chia millet bread

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Doris Kinney
Merrimack, NH

Since I am gluten intolerant I am on the lookout on how I can add extra healthy benefits to my breads. Chia is an ancient seed that is making a comeback. And is highly versatile. You can use any number of ways. I have chosen to use the flour version.

(1 rating)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 45 Min
cook time 1 Hr

Ingredients For chia millet bread

  • 1/2 c
    brown rice flour
  • 1/2 c
    white rice flour
  • 2 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • 1/4 c
    potato starch
  • 1/4 c
    tapioca flour
  • 1/4 c
    millet flour
  • 1/2 c
    chia seed flour
  • 1 3/4 tsp
    xantham or guar gum
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 2 1/4 tsp
    yeast
  • 2 Tbsp
    agave nectar
  • 1 c
    water, warm or as needed
  • 3 lg
    eggs
  • 3 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 tsp
    apple cider vinegar

How To Make chia millet bread

  • 1
    Proof yeast using 1/2 c warm water plus 1 T Agave. Set aside.
  • 2
    Grease an 8x4 loaf pan.
  • 3
    Combine flours, cornstarch, potato starch, xantham and salt. Set aside.
  • 4
    In a small bowl mix eggs, oil vinegar and remaining agave. Add remaining water to dry ingredients. Add wet ingredients and yeast mixture to dry ingredients.
  • 5
    Use either stand mixer or hand mixer on low to combine then raise to medium for 4 minutes.
  • 6
    Turn dough into prepared pan. Cover with plastic wrap. Let rise till either doubled in bulk or within 1/4 inch from top of pan. Should be between 15-30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375 when bread has risen to 3/4 inch from top of pan.
  • 7
    Bake 50-60 minutes covering with foil after 20 minutes. I get best results at 60 minutes with my oven.
  • 8
    Remove from oven and allow to cool 20 minutes before cutting.

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