Granular lecithin

Submitted by Hoyden on April 23, 2009 - 5:54pm

This might seem fairly obvious to everyone else, but I was kind of surprised by it, so I'll share it for all the people that are as challenged as I am.

I was trying to find an alternate source for granular lecithin because I didn't want to pay shipping costs from King Arthur Flour . . .

Anyway, people use it as a nutritional supplement so you can buy it from vitamin and health food stores. I got some at Whole Foods today. It was cheaper than KA and it comes in a canister which is nicer is my pantry than the bag was.

I'm so pleased.

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Submitted by siuflower on April 24, 2009 - 11:42am.

which aisle? siuflower

which aisle?

siuflower

Submitted by Hoyden on May 8, 2009 - 8:41am.

I found it at Whole Foods in

I found it at Whole Foods in the aisle with the powdered nutritional supplements, things like whey protein etc. The brand I got was NOW foods. I think Amazon carries it too.

Submitted by norabrown on April 25, 2009 - 5:33am.

You can use an egg or two

You can use an egg or two also.

Submitted by Katherine P on May 23, 2009 - 1:27pm.

so...

Is it overkill to use lethicin AND an egg? The recipe I have for basid dough call for 2 T of lethicin and lists an egg as optional. I have just used both. (but have not known why) I use freshly ground flour if that makes a difference in the answer.

KJP

Submitted by novicebaker on May 8, 2009 - 12:23am.

What is Granular lecithin

What is Granular lecithin used for? I am sorry if its a dumb question:(

Submitted by Hoyden on May 8, 2009 - 8:45am.

NOT a dumb question

It is used to increase the shelf life of baked goods. If you eat your bread quickly, you probably don't need it. I tend to bake a lot and freeze my bread, so I think it helps the flavor a bit. As norabrown pointed out, you can put an egg yolk in your dough because they contain lecithin. In my house eggs aren't reliably available, so I like the can of lecithin in the pantry.

Lecithin is an emulsifier (helps oils and water to mix) and you can make a decent home-made non-stick cooking spray from liquid lecithin.

It's also supposed to be good for your brain and nerves.

Submitted by novicebaker on May 8, 2009 - 10:10am.