chia millet bread

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24 Pinches
Merrimack, NH
Updated on Sep 12, 2011

Since I am gluten intolerant I am on the lookout on how I can add extra healthy benefits to my breads. Chia is an ancient seed that is making a comeback. And is highly versatile. You can use any number of ways. I have chosen to use the flour version.

prep time 45 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method ---
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup brown rice flour
  • 1/2 cup white rice flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup potato starch
  • 1/4 cup tapioca flour
  • 1/4 cup millet flour
  • 1/2 cup chia seed flour
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons xantham or guar gum
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons yeast
  • 2 tablespoons agave nectar
  • 1 cup water, warm or as needed
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

How To Make chia millet bread

  • Step 1
    Proof yeast using 1/2 c warm water plus 1 T Agave. Set aside.
  • Step 2
    Grease an 8x4 loaf pan.
  • Step 3
    Combine flours, cornstarch, potato starch, xantham and salt. Set aside.
  • Step 4
    In a small bowl mix eggs, oil vinegar and remaining agave. Add remaining water to dry ingredients. Add wet ingredients and yeast mixture to dry ingredients.
  • Step 5
    Use either stand mixer or hand mixer on low to combine then raise to medium for 4 minutes.
  • Step 6
    Turn dough into prepared pan. Cover with plastic wrap. Let rise till either doubled in bulk or within 1/4 inch from top of pan. Should be between 15-30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375 when bread has risen to 3/4 inch from top of pan.
  • Step 7
    Bake 50-60 minutes covering with foil after 20 minutes. I get best results at 60 minutes with my oven.
  • Step 8
    Remove from oven and allow to cool 20 minutes before cutting.

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