Gluten is a protein found in wheat and other members of the wheat family. It’s actually made up of two proteins: glutenin and gliadin (this one is the troublemaker for those who are allergic to gluten, but more on that below). Glutenin and gliadin are a dream team for creating fluffy baked goods that hold their shape. Glutenin strands create a solid structure for holding air bubbles and gliadin is like a firm yet stretchy cement that...
Read MoreBasic Hemp Bread Taking the time to make your own bread is very empowering; the feelings from making it are profound. Fresh homemade bread is something everyone seems to love; it seems to stir happy memories in all. From when you smell the starter, to getting your hands in the flour, then the smell of it straight from the oven is one of the joys of life. 2 loaves at a time is very easy, a good work out. Keep enough out to use over...
Read MoreBasic Hemp Bread Taking the time to make your own bread is very empowering; the feelings from making it are profound. Fresh homemade bread is something everyone seems to love; it seems to stir happy memories in all. From when you smell the starter, to getting your hands in the flour, then the smell of it straight from the oven is one of the joys of life. This recipe gives quantities for hemp meal and flour if you don’t have...
Read MoreRaw Hemp Bread (makes 6-8 slices) Ingredients 3/4 + 1/3 cup organic hemp seeds 3/4 cup organic flax seed, ground in a coffee grinder or spice mill 1 tsp sea salt 1 tbsp Nutritional Yeast & your favorite mix of savory herbs n’ spice 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp organic hemp oil 1/4 chopped green onion 1 cup spinach First, mix the 3/4 hemp seeds and flax in a food processor with the sea salt and the Nutritional Yeast & your...
Read MoreThis itty bitty seed nut, which resembles a sesame seed, does pack some stellar nutrients. For breakfast this morning, we like it simple with our a hearty bowl of our steel cut oatmeal, topped with blueberries, cinnamon and hemp seeds and a steaming cup of roasted hemp fair trade black coffee. Delish! Try sprinkling 1 – 2, gosh why not 3 tbsp on your morning cereals or porridges and start the day off right! Hemp itself is a...
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