Pastry Chef Mock Interview
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Question 25 of 30
Give me an example of a recipe you adapted to accommodate a food allergy.
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
Modifying a recipe can be a difficult task, especially when working with different types of flour! With all of the peanut, gluten and dairy allergies these days, don't be surprised if you encounter a situation where you have to completely modify an existing recipe. You also know that you can find alternative recipes online. There are also some tricks to balance the amount of leavening agent and flour when using gluten free flour! Give an example that shows you are experienced with modifying recipes.
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I regularly experiment with my recipes made with flour to make them gluten-free, for some of my family members with a gluten allergy. Instead of using traditional flour, I have experimented mixing coconut flour, gluten-free flour, almond flour, oat flour, and tapioca flour to find the combination that creates the best texture and allows the baked good to retain moisture and flavor. It is a tricky task, but I have adapted quite a few of my recipes to be gluten-free and still tasty!"
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