Special Diet Biscuits

NON-WHEAT FLOURThese can be used for biscuit making, although someshould be combined with wheat flour.Potato flour:This fine powder is made from potato starch and canbe mixed with wheat flour to give a lighter texture tocookies.Chestnut flour:This light brown, nutty flavoured flour is made from groundchestnuts and is often sold in Italian delicatessens.Cornmeal:This is also known as polenta or maize-meal. This is brightyellow and coarse or medium ground.Cornflour/cornstarchThis fine white powder is made from the middle of themaize kernel. It is often used in piped cookie mixturesto give a smooth texture. It is virtually gluten free.