Posts

Showing posts with the label what is kneading

MOST RECENT POST...

Sausage Recipes for the New Vegan

Image
  Giving up sausage can feel like a tough ask when you first go vegan. The savoury, spiced, satisfying chew of a sausage is something many of us grew up with and crave. The good news? Vegan sausages are surprisingly easy to make at home, and they can be just as hearty and flavourful as the real thing—without the meat. These three easy vegan sausage recipes each use a different plant-based protein: lentils, tofu, and vital wheat gluten. They're perfect for new vegans looking to recreate old favourites without sacrificing taste or texture. 1. Vegan Breakfast Sausage (Lentil-Based) Vegan Sausage Patties- Generated by Fire.fly AI These little patties are perfect for a weekend breakfast or a hearty brunch. They’re mildly sweet, spiced with sage, and made with nutritious lentils. Ingredients (makes 8 small patties): 1 cup cooked green or brown lentils ½ cup rolled oats 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed 1 tablespoon maple syrup 2 teaspoons soy sauce ½ teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon ground...

Bread-Making Tips

Image
Try a simple bread recipe first. Salt and fat both slow the growth of the yeast and should not be added to the yeast mixture until it has grown strong and lively by feeding on sugar and starch. (Too much sugar can also slow the growth) Develop the gluten of the wheat flour in the batter by beating thoroughly before adding other kinds of flour. It is important to do a thorough job of kneading before the first rising. Never fill pans too full.  Give the bread enough room to expand without having to billow out over the sides, causing cracked, over-browned crusts. It is important each loaf is thoroughly baked. (It is better that the loaf is smaller than unbaked) Careful not to "over raise" the bread when in loaf pans.  Bake bread when loaf is approximately double in bulk. Bread should slip easily out of the pan if thoroughly baked. *Bread just out of the oven is difficult to digest.  Bread should be at least 12 hours old before  it is eaten. *Bread free...