How to Bake With Flax Seed
Flax seed is a healthy food, with a high omega-3 fatty acid and fiber content. The Flax Council of Canada says studies show Integration of flax in the diet is thought to contribute to a lower risk of heart disease, cancer prevention, immune disorder treatment, and reduction of blood sugar. Flax seed can be added to recipes in as whole seeds or in ground form, as a flavor addition or fat or egg substitute. To keep flax fresh, grind it as you need it and keep ground seed in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 30 days. Does this Spark an idea?
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Sprinkle whole flax seed on the top of breads, muffins and other baked goods. Add the seeds just prior to baking so the seed will enhance the appearance of the final product as well as adding to its nutritional benefit. However, it is wise to note that whole flax seeds will often leave your body undigested. For this reason it's a good idea to forgo this baking method if reaping the benefits of flax is your primary goal.
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Add ground flax seed to the ingredients in your recipe. This can be done by folding the flax seed in with your wet ingredients when you are making muffins or other baked goods. If you use your normal oil and butter amounts, this should not affect the baking time of your recipe; however, if you are baking something you make on a regular basis you should monitor it as it bakes in case there are variations in cooking time.
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Add ground flax seed to your recipe instead of butter, margarine or oil. Because of flax seed's high oil content, it can be used in place of fats in recipes. Use three times as much ground flax seed as fat is called for in your recipe. For example, if your recipe calls for 1/3 cup of margarine, use 1 cup of ground flax seed instead. Monitor the cooking time of any recipe using this substitution--your food will brown more quickly.
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Replace eggs with ground flax seed and water. A common trick in vegan cooking is to combine 1 tbsp. of ground flax seed and 3 tbsp. of water in a small bowl until it is well-mixed and has the consistency of an egg white. This is enough to substitute for one egg. Multiple the amount of flax seed and water needed for multiple egg substitutions.
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