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Sunday, December 15, 2013

Whole Spelt Pfefferkuchen

Pfefferkuchen, also known as Lebkuchen, is a German Christmas spice cookie, similar to gingerbread. There are many regional variations ( the most well-known is the Nürnberger Lebkuchen) to this traditional Christmas treat, but are usually flavoured with honey and spices and containing nuts and citron. Those Pfefferkuchen are not only great with coffee, they are also a wonderful accompaniment with cheese from FineFoodSpecialist, blue cheese particularly, and wine.

Pottasche or pearlash is also known as potassium carbonate (K2CO3). It is an alkaline salt which reacts with water or an acid to create carbon dioxide, which gives baked goods lift.

Whole Spelt Pfefferkuchen

adapted from Eat Smarter

10 g Potash
3 tbsp Warm water
30 g Honey
70 ml Chai
100 g Homemade vanilla sugar
25 g Milk sugar
60 g Coconut oil

125 g Almond, chopped
400 g Whole spelt flour
1 tsp Finely grated lemon zest
2 tsp Cinnamon powder
1/4 tsp Clove powder
1/4 tsp Anise powder
1/2 tsp Cardamom powder
Pinch of cayenne pepper

Dissolve the potash with warm water in a small bowl. Heat the honey and chai in a small pot. Stir in vanilla sugar, milk sugar, and coconut oil. Stir until the mixture is warm and well blended. Remove it from the heat and set aside until ready for use.
Whisk together the chopped almonds, whole spelt flour, lemon zest, and spices in a mixing bowl. Add in dissolved potash and honey-chai mixture. Using a hand mixer fitted with dough hooks, mix at low speed until you have a firm dough.
Place the dough in a large bowl, dust with a little of flour and cover it with a plastic film. Leave it on the kitchen counter for at least 1 week or up to 6 weeks to allow for the development of aroma and flavours.
Thoroughly knead the dough one more time, and place it between two sheets of plastic films. Roll out the dough to a 5-mm / ¼-inch thickness. Cut into diamond shapes or use your favourite cookie cutter to cut out the cookies. Place them on the parchment lined baking trays.
Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Bake for 8-12 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool in the baking trays briefly. Transfer the cookies on the wire racks to cool completely before storing in the air-tighter containers.

Spelt Challah

The braided challah is the Jewish holiday bread. This sweet, golden and eggy bread is made in various sizes and shapes, all of which have a meaning. Round loaves are baked for Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) to symbolize continuity. For extra sweetness, you can add raisins to the dough. The inspiration for this delicious challah comes from whatsonmyplate.

120 ml Water, lukewarm
80 ml Milk, lukewarm
60 ml Coconut oil, melted and cool to room temperature
60 ml Honey
2 Eggs, lightly beaten
560 g White spelt flour
8 g Fine sea salt
20 g Fresh yeast
1 tsp Sesame seeds for topping

In the pan of your bread machine, fill in liquid ingredients, then white spelt flour, salt and the yeast. Select the “Dough” cycle, and press “Start”.
Once the “Dough” cycle is done, transfer the dough onto a lightly floured work surface and knead it briefly. Divide dough into 2 equal portions. Take one portion of dough and divide into 4 equal portions. Roll each piece into a rope. Arrange ropes in a criss-cross pattern and braid into a round.
Place braided round on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with another half. Or divide another half into 6-7 small portions to make dinner buns. Round up each piece and place them on another baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Whisk a small egg, brush dough all over and sprinkle the challah with sesame seeds. Let rise again until almost doubled, about 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 190C/375F. Bake the challah for about 30 minutes, and 22 minutes for the small buns, until golden and the bottom sounds hollow when tapped. Cool the bread on wire rack completely.

Saturday, November 30, 2013

Triple Layered Protein Bars with Peanut Butter and Chocolate

These deliciously sinful protein bars with three indulgent layers , adapted from The Healthy Foodie, are the ultimate treat if you're craving something substantial, sweet and healthy after a workout to replenish your energy.

Bottom Layer	Middle Layer	Top Layer
200 g Cashewe nuts, soaked overnight 150 g Dried plums 20 g Dutch-processed cocoa powder 20 g Chia seeds 50 g Old fashioned oats 1/4 tsp Salt Splash pure vanilla extract	250 g Creamy peanut butter 140 g Peanut butter flavored protein powder	25 g Dutch-processed cocoa powder 50 g Organic honey 60 g Coconut oil, melted Some salted roasted peanuts, roughly chopped

For the Bottom layer: Drain the soaked cashew nuts and add to the bowl of your food processor together with dried plums. Process until the mixture turns into a sticky paste. Add the rest of the ingredients and process until well combined. Press to the bottom of a 28 x 12-cm loaf pan lined with parchment paper.
For the Middle layer: Beat the creamy peanut butter until smooth and light. Add in peanut butter protein powder and process until just incorporated. Press the mixture evenly on top of the bottom layer of chocolate and nuts.
Top layer: In a small mixing bowl, gently mix together the cocoa powder, honey, and melted coconut until smooth and creamy. Spread evenly on top of peanut butter layer. Sprinkle chopped peanuts over the top and place, covered with a plastic film, in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before cutting into bars.

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Mega Healthy Oat Pearsauce Bread

Moist, dense, flavourful breakfast bread made with organic old-fashioned oats, nuts, seeds, cranberry juice, homemade chai pearsauce and lightly sweetened with honey. It's grain and gluten free, and it's easy to veganize.

150 g Organic rolled oats
140 g Sunflower seeds
85 g Hazelnuts
20 g Ground flax seeds
15 g Psyllium husks
40 g Chia seeds
1 tsp Cinnamon powder
1/4 tsp Salt
40 g Organic honey
320 g Chai pearsauce
185 ml Organic unsweetened cranberry juice

Whisk together the rolled oats, sunflower seeds, hazelnuts, flax seeds, psyllium husks, chia, cinnamon and salt in a bowl.
Stir honey, pearsauce and cranberry juice together in another mixing bowl. Add in dry mixture and stir until all well blended.
Pour into a standard-size loaf pan lined with parchment paper. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and set aside for an hour.
Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Bake the bread in the middle of the hot oven for about 30 minutes. Remove the bread from the loaf pan and place it in a parchment lined baking tray. Return it to the oven and bake for another 30 minutes. Cool the bread on a wire rack for an hour before slicing.

Saturday, November 9, 2013

Grain Free Fudge Pumpkin Brownies

This super moist fudge brownie, adapted from Specialty Cake Creation, is grain-free, dairy-free and taste delicious. I prefer to use honey to sweeten the desserts or baked goods, but if you are a vegan, feel free to replace honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.

Brownie	Topping
50 g 85% Dark chocolate 50 g 70% Dark chocolate 25 g Coconut oil 150 g Honey 200 g Pumpkin puree 1 Large egg 1 tsp Vanilla extract 40 g Almond flour 1 tsp Cinnamon powder	40 g Creamy peanut butter 100 g Pumpkin puree 1 tsp Cinnamon powder 30 g Honey

Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Line a large loaf pan or an 8-inch square pan with baking paper.
Place chocolates, coconut oil and honey in a large bowl set over a pot of simmering water. Stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Add in pumpkin puree, egg and vanilla extract. Mix until incorporated.
Whisk together the almond flour and cinnamon powder and add into the chocolate mixture. Spread the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes. Remove and cool on a wire rack.
Beat all the ingredients of topping and spread over the cooled brownie. Garnish with some shaved chocolate if desired. Slice and serve.

Monday, October 7, 2013

Gluten Free Quinoa Chocolate Cake

This would be a fantastic chocolatey cake to make if you need a gluten-free sweet treat. You won't be disappointed. The cake bakes with the cooked quinoa instead of flour, and it can also be made dairy-free by using creamy almond or soya milk instead of buttermilk. It is moist, dense and rich that you won't believe it secretly healthy.

Gluten Free Quinoa Chocolate Cake

Adapted from Quinoa 365

Quinoa Chocolate Cake	White Chocolate Ganache (optional)
350 g Cooked red quinoa 70 ml Buttermilk 4 Eggs 1 tsp Vanilla extract 250 g Honey 120 ml Coconut oil, melted and cooled 70 g Dutch-processed cocoa powder 1 1/2 tsp Baking powder 1/2 tsp Baking soda 1/4 tsp Salt	100 ml Whipping cream 200 g White chocolate, chopped

Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Line a 8-inch springform pan with parchment paper and grease the sides with a little coconut oil.
In a mixing bowl, add in cooked quinoa, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, honey, and coconut oil. Stir until incorporated. Now sift in cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir until blended and all dry ingredients are moistened.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake in the middle of hot oven for about 50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove the cake from the oven and cool in the pan on a wire rack before serving.
Place the chopped white chocolate into a medium size bowl. Heat the cream in a small saucepan until just boiling. Pour the cream over the chocolate and leave to stand for two minutes. Stir the ganache until smooth. Leave the white chocolate ganache to cool and thicken a bit. Coat the cake with white chocolate ganache if desired or simply dust with the powder sugar. The cakes can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Monday, August 26, 2013

Sweetheart Cabbage Salad with Red Currants

Sweetheart, or pointed cabbage, have a softer texture and sweeter taste than those green or purple cabbages. This salad is quite simple to make and goes well with all meats, but it can be a meal in itself with some homemade bread. The red currants can be replaced with other fruits.

400 g Sweetheart cabbage, trimmed and finely sliced
1 tsp Cumin powder
Sea salt
Black pepper
4 tbsp White wine vinegar
4 tbsp Olive oil
1-2 tbsp Honey
150 g Red currants
2 tbsp Fresh chives

Wash the sweetheart cabbage and cut into thin slices. Place sliced cabbages in a large salad bowl. Add in salt, pepper and cumin. Roughly squeeze and massage the shredded cabbage until wilted.
Add in white wine vinegar, olive oil and honey. Mix thoroughly. Fold in red currants and chopped chives.