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Article: Whole grain baking.(includes recipes)
- Article from:
- Vegetarian Journal
- Article date:
- January 1, 2002
- Author:
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Few sensory experiences offer more pleasure than the wonderful flavors and aromas of homemade baked goods. Or better yet, hearty, nutty-flavored whole grain baked goods. Whole wheat flour is just one of several players in this healthful field that includes barley, oat, rye, and spelt flour, among others. Even if you don't have the time to make your own yeasted bread, quick baked goods can be equally rewarding.
The nutritional difference between refined and whole grain flours is significant. Grains that are refined before milling lose their germ and bran, and with them the loss of 50% or more of the B vitamins and minerals as well as much of the vitamin E content. ...