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Welcome to Paula's Bread
Dear Fellow Breadlovers,
Hurray
for the May and the beautiful budding of all God's creation! May
includes the Mother's Day Specials which ends May 9th! The Bosch
Universal Mixer and Nutri Grain Grinder are the perfect tools for your
kitchen and the price is right! If you have been waiting for a great
sale, here it is! This
issue includes a look at Quinoa a protein packed, gluten-free grain.
Also, read about the 3 myths concerning agave sweetener!
You might be interested in becoming a follower of my blog as I post multiple recipes. Click here
Let me
know how I can help you enhance your cooking and kitchen!
God bless you, paula :)
www.paulasbread.com
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Will
the real agave please stand up!
There have been several articles circulating
about Agave
Nectar lately
that put it in a negative light. Unfortunately, they are based on
incorrect information that has been floating around the internet for
several years. This information is not new and it is no more accurate
today than it was a year ago.
So let's delve into the myths....
Myth #1 Agave
nectar is not made
from the sap of the plant but from the starch of the root bulb.
The Facts: The
main constituent of the agave root is starch or
the "pina". The process is nothing
like the process used to
derive High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) from corn starch as agave nectar
is derived from the fructans of the agave
plant. There are two
processes utilized, one is simply heating the nectar to break the
fructans down into sugars (fructose and glucose) and the other is to
introduce organic certified enzymes to break the fructans down into
sugars (fructose and glucose).
Xagave uses the organic enzymes process
due to the fact that it eliminates the need to heat the nectar and
permits us to retain a "raw" status. Xagave is a USDA
certified organic product and is certified to contain no genetically
modified organisms (GMOs).
Myth #2 Agave contains the same fructose content
as High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS).
The Facts: Agave is composed
more of fructose than glucose but is lower
in total sugars than the other natural options and is lower in fructose
than HFCS and regular table sugar. For a comparison of your sweetener
options, comparing total sugars (fructose and glucose), calories, and
glycemic index, please review the chart below and decide for yourself.
You will note that Xagave's total sugars are lower than
table sugar, honey or date paste. It also provides calorie savings and
is significantly lower on the glycemic index. Sweetener Comparison Chart
Item | Fructose | Glucose | Total Sugar*** | Calories per 100 grams | Glycemic Index |
Table Sugar*
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50%
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50%
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97%
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500
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58-65
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Honey
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38 to 42%
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35 to 40%
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80 to 84%
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304
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46-83
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Date Paste**
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32%
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34%
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70 to 80%
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270
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103
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HFCS
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55 to 90%
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45 to 10%
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100%
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370
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62
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Xagave
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47%
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17%
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64%
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308
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Blue agave has a higher fructose and the fructose content will depend on how long it has been processed. The above fructose content is based on Xagave which is a WHITE agave based product. Myth #3 Agave is not low glycemic
and therefore
just as bad for diabetics as regular processed sugars.
The Facts: Xagave is a low Glycemic Index Food. Xagave
is between 30 and 35 which places it in the "low" category. The
glycemic test on Xagave was conducted by an independent laboratory.
- High
fructose Corn Syrup: 62
- Table Sugar (Sucrose):
58-65
- Honey: 46 to 83
- Xagave: 30 to 35
Xagave brand
agave nectar
is a great alternative that can
help you reduce your total
sugar intake by as much as 50%. It tastes delicious and can be used to
cook, can and bake and can be utilized to also reduce the fats in your
diet while improving the taste and texture of you foods. It is a low
glycemic food that does not spike your blood sugar levels and it
contains fiber, which studies have shown improve digestive health.
Look at the facts and we are sure that you will come to the same
conclusion that we have. Enjoy in moderation!
*For Xagave Independent Lab Results Click Here
Glycemic Values
obtained from "International table of glycemic index (GI) and glycemic load (GL) values"
Click here to purchase your organic Xagave Sweetener today!
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New Grains In Our Diet!
This continuing series features a
gluten free grain: Quinoa! This is not only becoming popular due to its
gluten free label but many are using it to replace rice and add new zest
to their food dishes. So let's delve into the benefits and ways to use
this 'new' grain on the block!
Nutritionally, quinoa is an
excellent grain. It is loaded with
protein and the amino acid lysine. It contains about 17% protein, which
is more than any other grain. Quinoa is also
very high in iron, and it is an important source of calcium, zinc,
potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, and copper.
To prepare quinoa for cooking: Rinse the quinoa in a strainer until the saponins*
are removed. Add one part of the grain to two parts
liquid in a saucepan. After the mixture is brought to a boil, reduce
the heat to simmer and cover. Cook for 15-18 minutes.
One cup of quinoa cooked in this
method
usually takes 15 minutes to prepare. When cooking is complete, you will
notice that the grains have become translucent, and the white germ has
partially detached itself, appearing like a white-spiraled tail.
You
can enhance the flavor of the quinoa by using chicken broth or beef
broth instead of water. This makes a great side dish for your meal. You
would serve this much as you would serve rice as a side dish!
Quinoa
can be
served cold or warm and even frozen and reheated for later use!
Based
on 1/4 cup of dry Quinoa Grain:
- Total Fat = 2.5 g
- Saturated Fat = 0.25 g
- Cholesterol = 0 mg
- Sodium = 9 mg
- Carbohydrate = 29.25 g
- Dietary Fiber = 2.5 g
- Protein = 5.5 g
- Gluten Free
This grain will mill very quickly in
your Nutri Mill Grain Grinder! The quinoa flour can be used with your
wheat flour and as a base for gluten-free baking. For gluten-free, it
would be combined with sorghum flour, tapioca and potato starch to
create a gluten-free baking mix. See recipe below for baking mix!
Using
your Nutri Mill Grain grinder will help you to frugally enhance your
family's diet with this wonderful little grain! My grain grinder has
helped to make all my baked goods taste so much better with the fresh
flour. I would encourage you to begin today milling your own fresh
flour! You will be amazed at how much better your baked goods will taste
with all the great nutrition these grains add to your food.
*What are saponins?
Quinoa in its natural state has a coating of bitter-tasting saponins,
making it unpalatable.
The first step in preparing quinoa is to remove the saponins a process that requires soaking the
grain in water for a few hours, then changing the water and resoaking,
or rinsing it in ample running water either in a fine strainer or in cheesecloth.
Removal of the saponin helps with digestion; the soapy nature of the
compound makes it act as a laxative. Most boxed quinoa has been
pre-rinsed for convenience. wikipedia.org/wiki/Quinoa
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Quinoa Recipes :
Gluten-Free Baking Mix:
3 parts quinoa flour 3
parts sorghum flour 2 parts potato starch 1 part tapioca starch
Sesame Quinoa Crackers by Sensible Cooking Cookbook; click here
1 cup quinoa flour 3 tsp sesame seeds 1/2 tp salt 1/2 cup water 1 cup spelt flour 1 tsp baking powder 4 Tb sesame or garlic oil
For top of crackers: 2 tsp soy sauce 2 tsp. sesame or garlic oil
Place ingredients in Bosch bowl. Using Bosch cookie paddles, whisk until well mixed. Let rest for 10 minutes. Roll out cracker dough to 1/16" thickness on a large, oiled cookie sheet (or use parchment paper). Cut into 1 1/2" strips. Cut strips on the diagonal to create diamond-shaped crackers. Cookie cutters can also be used to cut shapes!
Combine soy sauce and sesame or garlic oil. Brush on top of crackers. Bake 400 degrees for 5-7 minutes. Cool on rack. Click here for pics of the crackers! :)
Quinoa Currant Scones by Sensible Cooking Cookbook Click here 1 cup quinoa flour 1 cup spelt flour 1/3 cup maple syrup 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup soft butter 1/2 cup buttermilk, plus some for brushing 2 tsp orange zest for tops of scones 1/2 cup yellow raisins
In Bosch mixer with cookie paddles, mix above ingredients until moistened. Place dough on lightly floured board and roll to 3/4 " thick. Using a 2" round cookie cutter, cut out circles of dough. Place on parchment paper. Brush tops with buttermilk. Bake 425 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.Click here for pics and notes from paula about the scones!
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Customer Corner
Homemade - Nutritious - Tasty
This describes the foods you can
prepare using the products and
equipment from Paula's Bread. We really like ordering wheat for grinding
and SAF yeast for baking bread as well as oatmeal, coconut, almonds and
raisins for making granola. It is SO nice to have bulk foods on hand
when we live out in the "country" like we do! The cookie hooks for the
Universal Bosch have been a great addition to the use of our machine. We
have a wish list for stainless steel pans and bakeware and look forward
to adding to our kitchen equipment. Thanks, Paula, for your integrity
and kindness. Cindy
A.
Big
Cabin, OK
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Tips for the Harried Woman
Some people see spring as the time to do the
deep cleaning of the house but I turn outside. Not really a green thumb
here but love flowers. Kind of sad since I really don't have a green
thumb. I have found that petunias will survive me and our harsh
Oklahoma wind and sun around our home.
My love for flowers has almost killed me as I
finished one flower bed to find that I have more aching muscles than I
know I owned! Humm...maybe I will start liking the fake flowers and
just stick them in the pot. lol Don't think I could and will plant
every spring till my bones won't let me.
So how does this fit in the harried woman
section? Flowers are so therapeutic. When I didn't have flower beds, I
bought a few large pots to sit on my porch and planted my flowers. The
beauty of them growing, releasing their sweet scents simply brought
calmness. My favorite thing to do, is to sit on my front porch with
flowers around me and relish the moments of quietness. In the early
baby years this would be early and usually with a toddler in my lap but
still soothing.
Plant a
flower pot today and enjoy God's fabulous work of art that declares His
glory.
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Encouraging Thoughts:
"A man (was) on
an African safari deep in the jungle. The guide before him had a
machete and was whacking away the tall weeds and thick underbrush. The
traveler, wearied and hot, asked in frustration, "Where are we? Do you
know where you are taking me? Where is the path?!" The seasoned
guide....replied, "I am the path."
We ask (God) the same
questions, don't we?....And He, like the guide, doesn't tell us....If He
did, would we understand?...No, like the traveler, we are unacquainted
with this jungle. So rather than give us an answer, Jesus gives us a far
greater gift. He gives us Himself.
Traveling Light
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