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eBread Newsletter
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Greetings!
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If you are interested in one of the events below, please click on the link to register - classes do fill up quickly! More classes and events will be scheduled, you can also find them on our web site.
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New Store Hours
We are now open on Saturdays, 9AM - 5PM!!!
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Events
All classes are held at our store at 305 Bell Park Dr, Woodstock, GA unless noted otherwise. Classes are for grown-ups only, no child care provided.
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Bread Making 201
Saturday, May 15, 2010
10:00am - 2:00pm
Taught by Ashley McCord
Cost: $5
Click here to register
This class is for anyone who is ready to move past the basics of bread making. Do you still find yourself using processed white flour products for pizza night or birthday parties? If you answered yes, then this class is for you!
We will specifically cover:
* Pizza Dough - making it and rolling it out
* Birthday Cake - cake and icing
* Cookies
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Bread Making 101
Tuesday May 18, 2010
10:00am - 1:00pm
Taught by Ashley McCord
Cost: $5
Click here to register
This class is for anyone who wants to get started grinding their own wheat and making their own bread products. This class is shorter than our regular "Getting Started" class - we will concentrate specifically on making bread!
We will cover the two electric mills:
* The Wondermill
* The Nutrimill
We'll also discuss all electric bread making options using:
* The Zojirushi Bread Machine
* The Electrolux Kitchen Assistent
* The Bosch Mixer
In addition to making basic breads, we'll show you how to:
Make muffins, pancakes, and coffeecake
Choose the right size pan for your bread
Shape, rise, and bake your bread.
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"Just the FLAX"
by Sue Becker
In the matter of just a few days, I read two different studies stating the health benefits of flax and its ability to reduce tumor size in both the breast and prostate. I am compelled to remind us all, once again, of the amazing benefits of this very tiny seed.
Tiny it may be, but the flax seed is power packed with many vital nutrients and energy boosters. Technically, it falls outside the definition of a grain, but contains vitamins and minerals that are similar to the profile of grains.
Flax seed is high in B vitamins, manganese, magnesium, but this is just the tip of the iceberg of nutritional flax seed benefits! This power packed seed has three supercharged additional nutrient groups in abundance and each one of them has varied benefits. Flax seeds contain high levels of lignans, omega-3 fatty acids and fiber.
Probably best known for its fatty acid content, flaxseed and flaxseed oil have high levels of alpha linolenic acid, an Omega-3 fatty acid similar to that found in salmon. The list of health benefits of omega 3 fatty acids is almost endless: it has anti-clotting benefits, is anti-inflammatory, helps alleviate and prevent arthritis, helps relieve asthma and allergies, promotes healing of the inner lining of the intestines giving relief from conditions such as IBS, crohn's or colitis, promotes healthy skin, heart and nervous system, relieves stress and increases vitality - to mention just a few. While flaxseed oil has a high concentration of omega 3 oil, it does lack other important nutritional components, such as lignans and fiber.
Lignans are plant derived compounds that form the building blocks for plant cell walls. Lignans are found in foods that are high in fiber such as seeds, grains, legumes and beans. Flaxseed has the highest lignan content of any plant food. When a food containing a plant lignan is eaten, the friendly flora in the bowel converts this to a 'mammalian Lignan' that has a therapeutic action in the body. (Another reason to supplement with a good probiotic like FermPlus) Studies report that lignans may benefit the heart and may possess anti-cancer properties. Studies performed on mice found reduced growth in specific types of tumors. Flax seed lignans may benefit individuals with certain types of breast, prostate cancers and colon cancer and may help increase bone density.
In addition to lignans, flaxseeds have a high fiber content, comprised of both soluble and insoluble fiber. Together with the lignans, the fiber in flaxseeds helps lessen the severity of diabetes by stabilizing blood-sugar levels. There is also evidence that flax seed has a laxative effect on the bowels, probably due to its dietary fiber content - at 28 grams in a little more that ½ cup!
JUST GIVE ME THE FLAX!!
Ground flaxseed is more digestible than the whole seeds and should be ground just before consumption, as the ground seed goes rancid very quickly. Flaxseed can be ground using a small blender (Tribest Personal Blender - my favorite) or a coffee grinder. Remember you can not grind flaxseed in the Nutrimill or Wonder Mill. If you use a coffee grinder you may want to designate one specifically for flax as the mild flavor of the flax may be overpowered by any residual coffee flavor in the grinder. Flaxseeds can easily be incorporated in to any food or snack.
1-2 Tablespoons of ground flaxseed is wonderful sprinkled over cereal, added to a smoothie, or sprinkled over fresh bananas or salads. 1 Tablespoon of ground flaxseed contains about 1.8 grams of plant omega-3s.
1 Tablespoon Flaxseed mixed with 3 Tablespoons of water can be used as a substitute for 1 egg in baking. For more information on flaxseed binders, see Grains of Truth by Donna Spann.
Listed as optional in our Basic Bread Recipe in the Bread Beckers Recipe Collection, ½ cup of ground flaxseed adds a soft texture to the bread in addition to protein, omega-3s and a host of other valuable nutrients. So next time you make a batch of bread don't forget the flax!
2-4 Tablespoons of ground flaxseed may also be added to any muffin, pancake or quick bread for added texture, nutty flavor and of course nutritional value.
If you have never tried the Flaxseed Oatmeal Cookies or the Chocolate Chip variation from the Recipe Collection, you have missed a treat - a healthy one at that!!!
In the 8th century, King Charlemagne believed so strongly in the health benefits of flaxseed that he passed laws requiring his subjects to consume it. I'm not ready to pass any laws, but one thing I will say is, "just give me the flax, ma'am!"
Flaxseed comes in two varieties, brown and yellow (or golden). There is no significant nutritional difference in the two varieties. We sell the yellow flax because it is milder in flavor than the brown.
We have yellow flax in a 2lb. baggie, 7lb. pail, and 40lb. bucket at our store, through our co-ops, and on-line!
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Products
Click here to see New Products added in the past 30 daysDon't forget Mother's Day!!APRONSCheck out our new aprons from Kay Dee Designs. There are so many cute ones to choose from you will have a hard time picking just one. That's what happened to me when I ordered them. From frills to divas to practical - there is one for everyone and all very reasonably priced. A wise woman once said, "Save your clothes, wear an apron"!
GLASS BOTTLESHot weather will soon be here and time to make sure you stay hydrated. With all the concerns about harmful chemicals in plastic, even the ones considered safe, we have found a great glass water bottle by Lifefactory. Following in the footsteps of their wildly popular, uber-hip glass baby bottles, physical therapist Pam Marcus and integrative designer Daren Joy have just released their latest innovation - an adult-size, 22-ounce version that's also made of glass yet practically unbreakable, eco-conscious and just plain fun to look at.
It took 2 years to create their line. Following the success of their baby bottle line they created an adult size reusable drinking bottle. The final product is a durable glass bottle with a wide mouth opening, a screw on cap with a handy carrying handle and a colorful silicone sleeve making it virtually unbreakable.
Glass bottles are enjoying a popularity boost as concerns have risen about the bisphenol-A (BPA) found in some plastic bottles, says Marcus. Glass bottles are also easy to clean especially after use with beverages other than water.
Breakability was the biggest hurdle, but after repeated tests the Lifefactory team came up with a version that easily withstands everyday rigors. They intentionally dropped one on a concrete floor several times (not recommended, of course), and it survived without a single crack.
We carry their:
4oz. baby bottles$12.49 each
9oz. baby bottles $14.49 each
teething rings$6.99 each Allin an assortment of great colors including pearl, spring green, orange, red, dark blue, and sky blue. You will love this product! Check them out on our web site. |
Recipes
Whipping Cream
Biscuits
- 2 1/2 cups soft white wheat flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 Tbs honey granules (aka sucanat with honey)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
Combine the dry
ingredients and then stir in heavy whipping cream. Knead slightly and Shape.
Cut with biscuit cutter & place on bake sheet.
Bake for 9 minutes at 500
degrees.
...A healthier version
inspired by Paula Dean's biscuits. These rise twice as high as they start off
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We've had a LOT of interest in gluten free baking. The following is (my favorite - Jim) from our Gluten Free Baking class taught by Denise Rogers.
Susannah's Fudge Pie
Preheat oven to 350˚. Combine dry ingredients in a medium
mixing bowl. Melt butter. Combine all ingredients with melted butter and pour
into a prepared crust. Bake 35-40 Minutes.
(Use one of the pie crusts below.
Where "GF" is indicated, use "Rita's Gluten Free Baking Mix" below)
Pie Crusts:
Easy Single Pie Crust
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup oil
- 1 Tablespoon Butter
- 1 slightly heaping Cup GF bread flour mix
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. xanthan gum
Bring water oil and butter to a boil. Using a heat resistant spatula or
wooden spoon, stir in flour. Take ball and press into Pie Plate.
OR
Perfect Food Processor Pie Crust
Mix in food processor, using only as much water as needed to make soft dough. Wrap in waxed paper. Place inside plastic bag and chill for 1-2 hours. Makes a double crust.
Rita's Gluten Free Baking Mix (from "Country Beans" by Rita Bingham)
- 3 cups brown rice flour
- 1 cup tapioca flour
- 2/3 cup Corn flour
- 1 T. xanthan gum
- 2 cup potato starch flour
- 1/2 cup Soy or garbanzo bean flour
- 1/2 cup Kidney bean flour (for a brown color
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Fund Raising Raffle
The winner of the raffle is Marilyn Horton! THANK YOU to everyone who participated. Brad and Sue are already on the way to Latvia, again!
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Testimonials, Blogs, Affiliates, Links
We have many customers that tell us (well, usually Sue and Brad at classes or homeschool fairs) about the positive changes in their health (and their families' health) when they start making their own fresh bread. We try to share your stories, but it's just not the same as reading/hearing directly from you! If you would like to share your story, and perhaps encourage someone else, please send your story to testimonial@breadbeckers.com and we will share it on our web site at info.breadbeckers.com/testimonials [We'll use just your initials (not your full name) and remove personal identifiable info, unless you direct us otherwise]Do you have a blog/site where you share your bread making experiences? We would love to share links with you. Just send a note to link@breadbeckers.com and we'll create a link to you from our Links page on our web site at info.breadbeckers.com/linksAre you a bread maker with a site or blog where you recommend sites and products? We have an affiliate program that allows you to earn money on anyone who clicks through from your site and makes a purchase from us. It is web based only, and does not apply to telephone orders, walk-ins or co-ops. If you are interested, send an e-mail to affiliateprogram@breadbeckers.com requesting details - be sure to include the URL of your site/blog so we can evaluate it's content.
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Co-ops
The co-op
schedule for 2010 can be found on our web site.
Co-ops
are a great way to get your grains and other supplies that are just too
expensive to ship any other way. Current co-op shipping rates range from 11.5
cents to 14.5 cents per pound (depending on distance from our warehouse) when we
deliver on our own truck, compared to UPS rates that can be around 50 cents a
pound! Visit our web site and find the co-op closest to
you, our coordinators will be happy to welcome you into a co-op!
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