Name: Gluten-Free Coconut Quick Bread
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: Nonstick vegetable oil spray; 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut; 1 1/2 cups white rice flour; 3/4 cup sorghum flour; 3/4 cup tapioca starch; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut milk; 3/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon coconut extract (optional); 4 large eggs; 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

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We’ve found that the best gluten-free recipes rely on a custom blend of flours and starches. To make your own sorghum flour, blitz whole sorghum to a powder with a Vitamix blender or a NutriBullet.

Ingredient Info

Xanthan gum can be found at natural foods stores, some supermarkets, and online.

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