Cooking School Lesson

Wheat & Gluten

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Lesson Snapshot:

  • 1 instructional video
  • 22 practice recipes
  • 39 tip and technique videos
  • interactive quiz

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Lesson Description & Goals

Wheat is one of the most common grains used in every day foods. In this lesson you get an “inside look” into gluten – the magical component in wheat that enables us to make so many wonderful products. You will learn what gluten is, where it comes from, and when gluten is and isn’t your friend.

  • Understand the general composition of wheat
  • Understand what gluten is
  • Know when gluten development is desired and when it is not
  • Select the most appropriate flour for a recipe and understand why
  • Read the nutritional label on flour and determine the type by its protein content

Lesson Practice Recipes

This lesson includes access to the following text & instructional video recipes

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Mile-High Pancakes

by Joe G in Rouxbe Recipes

Fluffy, comforting and oh so yummy pancakes!

Comments: 61 Views: 9245 Success: 98%

Basic Pizza Dough

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

This straightforward, light and crispy, homemade pizza dough is so easy to make, you'll steer away from take out.

Comments: 108 Views: 18717 Success: 96%

Pizza 4 Ways

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

Four delicious pizzas: caramelized onions and goat cheese, lemon and cheese, serrano ham and a simple margarita. These lig...

Comments: 54 Views: 21426 Success: 98%
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Basic Egg Pasta Dough

by Tony M in Rouxbe Recipes

Making your own laminated pasta is an experience not to be missed. Flour and eggs are mixed together and kneaded to form a...

Comments: 40 Views: 7865 Success: 100%
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Spinach-Ricotta Ravioli

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

Tender, delicate pasta filled with fresh spinach and ricotta.

Comments: 11 Views: 6312 Success: 100%
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Basic Bread | Lean Dough

by Tony M in Rouxbe Recipes

By following a Simple Baker's Formula, you can easily make a delicious, crusty baguette, epi or round of bread by hand.

Comments: 80 Views: 9163 Success: 100%
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Savory Pastry Dough

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

An easy-to-make, buttery and tender pastry dough, suitable for many savory tarts such as quiche.

Comments: 2 Views: 2513 Success: 100%
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Cinnamon Raisin Nut Bread

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

Plump raisins, cinnamon, pecans and walnuts make up this very satisfying and tasty bread. Plan to make it the day before t...

Comments: 8 Views: 3270 Success: 100%
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Cinnamon-Raisin Bagels

by Kimberley S in Rouxbe Recipes

Enjoy warm cinnamon-raisin bagels straight from your oven. Since most of the work is done the day before, it doesn't take ...

Comments: 8 Views: 3831 Success: 84%

Irish Soda Bread

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

This easy-to-make Irish soda bread takes less than 10 minutes to put together. Whole wheat flour, steel-cut oats, wheat ge...

Comments: 2 Views: 2767 Success: 100%
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Gateau Basque

by Anita S in Rouxbe Recipes

Simple and buttery, this magnificent gâteau from the Basque region of France is filled with rich pastry cream.

Comments: 0 Views: 3904 Success: 100%
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Alba's Sweet Bread | Rosca de Dulce

by Alba B in Rouxbe Recipes

Filled with a touch of peach jam, braided and then baked, this pillow-soft bread is a delicious treat with coffee or tea.

Comments: 6 Views: 3232 Success: 100%

Fresh Berry Tart

by Kimberley S in Rouxbe Recipes

Tender pastry filled with smooth pastry cream and topped with fresh summer berries - a perfect summer treat.

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Gnocchi with Warm Sage Butter

by Tony M in Rouxbe Recipes

Tossed in a simple butter-sage sauce, these delicate potato dumplings are an Italian delicacy.

Comments: 33 Views: 11764 Success: 95%
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Apple Streusel Muffins

by Jane G in Rouxbe Recipes

This apple muffin recipe is easy to make and the muffins will stay moist for a few days...not that they will last that long.

Comments: 11 Views: 3833 Success: 100%
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Ricotta Pancakes

by Kimberley S in Rouxbe Recipes

Served with orange juice and a small fruit salad, these super light and fluffy pancakes are a perfect way to start the day.

Comments: 12 Views: 3269 Success: 100%
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Green Onion Cakes

by Kimberley S in Rouxbe Recipes

These addictive green onion cakes make a crunchy snack or appetizer.

Comments: 4 Views: 5478 Success: 98%

Homemade Potato Gnocchi

by Tony M in Rouxbe Recipes

An easy-to-make Italian delicacy: hand-made potato gnocchi that melts in your mouth.

Comments: 51 Views: 20481 Success: 87%
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Herb and Garlic Focaccia Bread

by Steve E in Rouxbe Recipes

This fabulous Italian style bread is excellent as a appetizer served with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

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Chocolate Ganache Cake

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

This incredibly moist chocolate cake is smothered with a creamy chocolate ganache.

Comments: 113 Views: 28627 Success: 96%

Chocolate Chip Cookies

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

Chewy, chocolaty and super delicious. Need we say more?

Comments: 125 Views: 27611 Success: 94%
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Quiche Lorraine

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

Flavored with bacon and Gruyère cheese this flavorful quiche is a French classic.

Comments: 3 Views: 3278 Success: 60%
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Potato Pizza

Curated from theitaliandishblog.com

The combination of potatoes, rosemary and onion is absolutely delicious and set on top of great pizza dough. Can be served...

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Parmesan Rosemary Flatbreads

Curated from theitaliandishblog.com

These easy-to-make herbed flatbreads are sort of a cross between a cracker and a bread.

Comments: 0 Views: 373 Success: 100%
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Garlic-Cilantro Naan

Curated from www.foodrepublic.com

This is a great recipe for an authentic Indian make-at-home naan, a soft Indian flatbread. Homemade naan pairs perfectly w...

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What People are Saying

Geni P
Very enlightening.
I never knew there was so much to learn about gluten and wheat. I especially appreciated learning about semolina and couscous. Very enlightening.
Cathy C
Making my own pasta.
I watch my weight so I haven't baked breads in ages, but the video gave me an interest in maybe making my own pasta. I have been eating whole wheat and organic foods and making ... More >>
Javan B
Never knew much about gluten before I saw this video.
I found this video very interesting. I never knew much about gluten before I saw this video.