Flax seed is used for baking for many reasons. The whole flax seed when added to baked products gives healthy appearance and increases texture quality of the product. Flax seed used in bread products increases the fermentation and poof times to make bread more fluffy and soft. When the flax seed in added to any bakery products the amount of oil or butter used for any recipe should be reduced as the flax seeds are rich in fats. For instance 3 tablespoons of flaxseed can substitute one tablespoon of oil.
When the certain amount of flaxseed is used instead of fat one should increase the quantity of liquid in the recipe as the flaxseed tends to absorb the liquid. When used for baking one needs to adjust or reduce the temperature a bit as it browns quickly. The flax seed mixture is the best substitute for eggs. Instead of eggs one can take the flax seed mixture for preparing muffins and pancakes. One can try many recipes involving flaxseed and get the nutritional benefits as well.
