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Mo's famous pancake mix

I have been looking for a "mix" version of wholesome pankies and am looking forward to trying these

2 Cups whole wheat flour
3 cups whole wheat pastry flour
2 cups toasted wheat germ
1 Cup cormeal
3/4 cup sugar
3 Tbsp baking powder

combine and whisk, makes 2 quart jars
Whisk together 3 eggs, one cup milk, 2 Tablespoons oil or melted butter, fold in two cups of mix
if thick add more milk
cook

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Trying more complex bread recipes is on the horizon

"This 100% whole wheat loaf is my idea of the perfect homemade bread. The ingredient list is fairly short and calls for only a few kitchen staples in addition to the requisite whole wheat flour, salt, water, and yeast. Compared to white flour loaves, whole grain breads are also undoubtedly the healthier choice, but its more assertive flavor and denser nature understandably takes a bit of getting used to.

Based on the master formula in Peter Reinhart’s award-winning whole grain breads book, the recipe may seem intimdating at first. The process is spread out over two days, but after trying it a few times, you’ll find that the techniques and scheduling are far more forgiving than other traditional methods"

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recipe adapted from Peter Reinhart’s Whole Grain Breads
Yeastspotting at Wild Yeast Blog

Honey Wheat Sandwich Bread – 100% Whole Grain

makes one 8 1/2 x 4 1/2-inch pan loaf



For the Biga (Pre-fermented Dough):

Ingredients Volume Ounces Grams
whole wheat flour 1 3/4 cups 8 227
instant yeast 1/4 tsp
water, at room temperature 3/4 cup 6 170
Biga (Pre-fermented Dough) Instructions:

Mix the biga ingredients until a shaggy ball of dough is formed. Knead the biga for about 2 minutes or until the ingredients are evenly distributed.

Place the biga in a bowl and cover. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours and up to 3 days. Let the biga sit at room temperature for about 2 hours before using in the final dough.

For the Soaker:

Ingredients Volume Ounces Grams
whole wheat flour 1 3/4 cups 8 227
kosher salt 1 tsp .14 4
whole milk 3/4 cup + 2 tbsp 7 198
Soaker Instructions:

Mix the soaker ingredients until evenly hydrated. Cover and leave at room temperature for 12 to 24 hours.

Final Dough Formula:

Ingredients Volume Ounces Grams
all of the biga, cut into small pieces
all of the soaker, cut into small pieces
whole wheat flour 7 tbsp 2 57
kosher salt 1/2 tbsp .18 5
instant yeast 2 1/4 tsp .25 7
honey 2 1/4 tbsp 1.5 43
unsalted butter, melted 1 tbsp .5 14
Final Dough Instructions:

Mix Mix all of the ingredients until evenly incorporated

Knead 8 to 10 minutes

Rest 5 minutes

Knead 1 minute to further strengthen the gluten

Bulk Ferment 45 to 60 minutes at room temperature in a lightly
oiled bowl, or until 1 1/2 times its size

Shape loaf pan shape, in a greased 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 loaf pan

Preheat Oven 425ºF/218ºC

Final Proof 45 to 60 minutes at room temperature, or until
1 1/2 times its size

Proofed whole grain honey wheat sandwich dough.

Bake Lower the temperature immediately to 350ºF/177ºC.
Bake for 20 minutes. Rotate the loaf if necessary
and bake for another 20 to 30 minutes, until the
loaf registers 195ºF/91ºC in the center.

Cool At least 1 hour :(

If you like this, then check out this post on whole grain bread: http://www.cookingbread.com/classes/class_8_grain_bread.html

undull dahl

1 1/2 cups red lentils
2 tbsp sunflower oil
1 onion- finely chopped
5 cloves garlic-minced
1 large piece of ginger- peeled and minced
1 tbsp cumin seeds- toasted and ground
2 tbsp coriander seeds- toasted and ground
2 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp turmeric
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp maple syrup
sea salt
freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup coconut milk
In a large pot rinse and drain the lentils several times, until the water runs clear.
Cover with water and bring to a boil, cook until lentils fall apart. You will have to skim off the foam several times, I find using a ladle works the best.

Heat a saute pan and add oil.

Add onion, garlic and ginger, saute on low heat for at least 10 minutes.

On medium/high heat, in a small frying pan add the cumin seeds and coriander seeds, toast until they change to a darker colour or you can smell them. Grind in a coffee grinder if you have one, I don't so I use a mortar and pestle. Add to the onion along with the rest of the spices, cook for 2-3 minutes.
Add the onion and spice mixture to the skimmed off pot of lentils.

Season with vinegar,syrup,salt and pepper. Finish with coconut milk.


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as seen in it's complicated

roque Monsieur
2004, Barefoot in Paris, All Rights Reserved

Prep Time:5 minInactive Prep Time:--Cook Time:25 min
Level:
Intermediate
Serves:
4 to 8 servings
Ingredients
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups hot milk
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pinch nutmeg
12 ounces Gruyere, grated (5 cups)
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
16 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed
Dijon mustard

Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Melt the butter over low heat in a small saucepan and add the flour all at once, stirring with a wooden spoon for 2 minutes. Slowly pour the hot milk into the butter–flour mixture and cook, whisking constantly, until the sauce is thickened. Off the heat add the salt, pepper, nutmeg, 1/2 cup grated Gruyere, and the Parmesan and set aside.

To toast the bread, place the slices on 2 baking sheets and bake for 5 minutes. Turn each slice and bake for another 2 minutes, until toasted.

Lightly brush half the toasted breads with mustard, and sprinkle with half the remaining Gruyere. Top with another piece of toasted bread. Slather the tops with the cheese sauce, sprinkle with the remaining Gruyere, and bake the sandwiches for 5 minutes. Turn on the broiler and broil for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the topping is bubbly and lightly browned. Serve hot.

slaw

A fresh new take on traditional coleslaw.

Serves: 6

Ingredients:

Miso Dressing
1/4 cup white or golden miso
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup water
1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp sodium-reduced soy sauce
1 tsp peeled fresh ginger, minced
1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Vegetable Slaw
1 cup peeled jicama, sliced into matchstick-size strips
1 medium cucumber, peeled and sliced into matchstick-size strips
1 red pepper, seeded and sliced into matchstick-size strips
1 small carrot, peeled, cut into matchstick-size strips
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

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