This is so so strange. I literally pulled this recipe up the other day as we've been recently on a no-wheat regime (Mark has lost 5kg!) - the psyllium husk and chia seeds arrived in the post just after I saw this in my Inbox. I used to make this regularly (I called it "hippy seedy bread") and am looking back to reintroducing it to my repertoire!
apparently not, Bethia. It's apparently what holds the loaf together according to this post from nutritionist Sarah Britton of My New Roots https://www.mynewroots.org/2013/02/the-life-changing-loaf-of-bread/ on whose recipe, I've discovered Chris's must have been based. (Have now edited it accordingly).
So delicious! I usually substitute the oats as they don’t like me, but it also works with buckwheat flakes and chestnut flour (nice biscuity vibe to the latter).
You have answered my prayer. I love bread but I can't stomach gluten-free bread. It's awful so I'm excited to try this recipe. Need to order psyllium seed as I think it may be an essential ingredient! Thank you x
As I point out I've discovered the original turns out to have come from a nutritionist called Sarah Britton though Chris tweaked the ingredients and I tweaked the method! I love the idea of recipes doing the rounds like this!
This is so so strange. I literally pulled this recipe up the other day as we've been recently on a no-wheat regime (Mark has lost 5kg!) - the psyllium husk and chia seeds arrived in the post just after I saw this in my Inbox. I used to make this regularly (I called it "hippy seedy bread") and am looking back to reintroducing it to my repertoire!
Hippy seedy bread is a GOOD name and an apt description!
This sounds delicious (I had to go gf a couple of years ago) - I’ll definitely give it a try! Thank you.
Do! It really is.
You can always trust the fibre-rich health advice of Vancouver residents!
(And because the internet is what it is, in case this reads as snarky, I should emphasize I mean it sincerely🙏)
No, it doesn't. And makes me want to go to Vancouver!!
It’s a fantastic city. Definitely worth a visit.
I wonder if there’s anything else you could substitute for the psyllium seed husks ?
apparently not, Bethia. It's apparently what holds the loaf together according to this post from nutritionist Sarah Britton of My New Roots https://www.mynewroots.org/2013/02/the-life-changing-loaf-of-bread/ on whose recipe, I've discovered Chris's must have been based. (Have now edited it accordingly).
Sounds familiar! I love this one… https://www.mynewroots.org/2013/02/the-life-changing-loaf-of-bread/
Thanks for pointing that out, Carolyn. Have edited accordingly but isn't it good?!
So delicious! I usually substitute the oats as they don’t like me, but it also works with buckwheat flakes and chestnut flour (nice biscuity vibe to the latter).
You have answered my prayer. I love bread but I can't stomach gluten-free bread. It's awful so I'm excited to try this recipe. Need to order psyllium seed as I think it may be an essential ingredient! Thank you x
Is it correct that there’s no raising agent and no fermentation to create air bubbles in the dough?
Yes, that's right. Amazingly!
So generous and kind of Dr Chris Watts and you to share this recipe, Fiona, thank you both! Bread is the best thing ever.
As I point out I've discovered the original turns out to have come from a nutritionist called Sarah Britton though Chris tweaked the ingredients and I tweaked the method! I love the idea of recipes doing the rounds like this!
Then my heartfelt thanks go to Sarah Britton as well! Plenty of other great ideas come from an original brilliant one.