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What I usually do when testing a new recipe that I want to adjust the sweetness in, is make 2 half recipes in separate bowls, putting 3/4 of the amount of sugar in one and 1/2 the amount in the other.
Bake them as per recipe but in or on separate pans. Taste both and go for the lowest sugar that you can. You can even try 1/2 the sugar for one and 1/4 the sugar for the other and see what you think. The texture may change a little, but you still get to have a favourite goodie.
I do not try to reduce sugar in things that are yeast-based, as they need the sugar to turn out their best.
Source: my own experimental nature
By thriftmeg from Ontario, Canada
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07/02/2009
These are great ideas whether one is diabetic or not. If you are wanting something light and fluffy, just remember it's not just the sugar which we have to watch, it's the carbs in the ingredients as a whole. Since I prefer to have something which I don't have to sacrifice those carbs in another meal during the day, I add nuts, seeds and mult/whole grains to any of my baked goods.
I have found loading a muffin and just making it cupcake size instead of those huge ones, gives me more bang for the buck and I don't have to sacrifice the carbs from another meal in the day. If you don't want to add a lot of stuff to your baked goods, use flax seed germ to add fiber which will slow down the breakdown of the carbs. This allows the blood sugar to rise more slowly than would normally be the case.
I also use as much fruit juice or pulp instead of sugars since I don't like nor use artificial sweeteners.
Thriftmeg, you have given me yet one more tool in my kitchen when baking for diabetics or just for eating more healthier. Thanks.
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(Archived Jun 30, 2009)Baking for a Diabetic
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Jane from Vancouver, B.C.
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As you get used to not so many "sweets" it does get easier and at times some are just too sweet! Muffins with lots of fruit in them, fresh mixed fruit with sugar sub. As long as you're aware of your carb count, you can treat yourself from time to time. You have to live, and if you think you've overdone it, go for a go brisk or at least a walk for 30+ minutes. (01/27/2006)
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