Peppernuts - Gluten-free

I have been asked by several people for a Gluten-free version of the little round Peppernuts that are a Mennonite traditional favorite.

Erica Buller shared her family recipe with me and I adapted it to be gluten-free.

Peppernuts Ingredients

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup shortening, creamed with brown sugar

1 egg

1/8 cup sour cream - add to sugar mixture

2 tsp. yogurt

add following dry ingredients (mixed well)

1 cup white bean flour (or Sorghum)

1/2 cup Teff flour

1/2 cup potato starch

1 tsp xanthan gum

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp. soda

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp ginger

1/8 tsp cloves

1/4 tsp nutmeg

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Combine wet ingredients , then add dry ingredients and mix well.

Using a little Sweet Rice if necessary on counter, divide dough into 4 pieces and roll each piece into thumb sized rolls, and cut into 1/2" slices.

Lay cut side down on baking sheet and bake for 20 minut. at 350°

Baking time determines how soft or hard you like them.

They are like dunking doughnuts... dipped in coffee to eat.