My Fussy Eater Easy Porridge Bread Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is porridge bread made of? ›

3) Porridge breads: And finally there are porridge breads, which are made by incorporating a cooked porridge — made from any sort of starchy grain or seed like rice, cornmeal, oats, millet, rye, or wheat — into a dough.

Oats are a wonderful slow release carbohydrate food, and are rich in soluble fibre so they help keep energy levels stable for long periods of time.

METHOD: Place the yoghurt, beaten egg and treacle in a bowl and stir well. Mix the oats, bread soda, seeds and salt in a separate bowl, add to the yogurt mixture and stir thoroughly. Place in a greased or parchment lined 2lb loaf tin, sprinkle with oats and bake at 180°C / 350°F / Gas mark 4 for 30 minutes.

Oatmeal would be the much better choice. It has far more fiber with one cup yielding 4 g of fiber compared to only 1.6g in two slices of white bread. The calorie comparison would be fairly close with the oatmeal weighing in at around 165 Cal. and the bread at 150.

But the main difference between porridge and oatmeal is that porridge is made with a variety of whole grains, cereal or legumes, and oatmeal is made with oats (either rolled, flattened or ground).

The amount of porridge you eat has an impact on blood sugar levels. Opt for smaller portion sizes and focus on adding fat, fibre and protein for satiety. Be careful with sweeteners. Oats on their own are enough to spike your blood sugar, so adding honey, sugar or golden syrup will only make the spike even worse.

As a starting point, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) advises that breads made from whole grains like whole-wheat bread are fine in moderation for people with type 2 diabetes, although they should avoid white bread.

Water is the best all-round drink. If your family likes flavoured waters, make your own by adding a squeeze of lemon or lime, or strawberries.

Combine raw oats with milk or yogurt, fruits, nuts and seeds. Let it sit in the fridge overnight for a quick and nutritious breakfast. We've got a tasty recipe inspired by apple pie below. (Click through for more insight on why overnight oats are a healthy breakfast choice.)

Milk: You can make overnight oats with any kind of milk — dairy or non-dairy. If using non-dairy milk, it's best to stick with unsweetened. Greek yogurt: Not only does Greek yogurt make overnight oats more filling, but it also gives the oats a super-creamy texture.

What happens when you add yogurt to bread dough? ›

Adding milk to bread dough makes it looser and softer while using sour cream, yogurt, or buttermilk makes the dough tighter. The tightening effect is caused by acidity. Fermented dairy products have a lower pH than milk or water.

Porridge is made by boiling grains, legumes, or other starchy carbohydrates in hot liquid like milk or water. The starches begin to break down as they cook, eventually becoming thick, rich, and creamy. Some popular base ingredients that are used to make porridge include: Rice.

This bread is a source of protein, calcium for the bones, beta-glucans for lowering your cholesterol, and gut-loving fibre from the oats and seeds. This easy recipe makes 1 loaf or about 10-12 slices depending on how thick you like it.

Many people think oats come from wheat, but this is not the case. While oats and wheat both come from a cereal grain grass, they're of a different species. Oats are also gluten-free, so they're safe to eat for those with a gluten allergy or gluten intolerance.

In Jamaica we make porridges of all kinds and any starchy vegetable can be turned into porridge. Locally favored versions are made from ingredients that include cornmeal, hominy corn, green banana, green plantain, peanut, and, of course, the requisite oats. Of all the porridges, cornmeal is our personal favorite.