substitute honey for sugar in baking?

[Guest guest]

Pursuant to the honey discussion, does anyone have any recipes or

tips on how to substitute honey for sugar in baking?

 

Thanks,

Andrea

in

New Zealand

 

 

On 27/09/2007, at 1:28 PM, RNR wrote:

 

> I also suggest Agave syrup. I have read it is safe for diabetics

> but have not done any research yet as to why this is the case. It

> is made from a type of cactus, is sweeter than honey and has a

> light amber color and is a bit thicker than maple syrup. I love

> the taste and it works well in cooking. Best to buy from a food co-

> op in bulk and fill your own container as the Agave syrup already

> packaged is pricey. It is a great substitute for honey for those

> Vegans who are purist and do not consume any animal product

> including those of bees.

>

> Richard

>

> Fear is a natural reaction to moving closer to the truth.

>

> ---Pema Chödrön

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

About agave syrup for diabetics - I am a diabetic, and it's better

than most things, but not free. It can still cause a rise in blood

sugar unless used in small amounts. My preferred sweetener is the

sugar alcohol xylitol, or a similar one, erythritol. They act like

sugar, tho a little less sweet, but don't make most diabetics blood

sugar go up at all. You can use them one to one or add a little extra

to make the same sweetness. They have a sort of cool taste to them -

like a tiny touch of menthol. This is great in most things, but

sometimes a little odd in chocolate. If you make cinnamon rolls with

xylitol, almond flour and flax seed meal (plus eggs and extra egg

with pwd eggwhites) you can have a very delectable treat that is not

dangerous to your health in moderation. I add chopped walnuts and

cinnamon to it. The nuts have healthy fats in them and are so

satisfying you don't eat the whole pan.

 

For diabetics, the thing with sweeteners is a whole lot more

complicated - but truth is, too much sugar based foods, whether

natural fruit, fructose, or whatever, isn't all that good for any of

us. Dried fruit is delicious but really not a friend in quantity.

 

Just my opinion from my own experience...

 

Thea