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Thermomix Recipes for TM5 and TM31 => Bread => Topic started by: deltamushworn on October 28, 2011, 10:09:58 am

Title: Bread using chia seeds
Post by: deltamushworn on October 28, 2011, 10:09:58 am

Hi
I make a bit of bread but loving using my new TMX  to do the mixing, gives me the best start , so happy, but I thought I would share a little trick I have been using lately. I have been adding 2 tablespoons of chai seed gel to the dough, apart from the health benefits it gives me the best crust .......it gives me a crisp and crunchy loaf ....
Kids have been asking for more.....of that seedy bread ...:)))
Just thought I'd share :))))

Title: Re: Bread using chia seeds
Post by: judydawn on October 28, 2011, 10:29:01 am

It's nice to share, thanks Delta

Title: Re: Bread using chia seeds
Post by: cookie1 on October 28, 2011, 12:58:05 pm

Thanks. I haven't actually used my Chia seeds yet.

Title: Re: Bread using chia seeds
Post by: ElsieD on October 28, 2011, 02:27:09 pm

I know what chia seeds are (I make a cereal that uses it) but what is chia seed gel?

Title: Re: Bread using chia seeds
Post by: thermoheaven on October 28, 2011, 02:42:39 pm

when you soak the seeds in water, the water becomes a bit like a gel.

Title: Re: Bread using chia seeds
Post by: ElsieD on October 28, 2011, 02:50:57 pm

Ah, I see.  So I 'm guessing that the seeds are soaked in the water that is later added to the bread dough?

Title: Re: Bread using chia seeds
Post by: andiesenji on October 28, 2011, 04:58:10 pm

Quote from: ElsieD on October 28, 2011, 02:50:57 pm

Ah, I see.  So I 'm guessing that the seeds are soaked in the water that is later added to the bread dough?

Yes.  You do not rinse chia seeds, as you would quinoa.  The seed coating that forms the gel is very nutritious, which is why I add only enough water to cover then add more after that has been taken up. 

Chelsea has this very informative post (http://fulllittletummies.blogspot.com/2010/05/filling-tummies-nourishing-chia-gel.html) on her blog.

Title: Re: Bread using chia seeds
Post by: deltamushworn on October 28, 2011, 10:52:19 pm

I have been using them a lot lately, put them in every thing I can think of , very nutritious.
They make your pizza dough extra crispy if you like it like that :)
I even sprinkled them (dry) on my Vegemite toast the other morning for my kids amusement  lol
My son has them in his drinks too....
Just add a tablespoon or 2 of the gel to any thing, curry, pie filling, cereal anything, or dry on salads toast lol , they have no taste really , the gel keeps for 2 to 3 weeks in the fridge but I only make up a jar so doesn't last very long.

Title: Re: Bread using chia seeds
Post by: Bedlam on October 28, 2011, 11:01:48 pm

I must try again but the one (well 3 at one go- was trying to be too clever) loafs that I made with chia gel weren't too successful.  I also used the whey from my ricotta, does anyone know if you can substitute the water for whey? I didn't want to waste it hence 3 loafs.  And I may have been a bit heavy handed with the chia but they where quite soggy.  I regret doing 2 different things at one time cause not sure which I did badly! Will try again soon.

Title: Re: Bread using chia seeds
Post by: deltamushworn on October 28, 2011, 11:06:02 pm

When I add chai seeds gel to my bread I add it when I weigh in the  water in so I think of it as part of the water component ... I have never used whey in my bread so can't help you there. :)

Title: Re: Bread using chia seeds
Post by: Bedlam on October 28, 2011, 11:12:07 pm

Thanks Delta, you have encouraged me to have another go.  The worst part is I gave a loaf to my cousins, my bread has been lovely- never mind.

Title: Re: Bread using chia seeds
Post by: fundj&e on October 29, 2011, 02:23:50 am

I do substitute the water with the whey Bedlam :D