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Brazi Bites Review ~ Gluten Free Cheese Bread Snack

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Brazi Bites Gluten Free Snack

One of my favorite things in the whole world is cheese bread! I had tried cheese bread at a Brazilian-style steakhouses in DFW. I think I ate so much cheese bread I had left little room for the actual steak!

With that said, I was super excited when I heard about Brazi Bites, ready to bake Gluten Free brazilian cheese bread (pão de queijo). These cheese bread snacks are made with 100% natural ingredients too!

Brazi Bites wanted my Gluten Free family to try their products and sent me their three flavors- original, bacon and fire-roasted jalapeño.  I cannot lie my husband and son were giddy when they heard there was a bacon flavor…who can blame them…it’s BACON!

Brazi Bites crispy crust and fluffy center

With the whole family pumped and ready to try these cheese bread snacks we preheat the oven to 400° degrees and popped those babies in! Just 20 minutes later we had perfectly cooked snacks with a crispy crust and fluffy center! When I say fluffy, I mean a cheesy, fluffy, heavenly center!!!  We are now huge fans of all 3 flavors! I prefer the original but the boys love the bacon flavor.  The fire-roasted jalapeño had a great kick too and was very tasty! Just be careful not to ruin your appetite by only eating Brazi Bites.

I really like that the Brazi Bites come in a resealable bag.  I was able to bake just what I needed and save the rest for another time easily.

This is a great option to eat with your meals; I like to pair mine with a soup! I think they are a great option for a snack at any party! Talk about an easy snack to make and it’s Gluten Free and made with natural ingredients!

Brazi Bites suggest to try them with: beer, wine, coffee, meats, cheeses, soups, spreads and much more!

I highly recommend trying Brazi Bites for yourself! Remember they are Naturally Gluten-Free, Wheat Free, 100% Natural Ingredients, No Trans Fat, No Sugar, No Artificial Flavors or Preservatives.

You can check them out at their website www.BraziBites.com. You can find where to buy Brazi Bites here.

You can connect with Brazi Bites on Facebook and follow them on Twitter and Pinterest.

Disclosure: rays of bliss received the products mentioned above for free. Regardless, we only recommend products or services we use personally and believe will be good for our readers. 

Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake Cupcakes

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This is super a moist cake and the perfect amount of chocolate flavor for me.  I prefer a subtle chocolate flavor rather then a dark chocolate.  This is perfect with a milk chocolate icing.

Gluten-free Chocolate Cupcakes

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Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/4 cups Gluten Free Flour All Purpose or Pastry Flour I use Sun Mills Pastry Flour (GF).
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp xantham gum
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 4 large eggs

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven 350°
  • Mix all dry ingredients. GF Flour, baking soda, baking powder, xantham gum, cocoa and sugar.
  • Add softened butter, oil and vanilla.
  • Add milk, water and eggs to mixture. Mix well.
  • Pour batter in cupcake cups until cup is 3/4 full. I used a 1/4 cup measuring cup.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let cool completely then frost and sprinkles.

Notes

This recipe can be used for cakes or cupcakes. This recipe will make approximately 2 dozen cupcakes.

 

This post was shared on the following: Gluten-Free Wednesday, Gluten Free Recipe Round-Up, Allergy-Free Wednesdays , Gluten Free Fridays

Gluten Free Tuesday Linky 03/11/14

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Thanks for joining Gluten Free Tuesday Linky on rays of bliss! Share and Check out all the Gluten Free Goodies!

My Top 3 Picks from last weeks Linky!

Gluten Free Tuesday Linky on rays of bliss ~Top Three from 3-11-2014

Paleo Thai Mango w/ Coconut Sauce from Tessa the Domestic Diva.

Coconut & Avocado Grasshopper Bars from Raia’s Recipes.

Szechuan Chicken Tacos from Stilettos and a Side Dish.

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Gluten Free Tuesday Linky 03/04/14

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Gluten Free Funny Of the Week:

Gluten Free Humor form someecards.com

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Gluten Free Tuesday Picks 3-04

Gluten-Free Chicken and Pepper Bake w/Avocado, Beans & Lime  from Elegantly Gluten-Free.

Easy Borscht from Almost Bananas.

Fried Pickles from jcooksglutenfree.

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Gluten Free Tuesday Linky 2/18/14

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Gluten Free Funny Of the Week:

Gluten Free Humor

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Red Velvet Cupcakes with Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting from gfe–gluten free easily

Paleo Sundae from This West Coast Mommy

Chocolate Beer Cake from Poor and Gluten Free

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Rules: ~New or Old Gluten Free Recipe Post, Gluten free product reviews or menu plans.

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Gluten-Free Cookie Cake

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If you have been following my blog then you know I am a huge Cookie Cake fan, that might be an understatement! For almost every celebration I make a cookie cake and sometimes I make it for no reason at all! You will love this Gluten-free Cookie Cake recipe I am sharing with you.  

Gluten-free Cookie Cake Recipe
My son has inherited my love for cookie cakes and requested one for his birthday. Since my husband has to eat gluten free I made a gluten-free version so everyone including my husband could enjoy all the Cookie Cake Greatness!After trying several recipes to find the perfect cookie cake I perfected this recipe. My goal was to make my homemade version similar  to the one bought from the mall! Every party I throw I receive so many compliments and they couldn’t believe it was Gluten-free and I made it. Expect to receive many request if you make this cookie cake recipe for your party.Easy to make your own brown sugar and I find it makes my desserts better! It takes a good 2 minutes or more to mix well with a fork.

Notes:  You really need a 12 inch pan or larger. The cake will spread while baking and will spill over if not at least 12 inches. My cookie dough spread out on baking pan measured just over 9 inches. This leaves plenty of room and it never spills over.

SONY DSCYou can see here how much it spreads while baking.

baked vs unbakedTo decorate I used a star tip and alternated chocolate and vanilla around the edge. I also layered the vanilla on top of chocolate for the message. 
Gluten-free Cookie Cake Recipe

Gluten-free Cookie Cake

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Gluten Free flour I used Pamela’s Artisan
  • 1/2 teaspoon xantham gum
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 stick of softend butter
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 2 cups frosting of your choice I used milk chocolate and vanilla to be like the one bought from mall.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375ºF.
  • Grease 12 inch pizza pan with butter.
  • Sift flour, xantham gum, baking soda, and salt together.*Optional Make your own brown sugar: mix 3/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 1/2 tsp molasses together using a fork. (See pic above) I highly recommend but if you do not have molasses then use 3/4 cup of store bought brown sugar.
  • Using a mixer (handheld or stand) mix flour mixture with softened butter. Once mixed well add the following in this order: sugar mixture, egg, and then vanilla extract. Beat until dough forms.
  • Add chocolate chips and mix well.
  • Try to make a large ball with cookie dough. Place ball in the middle of the pan. Spread out evenly, but leave 1 1/2-2 inches from the edge.
  • Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Allow to cool then add icing/decorations of your choice.
Gluten-free Cookie Cake Recipe

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