Bread using chia seeds

[deltamushworn]

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 )))

[judydawn]

It's nice to share, thanks Delta

[cookie1]

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

[ElsieD]

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

[thermoheaven]

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

[ElsieD]

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

[andiesenji]

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 on her blog.

[deltamushworn]

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.

[Bedlam]

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.

[deltamushworn]

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.

[Bedlam]

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.

[fundj&e]

I do substitute the water with the whey Bedlam