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The following tip and recipe is provided by Nikki Ver Steeg, RD, LN. Nikki is a dietitian at Singaram Gastroenterology and is the South Dakota Dietetic Association East River Media Representative. She can be contacted at (605) 310-2000 or by e-mail nikkigi@midconetwork.com.

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• Baking tip

     Add 1 rounded teaspoon xanthan gum for every 2 cups all-purpose gluten-free flour used

     in a recipe.

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• Recipe

    Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake

    2 cups all purpose gluten-free flour

    1 rounded teaspoon xanthan gum

    2 cups sugar

    ¾ cups cocoa sifted

    1 teaspoon soda

    Dash of salt

    Mix very well! Add 1 cup lukewarm water, 1 cup fat-free or lite sour cream, and

    2 omega eggs. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes.

   

    Frosting

   1 cup sugar

   ¼ cup butter

   ¼ cup skim milk

   Boil x 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add 1 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla,

   ½ cup gluten-free semisweet chocolate chips.

   Spread and cool.