I Used A New Bread Recipe, It Came Out Very Bitter...

[angelhair45]

I made a new bread recipe today and the outcome was very bitter tasting. The bread itself looks wonderful, probably the prettiest loaf I've made, but it was inedible. The recipe had a quite a few ingredients I've not used before in bread so I'm not sure which one caused the bitter taste. I was wondering if anyone might be able to help me pin down what caused it. Here are the ingredients that I've not used in bread recipes before.

buckwheat (light)

garbanzo bean

amaranth

cocoa

guar gum ( I've always used xanthan, but this recipe called for half and half)

teff ( I have used this in cookies with not notice of bitterness, but maybe the sugar covered it?)

So does anyone have any ideas which flour it could be? I was leaning towards the garbanzo bean or amaranth, because they both have a strong scent to them. Any input would be greatly appreciated as this has me going crazy trying to figure out what caused the weird taste. Thanks.

[hannahp57]

I would say the garbanzo bean flour. Bean flours are generally known for their very strong flavor and aroma. Some people like them, while others hate them. I hate them. Next time i would either not use it or mix other flours with it to take away from the overly strong taste