tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post3074694942954654405..comments2024-03-11T12:46:28.806-04:00Comments on You. Me. Ride This Crazy Train - Adventures and Observations on The GO: Off Topic: How to please a diabeticC.J. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03325979176373626807noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-63446252819738833832011-09-29T15:21:36.573-04:002011-09-29T15:21:36.573-04:00And therein, DF, lies the paradox of baking with w...And therein, DF, lies the paradox of baking with whole wheat flour. <br />Pastry chefs tend to steer clear of whole wheat because it is difficult to bake with. You can substitute with extra virgin olive oil. The butter and margarine are used due to the fact these are softening agents.<br />Generally, just substituting half of the flour with whole wheat does cause for a healthier baked good, as you are cutting out the refined carbs by at least half.C.J. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03325979176373626807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-4538569076215700662011-09-29T15:11:06.739-04:002011-09-29T15:11:06.739-04:00Thanks for the tips CJ. My banana bread doesn'...Thanks for the tips CJ. My banana bread doesn't have oil. It only calls for half a cup of butter or margerine. Hrmm I think if I had to add that much oil or butter it would be healthier to use regular flour. Ugh. I dunno!!DFnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-78605882344234082602011-09-29T14:37:05.870-04:002011-09-29T14:37:05.870-04:00Hi Jean
You're welcome. Glad it worked out.
Al...Hi Jean<br />You're welcome. Glad it worked out.<br />Al, I modified the post after you wrote your comment.C.J. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03325979176373626807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-46541324466565527922011-09-29T14:20:43.099-04:002011-09-29T14:20:43.099-04:00Made this last night for my mom who is 76 and diab...Made this last night for my mom who is 76 and diabetic. She said it was delicious and froze the rest to eat over time. It's very difficult for her to indulge. Thank you very much for sharing even if you didn't bake this on a GO train. LOL.jean knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-66413734903975266212011-09-29T13:50:12.630-04:002011-09-29T13:50:12.630-04:00Thanks,
Please tell me the update wasnt there bef...Thanks,<br /><br />Please tell me the update wasnt there before I asked the question?<br /><br />To quote ned flanders "this looks Scrum-diddly-umptious",<br /><br />And Homer "MMMMMMM - Bundt cake"!!!Alnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-5551603500561922302011-09-29T10:09:20.531-04:002011-09-29T10:09:20.531-04:00Baking with whole wheat flour is complex and chall...Baking with whole wheat flour is complex and challenging as it's more coarse, doesn't bind as well as refined flour and can often cause cakes and breads to fail. Fail meaning they come out too dry or fall apart.<br />The key is oil. Canola works well and of course, adding more liquid. The rule is 6 extra tbsp of liquid to each cup of flour.<br />So let's say your banana bread recipe calls for 2 cups of flour which you substitute with whole wheat flour. You need 12 more tbsp of a liquid that will keep the dough moist throughout the cooking process. Milk is good but ideally oil is better as it doesn't dry out.<br />I hope this makes sense.C.J. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03325979176373626807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-65699323653207916342011-09-29T09:51:21.070-04:002011-09-29T09:51:21.070-04:00Damn I wish I'd read this last night when I $a...Damn I wish I'd read this last night when I $ade banana bread with whole wheat flour! It cooked 15 minutes quicker than when made with regular flour and is not as moist :( I would have added another banana if I'd known! Oh well it is still yummy. And the spice cake sounds good too!DFnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-18065054039989973092011-09-29T09:16:48.115-04:002011-09-29T09:16:48.115-04:00See update at the beginning of the postSee update at the beginning of the postC.J. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03325979176373626807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-5665944966363368342011-09-29T09:12:13.546-04:002011-09-29T09:12:13.546-04:00Do you have thje real sugar version, I can stand s...Do you have thje real sugar version, I can stand splenda/aspartame.Alnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-28059046944100612202011-09-28T14:32:52.337-04:002011-09-28T14:32:52.337-04:00Thanks for sharing! I'll be makin' it real...Thanks for sharing! I'll be makin' it real soon.LSW Goernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-40705594899691365622011-09-28T13:05:37.608-04:002011-09-28T13:05:37.608-04:00Oh my God, Dad. Please stop. You're killing me...Oh my God, Dad. Please stop. You're killing me.C.J. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03325979176373626807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-437695017515984582011-09-28T12:16:24.216-04:002011-09-28T12:16:24.216-04:00Cindy,
Did you know that this box remembers my nam...Cindy,<br />Did you know that this box remembers my name? Please make me this. I won't give any to your mother.Jean-Baptiste aka the Crazy Acadian aka Dadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-40279426176790591212011-09-27T22:14:58.714-04:002011-09-27T22:14:58.714-04:00Sure
It's my own creation.
I'll edit the p...Sure<br />It's my own creation.<br />I'll edit the post and add it in.<br />I guess it would also be a guilt-free (the butter kind of kiboshes that a bit but it's not a lot ... ) dessert for some people.C.J. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03325979176373626807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-91504629197687401342011-09-27T22:13:11.454-04:002011-09-27T22:13:11.454-04:00hey...looks delish! i'm a diabetic too, so ca...hey...looks delish! i'm a diabetic too, so can you post the recipe???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com