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Low Carb Baking

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Whilst the carb difference is minimal between ready grated and fresh blocks of cheese (and I do actually buy shredded for convenience for lasagne etc.), there’s a coating on some ready grated I don’t care for. It’s called natamycin and the reason anti-mould agents are needed for shredded cheese but not block cheese is that shredded cheese has a lot more total surface area for mould to colonize. I’ve noticed it goes mouldy much quicker.
I’ve had sandwiches in cafes made from ready grated and found it to have a plastic consistency.
 
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Kaylz said:
I was only saying as some people don't realise, sorry didn't mean to offend anyone
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I haven't seen anyone here offended Kaylz… I check the carb content of what I'm eating… like you & many other members here I need to do that.
 
Amigo said:
Whilst the carb difference is minimal between ready grated and fresh blocks of cheese (and I do actually buy shredded for convenience for lasagne etc.), there’s a coating on some ready grated I don’t care for. It’s called natamycin and the reason anti-mould agents are needed for shredded cheese but not block cheese is that shredded cheese has a lot more total surface area for mould to colonize. I’ve noticed it goes mouldy much quicker.
I’ve had sandwiches in cafes made from ready grated and found it to have a plastic consistency.
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I can live with that Amigo.
 
Kaylz said:
I was only saying as some people don't realise, sorry didn't mean to offend anyone
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Not offended at all I just cannot multi task i.e., grate cheese and bake 😉
 
Kaylz said:
I was only saying as some people don't realise, sorry didn't mean to offend anyone
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I had no idea that grated cheese was higher carb than a block, but I have never bought grated cheese. I like the freedom to grate cheese in various thicknesses.
 
Mark Parrott said:
I had no idea that grated cheese was higher carb than a block, but I have never bought grated cheese. I like the freedom to grate cheese in various thicknesses.
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Mark we had 'cheesegate yesterday...where were you?...I have no time to grate cheese for sauces...scones or cakes... most times I just can't be bothered...so it's grated or sliced cheese for us in those dishes...it could lead to social/culinary ostracization...I'll have to bear that stigma:(😉😛
 
Inspired by @Vince_UK 's cheese scones...I added cheese to the basic bran bread recipe I use for bread & burger buns...150gs of mature cheddar...they taste delicious...since I have added more bulk to the mix I've had to increase the liquid content...so I've posted the recipe incorporating those changes for any who want to try it...who'd have thought @Vince_UK The Baker😉

Cheese burger buns & scones adapting the basic bran bread recipe

Ingredients (make about 15 slices):
3 eggs
8 tbsp. oat bran
16 tbsp. wheat bran
10 tbsp. whey protein powder (natural, no added flavour)
5 tbsp. Greek style yogurt (I increased this to 6 tbsp.)
12g dry yeast
5 tbsp. warm water (I increased this to 10 tbsp.)
( for the cheese buns I added 150gs of grated mature cheddar cheese & a teaspoon of garlic puree)
tsp. salt

Preparation:
  • Line little baking form (19cm long and 8 cm wide) with baking paper.
  • In a large bowl mix all the ingredients.
  • Pour the mixture into the baking form and cover with tea towel. Leave in a warm place for about 40 minutes to rise.
  • Bake for 10 minutes at 200C and then for 15 minutes at 190C. ( I cooked these for 25 minutes at 180c)
  • Let it cool down a bit before slicing.
This gives a good texture, and tastes fantastic even if I do say so myself, the mixture made six large burger buns & six 'scone' size buns enough to last me the rest of the week.

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Bubbsie said:
Inspired by @Vince_UK 's cheese scones...I added cheese to the basic bran bread recipe I use for bread & burger buns...150gs of mature cheddar...they taste delicious...since I have added more bulk to the mix I've had to increase the liquid content...so I've posted the recipe incorporating those changes for any who want to try it...who'd have thought @Vince_UK The Baker😉

Cheese burger buns & scones adapting the basic bran bread recipe

Ingredients (make about 15 slices):
3 eggs
8 tbsp. oat bran
16 tbsp. wheat bran
10 tbsp. whey protein powder (natural, no added flavour)
5 tbsp. Greek style yogurt (I increased this to 6 tbsp.)
12g dry yeast
5 tbsp. warm water (I increased this to 10 tbsp.)
( for the cheese buns I added 150gs of grated mature cheddar cheese & a teaspoon of garlic puree)
tsp. salt

Preparation:
  • Line little baking form (19cm long and 8 cm wide) with baking paper.
  • In a large bowl mix all the ingredients.
  • Pour the mixture into the baking form and cover with tea towel. Leave in a warm place for about 40 minutes to rise.
  • Bake for 10 minutes at 200C and then for 15 minutes at 190C. ( I cooked these for 25 minutes at 180c)
  • Let it cool down a bit before slicing.
This gives a good texture, and tastes fantastic even if I do say so myself, the mixture made six large burger buns & six 'scone' size buns enough to last me the rest of the week.

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Impressive! I am now on my way round, happy to share?
 
New-journey said:
Impressive! I am now on my way round, happy to share?
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Yep happy to share NJ...as long as it's before Thursday...that's as long as they'll last here...the good news is I am planning to make some more now I know they taste good & the recipe works.
 
Bubbsie said:
Yep happy to share NJ...as long as it's before Thursday...that's as long as they'll last here...the good news is I am planning to make some more now I know they taste good & the recipe works.
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Food parcel to the NPOP?:(
 
Today's efforts, flaxseed bread and cheese scones. The bread is a little dry this time..
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Vince_UK said:
Today's efforts, flaxseed bread and cheese scones. The bread is a little dry this time..
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You probably need to make the mixture wetter Vince...it's a judgement call really...it looks good I might give it a try.
 
Vince_UK said:
Today's efforts, flaxseed bread and cheese scones. The bread is a little dry this time..
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Actually I could et a couple of those chees scones...with some good butter...I have the making...going out to the kitchen now to knock some up.🙂🙂
 
A Needy Poor Old Pensioner Baker
 
I am on my way to the hospital taken my “guests” into Newcastle. They are eating Cornish pasties from Milligans with relish. Vince is eating a protein salad at Starbucks. 6.9 carbs. They are off to Primark lol
 
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