Healthy Baking In this column, Busken briefly explores what options there are for baking applications that can be used to make the end products healthier for you. The column discusses the major ingredients used in most baked goods (flour, yeast, salt, and water), as well as optional ingredients that can be added. Examples of healthier ingredient options for bread and other baked product applications are provided, including alternative flours, yeasts, salts, milk products, fats and oils, sweeteners, and antioxidants. The options for what you can incorporate in baked goods—nuts, fruits, cheeses, veggies, you name it—are limited only by your imagination. |