A gluten-free Yom Kippur break-fast might be a welcome change for those avoiding gluten, or folks seeking lighter fare. The following recipes are either grain-free or gluten-free riffs on all of the Yom Kippur classics!
Gluten-Free Chocolate Babka from Gluten Free on a Shoestring
For many, babka is a staple of a break-fast spread, and avoiding gluten is no reason to avoid this delicious staple.
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The Ultimate Gluten-Free Challah
While gluten-free challah may pose some braiding challenges, this bread is equally tasty as its gluten counterpart — and can achieve the same look with this braid-shaped pan.
This delicious Rosh Hashanah treat becomes gluten-free with just the simple addition of a gluten-free flour. Try this substitute for simplified baking!
While blintzes are deliciously nostalgic Shavuot treat, they’re just as good for the High Holidays. Regular gluten-free flour does the trick to make these enjoyable for all, you can also use a mix of rice, quinoa and tapioca flour to take these blintzes up a notch.
Gluten-Free Bagels from America’s Test Kitchen
Don’t let avoiding gluten rob you of your humanity — AKA a good bagel.
Sweet Potato and Apple Kugel from Martha Rose Shulman, NYT
This kugel is a sweet ode to fall, and pairs perfectly with your New Year festivities. It also serves eight, making it a great dish for that break-fast party where the invite list got a little out of hand…
Imagine the glory of bringing out a plate of fresh lox, all to reveal to your unsuspecting guests that you made it yourself… How impressive!
Gluten-Free Cremini Arugula Quiche with Almond Meal Crust from Cookie + Kate
A good quiche is always a crowd pleaser, and this one is easily gluten-free with the substitution of an almond meal crust.
Gluten-Free Rugelach from King Arthur Baking
Make these rugelach with whatever fillings your heart so desires!
Yom Kippur
Pronounced: yohm KIPP-er, also yohm kee-PORE, Origin: Hebrew, The Day of Atonement, the holiest day on the Jewish calendar and, with Rosh Hashanah, one of the High Holidays.
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