Creating Healthy & Tasty Baked Products

In today’s world of baking the number one criteria in creating  successful products is taste, and probably the other is healthfulness.  Finding ingredients that are able to replace traditional components in recipes can be challenging since they provide functionality as well as taste. Over the past few years many “superfoods” have emerged  into the marketplace which have proclaimed many promising health benefits, and thus undoubtedly incorporating these ingredients into recipes can yield a very favourable product.

Flaxseed is a perfect example of an ingredient that possess multifunctional properties.  Firstly, flaxseed can be considered a superfood given its many healthful constituents such as omega-3 fatty acids, fibre and lignans. All of these components found in flaxseed can contribute to better health by affecting cholesterol and blood sugar levels.  More importantly, the addition of flaxseed into baked products can also serve as a substitute for many key ingredients such as egg and butter given its thickener and fat containing properties respectively. 

With many Canadians choosing more healthful lifestyles, substituting ingredients that possess multifunctional roles will help meet the demand for healthier food products while still maintaining the number one factor in ensuring successful products- taste.  Ultimately, flaxseeds are rich source of fibre, and omega-3 fatty acids, as well as free of gluten , and including this superfood into products will enhance its nutritional profile while still preserving taste, and  creating a functional food- a food that provides 

nutrition beyond what is essential.

 

Tips:

 

To replace 1 tbsp of fat or oil in a recipe, substitute 3 tbsp of milled flaxseed.

To replace an egg in a recipe, mix 1 tbsp of milled flaxseed plus 3 tbsp of water.

 

 

 

For a recipe on how to make a healthy delicious Golden Flax Bread click here

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Classes

The Kids are Going back to School, and so can YOU!

Indulge yourself in the ooo so sweeeet world of cake decorating & baking. Advance your skill set to a whole new level by taking some professional courses and even receive a certificate of completion! And learn new techniques by trying some of our workshops.

Whimsical Wedding Cake

  Learn how to construct a topsy-turvy style using a soft vanilla cake. More info

Other Cake Decorating Classes: Advanced Techniques & Floodwork, Lambeth, Wedding Cakes, Intro to Cake Decorating & Intermediate Cake Decorating.

Gluten Free Baking & Pasta

Cake Decorating for Tweens I

 Learn the basics of Cake Decorating such as how to use a piping bag, cover and decorating cakes and cupcakes. More info

Other Kids Classes: Kids Make a Gingerbread House, Kids Baking Cookies, Cake Decorating for Tweens II.

Gum Paste I

  Learn how to make life-like flowers from gum paste such as Calla Lily, Rose, Daisy and much more. More info.

From Us to YOU

Enjoy a complimentary demo and learn the basics of decorating cookies and cakes. Also learn how to stencil on various items such as cakes and cookies!

FREE with a non-perishable food item that will be donated to a local food bank.

Registration is required and seating is on a first come first serve basis. Click here to register. 

To check out our full listing of Fall/Winter classes click here

We are Hiring

Love cake decorating and want to teach others  to master this skill? 

McCall's School of Decoration is looking for a passionate and creative part-time cake decorating instructor.

Send your resume to: hr@mccalls.ca

In This Issue

• Healthy & Tasty Baked Product Tips
• New Products
• Canadian Baking & Sweet Show FREE tickets
• Early Booking Discount
• Upcoming Classes 
• Featured Book of the Month

August New Products

Milled Flax Seed

Item #: 17214

Perfect for creating tasty and healthy baked goods such as breads, and muffins. More info.

All Natural Soy Flour

Item #: 17206

Great substitute for wheat flour to create gluten free products. More info.

Pearl Dragees

Item #: 17205

Perfect for decorating cupcakes, and cakes for weddings and other events. Available in different sizes, colours, and quantities.

More info.

Pure Maple Sugar

Item #: 17267

Excellent for adding some authentic maple flavour taste to baked goods.

More info. 

Star Pop Popsicle Molds

Item #: 17234

Great for creating your own popsicles, fudgsicles, and ice-cream treats. Available in different styles.

More info. 

For more new products visit our website

Early Booking Discount

Book a class with McCall's and ...

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any class booking

or class supplies

minimum of $75

Promo Code: NEBD13

Expires August 13th, 2013

No cash value.  Must book a class to receive discount.  Valid on order of $75 or more before taxes. Cannot be combined with any other promotion or discount. Subject to availability. Valid online and retail location.

Featured Book of the Month

Muffin Galore by Catherine Atkinson is a comprehensive guide to making a variety of different muffins.  Recipes for classic muffins like chocolate chips, as well as sweet and savory favorites, and even healthful muffins are included in this book. Additionally sections on all the necessary equipment for making muffins are  listed, as well as tips on how to turn basic muffins into a healthy treat.

This book is a must have for anyone wanting to learn how to create classic favourites, as well as more exotic flavours and healthier muffins. Also check out Atkinson's collection of other books like Chocolate Galore and Cookies Galore.