How can I make a quick bread mix less sweet?

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I have one of those quick bread mixes to which you only need to add water, oil, and eggs. The problem is that it is too sweet for my taste.

Are there any tricks to make it less sweet?

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Best Answer

You can change the flavor profile of mixes by adding more flour to cut the sugar. In the case of quick breads, I would suggest using self rising so that your quick breads will still have enough leavening.

Another way to cut the sweet would be to add ingredients that are savory, such as nuts or vegetables. Depending on the mix, additions could vastly change how sweet it tastes. They also make mixes that have reduced sugar in them that you could try. Some of the health food mixes and specialty diet mixes (things like gluten free and vegan) might be more up your alley.



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How do you reduce the sweetness in bread?

If you're making yeast bread with a good amount of dried fruit, chopped chocolate, or other sweet ingredients, cutting the amount of sugar in the dough is a no-brainer, taste-wise. Your tongue will focus on the sweet raisins and cherries, not the sugar-free bread surrounding them.

What is the purpose of sweetness in quick breads?

Sugar adds sweetness and flavor but also aids in browning, tenderizing, keeping the final quick bread moist, and acting as a preservative to increase the shelf life.

Are quick breads always sweet?

Are quick breads always sweet? No.

What does an extra egg do to quick bread?

An extra whole egg, lightly beaten but not foamed quickbread, should give you following effects:
  • richer, smoother taste.
  • slightly drier crumb.



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    Answer 2

    Al of the above :-) Make your own mix with more flour, less sugar and a pinch of salt. Combine your mix with your pre-made mix and then cut in half for 2 batches.

    Answer 3

    Add a pinch of salt. Modern breads are very low on salt.

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