Flax Seed question

[gpod97]

I used to make my own bread. I have a Zojirushi bread machine as well as a whisper mill that grinds the grain. I "used" to buy my grain by the 5 gallon buckets with hydrogen seal lids that keep the bugs out and the grain fresh until I get ready to mill it. I always used a little flax seed in my breads as well for the extra fiber. I still have have an almost full 5 gallon container of flax seed. What would be the difference in my grinding it into a flour consistency and using it in my FTS receipes verses buying flax seed meal in a tiny little bag from the grocery and paying a premium for it?  Isn't it the exact same thing? If so, those of you who like to use flax seed a lot for pancakes and etc....you might be better off to buy it like I do. Check and compare at www.breadbeckers.com  You will also need to make a one time purchase of about $10 (?) for a hydrogen seal lid. I do miss making my own homemade delicious bread  More importantly now I've got to lose about 50lbs! 

[shawn116]

Hi gpod97 thanks for the info.  you are surely right.... there isn't any difference.  I often grind my own flax and almond meals.  I wonder though if you are buying it in such a large amount will it turn rancid? I try and keep mine in the fridge or freezer because I have been afraid of that.     I love to buy things in bulk though 

[Maddysmom]

I keep my flours in the fridge too.  With just me being the only one in the family eating this way, iit takes me a while to use up one of the little 1 lb bags. 

[ShihTzuMom1]

I do miss making my own homemade delicious bread 

Gpod97 have you tried making any of the breads in the FTS Bakery Book?  I mix everything up in my bread machine on the dough cycle and then put it in a bread pan and bake it in the oven.  Give it a try if you haven't already.

[umpa]

gpod the 50 pounds probably came from the bread. Yes you can mill your own flours.

[mouseissue]

Hi gpod97!

Flax seed is flax seed... So grind away!

[lowcarbrocks]

How do you get the FTS Bakery Book? I have seen it mentioned before

[gpod97]

Toosweet, the flaxseed and grains don't go rancid because of the hydrogen seal. It locks in freshness and keeps out the bugs. I think it keeps something like 6 years? You can go to www.breadbeckers.com to get the contact info. Call them and ask them about the seals if you are interested.

[gpod97]

poopzumom1, Umpa told me I can get the bakery book after 50 posts.  I won't have time until next month to do any baking.  I'm in the process of finishing up my associates degree at our local college. Can't wait to have my life back again!!! 

[umpa]

Lowcarbrocks you can buy The Fat to Skinny Bakery at www.fattoskinny.com as well as the other books.We are working on 2 more cookbooks right now.There are also videos on youtube.