Product: Katz Dinner Roll (Small Challah) – $3.99; Sample Pack – cost of shipping (varies per state)
It’s a weekend, so I decided to dive into my gluten-free sample pack I got for free (well, I paid for shipping) from Katz Gluten-Free awhile back. A couple weeks back I tried out a couple of offerings from the pack and absolutely was impressed. So far, Katz is on a roll.
This morning…a roll is one thing that I was giving a taste test.
Last night, I pulled a few more of the goodies out of the sample pack to thaw on the counter to have after my long run this morning. One of these goodies was the Gluten-Free Dinner Roll (Small Challah). I was actually quite excited about giving this a try because I have been seeking out a good, light gluten-free dinner roll since attempting to make my own and not quite succeeding texture-wise.
Well, Katz was on the job as usual and provided me with a delicious roll indeed. This little roll not only was soft after defrosting all night, but it honestly probably didn’t have to be reheated. I did, though, with a short zap in the microwave for good measure. This warm, soft and fluffy roll did make a nice addition to my breakfast. However…there really wasn’t anything spectacular about it.
That being said, I found these to be of a much better texture than the ones I baked up awhile back. They were definitely not as dense, and I loved how fluffy they were and soft to bite into. This is, by far, the best version of a dinner roll I have had yet…and that’s including biscuits. While most gluten-free rolls tend to be spongy in texture, these were simply soft and moist, and delicious with a light schmear of butter.
I love the products that Katz puts out and have been impressed with each one. While these were not blow-me-over amazing, they were the best rolls I have had since going gluten-free. Even better than my own attempts at such things. The rolls didn’t crumble, yet were delightfully soft and flaky. It’s hard to get that sort of a combination when dealing with gluten-free baked goods. Katz once again worked gluten-free magic.
And, unlike a lot of bread-y counterparts in the gluten-free world, these rolls are right up to par with regular options. Only 130 calories per roll and only 5g of fat, they are a nice treat to have…one-at-a-time, at dinner. These are sold in packs of four normally.
My roommate, who doesn’t have to eat gluten-free but mostly does because of me, said that her half of the roll was good…but nothing special. She’s right…but when it comes to gluten-free noshing…these are definitely at the top.
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