Product: Udi’s Gluten-Free Classic Hotdog Buns – $6.99+
What better way to follow up a blog about vegetarian and gluten-free hotdogs than with a blog about the gluten-free hotdog buns that I put them in!
Once again, finding any sort of gluten-free product in this area can be a bit of a headache. I ended up heading over the river to Louisville, Kentucky to the Whole Foods there where I spotted these in the gluten-free bread section near the front of the store. Perfect for hotdog night, yes?
They are very pricy when you compare them to what regular hotdog buns would run you…but I can’t eat regular hotdog buns, and I’m used to gluten-free bread products costing more than their glutenized counterparts. It’s just become part of my norm and something I need to find room in the budget for now.
With these purchased, I was ready to cook up some vegetarian and gluten-free picnic food right in my kitchen.
These hotdog buns are quite soft to the touch. You give them a gentle squeeze and they mold back into shape. Awesome. I ate it straight from the package the first time, but the next time, I put one in the microwave for about 25 seconds and it was even more amazing warm. Hard to believe that is even possible, but it is!
I loved the taste of these hotdog buns. They are soft, chewy, and taste like real bread. That’s a signature of Udi’s products. You get a gluten-free version of the “real” thing…and it tastes as good, if not better, than the real thing. No joke. And you definitely get your money’s worth. Honestly, these buns are quite “fluffy.” Sometimes I felt there was a bit too much bread to them, but who really complains about getting more bang for your buck? Give it a squeeze and devour.
Devour is exactly what I did when I paired these with some vegetarian (and gluten-free) hotdogs, topped off with some organic ketchup and Dijon mustard, and served up with a serving of Busch’s Vegetarian baked beans (gluten-free, my friends) and some rice chips. It made a great “picnic” meal in the midst of a cold fall day. And, bite-for-bite, I was enamored with the flavor, texture, and taste of these hotdog buns.
If seeking a gluten-free option for your next bar-b-que or indoor (or outdoor) picnic…give Udi’s gluten-free buns a whirl. One will definitely hold you. They are quite filling, but ultimately delicious!
The Celiathlete 