Blue Corn Flour for Purple Bread
It’s always fun for me to find different types of flours to make different breads or pastries. Since we only had one TV in the house when I was young, we had to watch Julia Childs cooking and Jack LaLanne. I swore I would never watch these shows when I got older but, here I am now, working out at the gym and watching cooking shows. Go Figure! The funny thing is the Gym that I go to was once called Jack LaLanne and has since renamed and switched hands numerous times. The good thing about this is when I bought the membership, it was a lifetime membership that changed names over the years and honored my original contract that was paid off many years ago so, all I pay now is less than $5.00/ month. It paid to start working out at a young age! Talk to your doctor to see if it’s time you join a gym so you can eat lots of bread as I do. I’m no doctor!
Blue Flour Corn Bread
The Blue Corn Bread I made was pretty yummy. As you can see from the photo, I ate this with goat cheese and a cranberry hot relish from another farm. I strongly suggest trying this blue corn flour as well as the blue corn barley which I don’t see them selling anymore.
Watching the food shows led me to a farm that sold heritage purple flour and other goodies. I don’t see the flour on their site anymore but I do see other delicious items that you might wish to try: https://lospoblanos.com/
Blue Corn
It was originally developed by the Hopi, the Pueblo Indians of the Rio Grande in Arizona, and several Southeastern tribes, including the Cherokee. It remains an essential part of Hopi dishes like piki bread. Blue corn meal is a corn meal that is ground from whole blue corn and has a sweet flavor. It is also a staple of New Mexican cuisine used commonly to make tortillas.
Blue corn contains anthocyanins, which give the corn its blue color. Reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_corn
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- Rich in Antioxidants: The striking color of blue corn comes from anthocyanins, the same antioxidants found in blueberries. These compounds are known for their anti-inflammatory properties and may help protect against metabolic and cardiac diseases.
- Higher Protein & Fiber: Blue corn generally contains up to 20% more protein than standard yellow corn varieties. The high fiber content aids digestion and promotes feelings of fullness.
- Better Blood Sugar Control: Because it is a more complex carbohydrate with a lower glycemic index, blue corn causes a slower, steadier rise in blood sugar compared to refined grains or standard yellow corn.
- Naturally Gluten-Free: Like all corn flours, it is naturally gluten-free, making it an excellent base for dietary restrictions, provided there is no cross-contamination during processing.