Slow-Carb or low-carb alternative to pita and similiar neutral tasting breads
While I like grey or dark breads from whole grain, some recipies simply call for a white bread with less own taste. For example when you have hummus or aioli, you want a parisienne or a pita bread but (if you are like me) no pumpernickel.
What is a slow carb or low carb bread without an intensive own taste that fits well with these dishes?
Best Answer
In the US, a few national bakeries manufacture whole-wheat pitas that, while not as "neutral" as normal pitas, are more neutral than whole wheat bread.
Whole wheat bread can contain molasses or cane juice in order to mask bitterness, which can give it a strong flavor that's unwelcome. The whole-wheat pitas I've tried don't concern themselves overmuch with bitterness, and use ingredients like oatmeal flour and flax seed to give their product a more neutral taste.
I've got a package of "Joseph's Flax, Oat Bran and Whole Wheat Pitas" in my desk drawer as we speak - the texture is rougher and not as tender as a normal pita, and it's definitely more bitter, but when used as an accompaniment for soups, stews, hummus or grilled meat, it's more than acceptable. Each pita is 50cal, with 7g carbs, so definitely low-carb, but they are not slow-carb, as the main ingredients are wheat gluten and corn starch. The whole-wheat flour, flax seed and oat bran are used for flavor rather than as the main ingredients.
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What is the closest substitute for pita bread?
Gordita. Possibly the closest substitute for pita bread, the Mexican gordita is also a pocket bread. This corn-based bread is warmed on a greased griddle for one to two minutes on each side.What type of bread has the least carbs?
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Are there low carb pitas?
Toufayan Low Carb Pita is popular with those looking to reduce the number of carbs in their meals. For those following a keto or low carb, high-fat diet, breads with fewer carbs can make a great alternative to standard pita bread products.Is pita bread good for low-carb diet?
Pita bread can be a staple in your low-carb diet, as long as you choose wisely. A small 4-inch whole-wheat pita contains 15.5 grams of total carbs. But it also has 2 grams of fiber, giving you roughly 13.5 grams of net carbs.Best and Worst Keto Bread - What to AVOID (and what to choose)
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Answer 2
Have you tried using gram or chickpea flour? You can get it at an Indian grocer. For pita, you could sub 50% or more of the regular flour and get a similar result. Its easy to work. For leavened doughs I would start with a 25% substitution and see how much more you could stretch it in future attempts. I've made chapati, tortillas and bread with chickpea flour. It gives a bit of a yellowish tinge but great flavor. Be careful not to over-salt tho.
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