Mix of Coconut and Soy Flour?


#1

While I do not mind coconut flour it is less of a replacement for wheat than almond is for me. However someone on a podcast (might have been the 2KetoDudes, maybe not) mentioned that if you mix coconut and soy flour they cancel each others strong taste out. This was in a chicken breading. Based on taste has anyone found this to be true?

I realize soy is controversial for other reasons


#2

The perfect chicken breading is equal amounts of crushed plain pork rinds and green can parmesan cheese with all your favorite seasonings added in. Dip in an egg wash or mayo first, then coat. I use mayo, it’s da BOMB!

But you asked about soy and coconut flours. I avoid soy ANYTHING. A good alternative to the coconut flour is Coffee Cherry Flour (it doesn’t taste like coffee or cherries- “coffee cherry” is the name of the coffee fruit that the bean comes from. It is very drying just like coconut flour but doesn’t have the coconut taste.)
Another one you could try is bamboo flour. Some people like lupin flour but others say the carbs are too high.
Happy chickening! Hope this helps!


#3

Thank you. I completely understand your hesitation about soy.

Does the coffee cherry have caffeine? I have never heard of it or lupin flour, will go research. While I generally do not eat pork or pork rinds, it is more of an issue for some bread and cinnamon roll recipes. I just do not love the taste of coconut as a bread alternative although I can live with it


#4

Good question about the caffeine I don’t know. Since coffee is the bean or seed, my guess would be none or very little in the fruit itself. But it’s just a guess.


#5

Just thought of somthing else. Have you tried using ground hemp hearts as an alternative flour? You’d have to grind them yourself, but…


#6

Thank you
I have thought of getting a grinder but would need suggestions on an inexpensive one


#7

Well, I just use a coffee grinder and do a small amount at a time. Brand new they are about $15. But I tend to pick them up at Goodwill, Salvation Army, etc. for about $3. They let me test them first before I buy them. Of course, I’m just making muffins and stuff and only occasionally since it’s still so hot here. I’m not making anything fine like croissants or wedding cake or anything like that. Would that work?


#8

Thank you, I meant inexpensive and I corrected it.

I make nothing more exciting than cinnamon rolls so probably


#9

Good luck and let us know how they turn out!


#10

Oh, fta hemp hearts are not going to come out all dry and floury like regular flour. Hemp hearts are very fatty (a good thing! 5g fat per Tbsp) so when you grind them they might come out a bit clumpy. Refrigerating or freezing them first might help. I just put all my dry ingredients together after grinding and refrigerate that. One day I’ll try the other way. :slight_smile: You might need to amend your recipe a bit as well. I think it’s fun to play around with it. Others might disagree, LOL. HTH


#11

Thank you. May be a while before I try them but appreciate the grinder idea