn starch: