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High fiber loaf?

GregS's picture
GregS

High fiber loaf?

Fiber slows the absorption of sugars which helps diabetics cope with "spikes" of sugar. I'm looking for a high-fiber loaf that has good flavor and reasonable "lightness". I could add something like wheat bran and a recipe with a high percentage of wheat flour seems logical. Could any of you fine folks suggest recipes or other strategies to maximize the fiber in a SD loaf without making it too dense?

Many thanks,

GregS

dabrownman's picture
dabrownman

whole grain, sprouted SD breads are the best for diabetics like me.  Getting all the bran in the levain makes the bread less dense and generally more airy.  I have crafted this method for diabetics and just about ab=ny post on my blog follows these general rules.

GregS's picture
GregS

You are one of my "idols" on this blog. I hadn't connected your adventurous recipes with the high-fiber issue, but now I will! Thanks so much

GregS

 

Danni3ll3's picture
Danni3ll3

bread in Flour Water Salt Yeast that is high fiber and not a brick. I have made this and it is full of flavour and easy to make. Here is a web page that this particular recipe. 

http://www.karenskitchenstories.com/2013/07/75-whole-wheat-bread-another-saturday.html?m=1

Wannabe-Baker's picture
Wannabe-Baker

from Peter Reinhart's Whole Grain Breads book. A Great high fiber loaf that is very light.