3 top baking trends you need to know about
- Xin Liu
- Nov 21, 2017
- 2 min read
1. Purple Power
Tired of avocado toast taking over your plate every morning? Time to add some “purple” to your life! According to the health food experts Whole Foods, purple food is the next dominating trend for 2018. “The power of purple goes beyond the vibrant colour and often indicates nutrient density and antioxidants”, they claim. Surprisingly, there are an abundance of purple vegetables and fruits, most of which people have not tried before: purple sweet potatoes, acai berries, purple asparagus and purple carrots! These purple gems are high in nutrients, and are also known to prevent degenerative and cardiovascular diseases. So how can we start adding these vibrant ingredients to our bakes? Pinterest has seen a 350% rise in the number of people saving colourful recipe ideas using purple ingredients. Purple ice cream and donuts are becoming some of the trendiest desserts at the moment. Here is an article to get you inspired!
2. The Donut Evolution
Our beloved friend donuts have been making a big come back to food lovers in different ways. Original glaze and chocolate sprinkle are forever classics, but today we are talking about the big donut hybrids which are just starting to blow up our Instagram feed. Don’t know whether you fancy a bagel or a donut for breakfast? Well now you don’t have to choose because you can get your hands on the life changing savoury bagel donut! The bagel donuts are filled with a savoury twist such as bacon chive and lox, instead of the usual sweet custards. Another new born star rising in the Instagram feeds is the mouth-watering ice cream filled doughnut, which will give any foodie a completely fresh experience. Hot on the outside but chilled from the inside. What’s more exciting than biting into a freshly glazed donut with half melting ice cream pounding in your mouth? We have a specialist donut baker here at myBaker - why not submit your order here.
3. The gluten-free baking magic: cassava flour
Healthy Living is still one of the hottest topics of the moment. As more and more healthy products are appearing on the supermarket shelves, we believe the healthy trend will stay relevant. Want to build up your healthy baking recipe book? Cassava flour deserves a mention. Cassava, also known as Yuca, is a tropical plant that grows in Africa, South America and Asia. It is 100% gluten, nut and grain free and it is a perfect alternative to wheat flour. Unlike coconut or almond flour, cassava flour has the closest texture to normal wheat flour. One of the largest gluten-free ingredients supplier, Otto, has said the cassava flour is the “next generation in grain-free baking”. The secret of cassava flour becoming one of the most popular options for gluten-free bakers is its abundant nutritional value. cassava is said to contain double the amount of carbohydrates as sweet potatoes for the same portion. Add a bag of cassava flour to your basket next time you go to grocery shopping and start baking! Get started with these cassava flour chocolate brownies!