Anyone tried corn bran ....

cyberus · 03-29-2009, 12:26 AM

... as a baking/binder alternative?

I was thinking about trying to mix that with some oat fiber to lower the carb level of masa flour to make some tortillas. Maybe some VWG if some more structure is needed.
Any thoughts?

gharkness · 03-29-2009, 04:09 AM

Dunno the answer to your question, but there's a Healthy Wrap/Tortilla recipe at the Pitter-Patter of Losing Pounds blog, and OH! Our Lauren has a recipe on her blog - did you see it? Hers uses oat flour in a very small amount, and for which I am likely to substitute something (dunno what yet, but maybe oat bran?) when I try them today.

I am leaving out links so as not to get hand-swatted, but I think I left you enough clues to Google the information you are looking for, if you haven't already

Also, in looking at Lauren's blog, there is a link there to an Aussie forum which has another recipe that looks interesting (but the final product looks a little thicker than a normal tortilla).

Just reading the comments on Lauren's blog for these wraps brings forth a lot of interesting possibilities (pizza crust, anyone?). Today's going to be a great cooking day

gharkness · 03-29-2009, 09:58 AM

Following up with previous post: I made Lauren's recipe - I was expecting the tortillas to be fairly bland and flavorless - you know, like regular tortillas - boy was I surprised. For the spices, I added a bit of Mrs. Dash, but I honestly think it was the vinegar that made the difference. Very fragrant and delicious-smelling while they were cooking - even before I put them in the oven, they smelled good.

The only thing I changed was that I needed quite a bit more flaxmeal to get the tortillas dry enough to roll out, even between sheets of plastic wrap, and I did use oat bran instead of oat flour because I had it, and didn't want to whiz up any oat flour. But the 8 minutes of cooking was just about right. I just now tasted these and they are very good by themselves - perhaps could have used a bit more salt, but I believe that when I put cheese/whatever on them, they will be just perfect to use for quesadillas, and although I am not as pizza-obsessed as some, I do think they'll be excellent for personal pizzas.

Lauren, this was definitely a winner recipe, but next time I think I'll make a WAY bigger batch.

Barbara690 · 03-29-2009, 10:22 AM

I'm off to google!!!!!!Sounds wonderful

Thanks Georgene!

cyberus · 03-29-2009, 08:32 PM

Well ... oat bran and oat flour are both out for me ... they spike my blood sugar.

03-29-2009, 12:26 AM	#1
cyberus Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Holland, Michigan USA Posts: 526 Gallery: cyberus WOE: Low carb (Type 2 Diabetic)	Anyone tried corn bran .... ... as a baking/binder alternative? I was thinking about trying to mix that with some oat fiber to lower the carb level of masa flour to make some tortillas. Maybe some VWG if some more structure is needed. Any thoughts?

03-29-2009, 04:09 AM	#2
gharkness Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 1,676 Gallery: gharkness WOE: RNY Gastric Bypass 02-02-2007	Dunno the answer to your question, but there's a Healthy Wrap/Tortilla recipe at the Pitter-Patter of Losing Pounds blog, and OH! Our Lauren has a recipe on her blog - did you see it? Hers uses oat flour in a very small amount, and for which I am likely to substitute something (dunno what yet, but maybe oat bran?) when I try them today. I am leaving out links so as not to get hand-swatted, but I think I left you enough clues to Google the information you are looking for, if you haven't already Also, in looking at Lauren's blog, there is a link there to an Aussie forum which has another recipe that looks interesting (but the final product looks a little thicker than a normal tortilla). Just reading the comments on Lauren's blog for these wraps brings forth a lot of interesting possibilities (pizza crust, anyone?). Today's going to be a great cooking day Last edited by gharkness; 03-29-2009 at 04:10 AM..

03-29-2009, 09:58 AM	#3
gharkness Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 1,676 Gallery: gharkness WOE: RNY Gastric Bypass 02-02-2007	Following up with previous post: I made Lauren's recipe - I was expecting the tortillas to be fairly bland and flavorless - you know, like regular tortillas - boy was I surprised. For the spices, I added a bit of Mrs. Dash, but I honestly think it was the vinegar that made the difference. Very fragrant and delicious-smelling while they were cooking - even before I put them in the oven, they smelled good. The only thing I changed was that I needed quite a bit more flaxmeal to get the tortillas dry enough to roll out, even between sheets of plastic wrap, and I did use oat bran instead of oat flour because I had it, and didn't want to whiz up any oat flour. But the 8 minutes of cooking was just about right. I just now tasted these and they are very good by themselves - perhaps could have used a bit more salt, but I believe that when I put cheese/whatever on them, they will be just perfect to use for quesadillas, and although I am not as pizza-obsessed as some, I do think they'll be excellent for personal pizzas. Lauren, this was definitely a winner recipe, but next time I think I'll make a WAY bigger batch. Last edited by gharkness; 03-29-2009 at 10:00 AM..

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

03-29-2009, 10:22 AM	#4
Barbara690 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: southern Colorado Posts: 956 Gallery: Barbara690 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Oct,2003 this time around	I'm off to google!!!!!!Sounds wonderful Thanks Georgene!

03-29-2009, 08:32 PM	#5
cyberus Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Holland, Michigan USA Posts: 526 Gallery: cyberus WOE: Low carb (Type 2 Diabetic)	Well ... oat bran and oat flour are both out for me ... they spike my blood sugar.