My Little Adventure into Gluten-Free Biscuits
Alright, so I decided recently I wanted to see what the fuss was about with gluten-free stuff. Not because I have to, really, just curious, and maybe trying to eat a bit differently. The biggest hurdle? My afternoon tea felt empty without a biscuit. That just wouldn’t do. So, I thought, “Okay, let’s dive in and find some decent gluten-free biscuits.” This turned into a bit of a personal project.
First step, obviously, was getting my hands on some options. I started at my regular grocery store. Walked down the ‘free-from’ aisle, which seems to get bigger every time I look. Picked up a couple of boxes that caught my eye. Then, I popped over to a health food shop nearby, figured they might have different brands. They did! Ended up with about four different types of biscuits. Some looked quite plain, others a bit fancier. Packaging always tries hard on these things, doesn’t it?
Got them home, laid them out on the kitchen counter. Felt quite serious about it, haha. Decided the best way was to try one brand each day with my usual cuppa. Didn’t want to rush it.
Trying Them Out – The Real Test
So, day one, opened the first box. Let’s break down what I found, brand by brand, more or less:
- Brand One: Looked okay. Took a bite. Hmm. The texture was definitely the main thing. Very crumbly, more than your standard biscuit. The taste wasn’t bad, not overly sweet, but it didn’t really wow me. It was… acceptable.
- Brand Two: This one looked a bit more promising, closer to a classic digestive style. It had a better snap to it, which I liked. The flavour was pretty good, actually quite buttery. This felt more like a real biscuit. Definitely an improvement.
- Brand Three: These looked quite rustic, maybe had oats or seeds? The texture was very, very dry. Like, seriously dry. Needed a good gulp of tea with each bite. The taste was okay-ish, a bit bland maybe, but the dryness really put me off. Not for me, this one.
- Brand Four: This was one of the pricier options. Packaging looked a bit more premium. Opened it up, and it looked good. The texture was surprisingly solid, didn’t fall apart too easily. And the taste? Really quite nice! Didn’t have that typical ‘gluten-free’ aftertaste some things have. This one was a winner.
So, What’s the Verdict?
After this little tasting journey, I can say finding good gluten-free biscuits is definitely possible. It wasn’t like this years ago. Brand Two and Brand Four were the clear standouts for me. They actually tasted and felt like proper biscuits, which is all I was really asking for. Brand One was fine, I’d eat it if it was offered, but probably wouldn’t buy it again myself.
The main takeaway is that texture seems to be the biggest challenge for gluten-free biscuits. Some manage it much better than others. And yes, they often cost a bit more than regular biscuits, that’s just how it is. But honestly, I’m just happy I found a couple I genuinely enjoy. My afternoon tea ritual is saved! It took a bit of trying, but worth the effort to find something that works.
