Ditch Your Puff Pastry For Gluten-Free Rice Paper Croissants

Working with rice paper is as easy as pre-made pastry

There's no need to engage in complicated calculations or risk experimenting with various gluten-free flour substitutes, which can be tricky and inconsistent, especially in the unforgiving realm of pastry. Instead, consider using rice paper — it may not be the first option that comes to mind, but it should be! Rice paper serves as a fantastic flour alternative and is just as easy to handle. Think of rice paper sheets as you would layers of pre-made puff pastry or phyllo dough, but without the gluten.

Traditional croissants are notoriously labor-intensive to prepare (we often prefer to grab a box from Costco and pass them off as homemade), involving kneading, rolling, and buttering. However, with this TikTok-inspired twist, you can bypass the entire pastry-making process and avoid tricky gluten-free ingredients like xanthan gum. All you need is a simple mixture of eggs, milk, and butter — essential for replicating that croissant flavor — and maybe a dash of cinnamon. Just dip each rice paper sheet in the mixture, layer, slice, and roll.

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Bake in the oven until golden, crispy, and flaky, and savor your completely gluten-free treat without any regrets later. You can stick to the classic "croissant" or get creative with sweet or savory variations, as many TikTok cooks have done with ham and cheese and other inventive twists.