Learn How To Make Lactose-free And Gluten-free Crispbread
Do you reduce your consumption of bread or carbohydrates because you think it makes you gain weight or feel bloated? We want to suggest a light, nutritious and healthy alternative: gluten-free crispbread with seeds. These crispbreads are made with gluten-free flour and are free of butter or other dairy products.
Try this delicious recipe that allows you to replace bread and pastries with a much healthier food: gluten-free crispbread!
Is it bad for you to eat bread?
Bread is a food that is rich in carbohydrates, which gives you energy and makes you feel full. However, it has some drawbacks:
- Bread made with white flour is far too refined products that can change the pH level in your blood and increase the chances that you will suffer from constipation and other intestinal disorders.
- Yeast can also cause swelling and indigestion.
- Bread is rich in gluten, which is wheat protein. More and more people are not able to tolerate this nutrient properly.
- It further contributes to obesity and the buildup of fat around the abdominal area.
- It changes blood sugar levels.
Alternatives to bread
If you want to reduce or eliminate white bread from your diet, you can choose slightly healthier foods:
- Wholemeal bread : rye, oats, barley, rice, spelled, corn, etc.
- Rice or cornbread
- Gluten-free crispbread
- Mexican tortillas or Indian bread
Homemade and natural gluten-free crispbread with seeds can give you some great health benefits. The:
- Is very nutritious.
- Helps you feel full and curb the urge to snack between meals.
- Regulates digestion, especially if you suffer from constipation.
- Provide a good amount of fiber and essential fatty acids.
- Will not make you feel bloated after you eat them.
- Does not contain gluten, so they are easier to digest and suitable for people with gluten intolerance.
In addition, gluten-free crispbread is the perfect accompaniment to any breakfast, snack or appetizer.
Unlike commercial alternatives , they contain no additives, artificial flavors, harmful fats or too much sodium.
How do you make gluten-free crispbread at home?
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 100 g extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (7 g)
- Spices to taste: oregano, pepper, turmeric, basil, thyme, garlic powder etc.
- 2.5 dl water
- 120 g rice flour
- 130 g cornflour
- 130 g chickpea flour
- 120 g different seeds (chia, sesame, flax, sunflower, pumpkin, poppy, etc.)
You do not need to use any kind of yeast to make these crispbreads, because your goal is to make something thin and crispy.
This is what you do
The best part of this recipe is that you do not have to knead anything. Just add everything to your food processor, as the dough will be very moist.
- First, put the eggs in the food processor and beat them well.
- Then add oil, salt, spices and water.
- In a separate bowl, mix the three types of flour together and add them to the food processor.
- You can add some of the seeds to the dough, or save them for having them on the surface of the crispbreads. This will make them tasty and give them a nice texture.
- Cover this mixture with a transparent plastic film and store it in the refrigerator for about an hour while it rests and settles.
- Spray some oil on a large, flat baking tray so that the dough does not stick, and spread it out in a thin layer.
- Sprinkle over the seeds until evenly distributed.
- Preheat the oven to 190 ° C and bake for 20 to 30 minutes.
- When you remove it from the oven, let it cool, then divide the dough into smaller pieces. It can pay to divide the crispbreads with a pizza wheel before it gets cold if you want equal pieces.
- If the seeds do not stick to the surface, brush some eggs over them before frying.
Ideas with crispbread
Here are some healthy toppings for these crispbreads:
- Tomato, avocado and fresh cheese
- Vegetables
- Butter and jam
You can also make a sweetened version of this recipe. In that case, replace the salt with a little sugar and add spices such as cinnamon or ginger.
Ideally, you can combine the sweet version with sweet toppings or cheeses.