Summer has officially arrived (well, the football has started at least, we are still waiting for the sun ☀️!).
As the UEFA Euro Cup heats up, there’s one thing that goes hand in hand with the nail-biting tension of England playing football: comfort food. For those of us who need to keep our gluten intake at zero, this doesn’t mean we have to miss out on the delicious fun of pies, pasties, and sausage rolls. We must keep the snacks English, of course!
The Gluten-Free Line-Up
First up, let’s talk pies. There’s nothing quite like a hearty pie to fuel our football frenzy. Whether you’re a steak, ale and chestnut mushroom traditionalist or prefer a creamy chicken, leek and bacon filling, we have gluten-free options that taste just as good as the real deal. Here at Baked to Taste, we prioritise flavour; just because we are GF doesn’t mean we have to miss out! We might not have Harry Kane’s aim, but we certainly score with these pies!
Fun Fact! Did you know that originally the pastry was used mainly as a container to hold the filling during baking rather than something to be eaten? Over time, the pastry became an integral part of the dish, leading to the delicious, crisp crusts we love today. 🥧
Next, we have the pasties. These handy, portable snacks are perfect for munching on while you’re jumping up and down shouting at the ref or celebrating a glory goal from Bellingham! Do not fear, we have pasties which are truly awesome! From the classic steak pasty to our award-winning Ruby Murray veggie pasty! They’re a great way to bring a bit of British tradition into your Euro Cup celebrations. Think of them as the super subs of your snack lineup, however, we would never put our pasties on the bench! They are our superstar strikers! 🥅
And let’s not forget the sausage rolls. These little parcels of joy are a staple at any British gathering, and thankfully, there are plenty of gluten-free sausages wrapped in our ruff puff pastry available. Whether you want a traditional sausage roll or you are on the vegetarian train, we have the perfect Squash and Spinach Rolls for you! Just like England's defence, they’re guaranteed to keep you satisfied. (Ps: if we were Southgate, we would put Sausage Rolls on the defensive line! ⚽)
Pies, Pasties and Sausage rolls really are a match made in heaven!
Football is all about passion, excitement, and, let’s be honest, a bit of stress. There’s nothing like biting into a delicious pie or pasty to calm your nerves after a near miss or to celebrate a last-minute goal. Plus, having a variety of tasty snacks on hand means you won’t have to keep running to the kitchen and risk missing any of the action.
Let’s hope this Euro Cup brings us plenty of excitement and maybe even the trophy. Come on, England! Let's make our snack game as strong as our football game and take it all the way! 🏆
