Alumalina 2014

[ALANSD]

not to throw cold water on that recipe but you all need to check into how bad white flour and extra gluten are for your health. Sorry !! I just had to say as it has made a tremendous difference in my heart health cutting those out.. Read Wheat Belly by Dr William Davis.

not preachin' hopefully teachin'...

[Lily&Me]

Thanks, Alan.

Mot everyone is sensitive to gluten, nor does one have to do 100% unbleached white flour. That is just the basic recipe.

Take what you need and leave the rest....but please don't spoil the party.


Maggie

[Mockinbrd]

Originally Posted by doug&maggie

Okay, going to post in parts the bread recipe I have worked up....so as to not be so anal about it and so folks can play with it beforehand, if they like.



As I said, going to save the charcoal technique for the rally, will then post that part and have Gary do it in its'' entirety in a pdf.



Maggie





Maggie's DO Artisan Bread Part 1

(an adaptation of Jim Leahy's "No Knead Artisan Bread")





Basic Loaf Ingredients.....for a 12", 5 quart or larger DO:



3 cups unbleached white flour

3 teaspoons vital wheat gluten (Red Mill, top shelf of baking section in your grocery store)

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast

1 1/2 cups lukewarm tap water



Extra flour for shaping

Coarse cornmeal



Variations



Substitute 1 cup unbleached white flour for 1 cup whole wheat flour



Substitute 1 cup unbleached white flour for 1 cup rye flour, add 2 tablespoons caraway seed



Add 1/2 cup uncooked steel cut oats, cracked wheat, 7 grain cereal, etc., to flour mixture



Substitute 1 cup unbleached white flour for 1 cup 7 grain bread flour, reduce salt to 1 teaspoon



Add 1 cup dried cranberries, 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans and grated rind of 2 oranges to flour mixture



Add 1 cup raisins or chopped dried apple, 1 cup chopped nuts and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon to flour mixture



Whisk 1/2 cup cooked, cooled oatmeal into warm water before adding to flour mixture, reduce water by 1/4 cup



Optional add-ins:



2 tablespoons one of the following:



ground flax meal

coarse cornmeal

wheat germ

wheat bran

sesame seeds

(whatever you might like...dried herbs?....use your imagination)

Maggie,
This sounds wonderful. I'll try this over the week-end!
You're wonderful for sharing.

I just made the strangest bread last night. It's whole wheat, baking powder & soda, chia seeds, banana, dates and 3 TBS of H2O
But it's not bad, especially toasted this a.m.
Let me know if you are interested in a recipe like this.

[Lily&Me]

Originally Posted by Mockinbrd

Maggie,
This sounds wonderful. I'll try this over the week-end!
You're wonderful for sharing.

I just made the strangest bread last night. It's whole wheat, baking powder & soda, chia seeds, banana, dates and 3 TBS of H2O
But it's not bad, especially toasted this a.m.
Let me know if you are interested in a recipe like this.

It does sound strange, but lots of good and nutritious stuff in there,

Sure, share it.

We do a lot of whole wheat banana bread when home, great breakfast food. Too long of a bake time to do in the DO, tho, imo.


Maggie

[Mockinbrd]

Maggie,
Here's the recipe. I cut it in half and was happy enough with the outcome. My half-recipe took 2 bananas for 1 cup.
I was looking for a healthy bread, this just might be it.
I cooked it in a small enameled cast iron pot. Worked great.
Enjoy!






Healthy Banana Bread (Whole Wheat, Vegan, Oil-free & Sugar-free)


Ingredients

2 cups whole wheat flour
2 cups mashed banana (preferably overripe)
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup finely chopped dates
2 tbsp flax seed powder + 6 tbsp water
1-2 tbsp sesame seeds


Pre-heat the oven at 150 degree Celsius

Mix flax seed powder with water, stir well and leave it aside till gooey.

Mash the banana well.

In a big bowl add the flour with baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and mix well. now add the chopped dates and stir together.
Add the mashed banana and flax seed powder mixed with water and stir till it’s combined.
It’ll be a hard dough but don’t be tempted to add any more water. do not over mix.
Just stir till it forms a hard dough.

Fold this into a greased loaf pan and sprinkle sesame seeds on top.

Bake for 50 to 60 mins till it’s well risen, crusty and golden on the outside. A toothpick inserted right in the center has to come out clean and that’s when the loaf is cooked.

Let the bread cool down completely. It’ll be sticky and hard to cut into when it’s still hot.

Note:
There is no unusual/rare ingredient in this recipe.
I bought whole flax seeds (which is available in all super markets) and then ground it into fine powder.
I use this as egg replacement in most of my bakes and it stores well if refrigerated in an air tight container.

[Lily&Me]

Looks delicious!

I buy flax seed meal in the health food store, keep it in the frig.

The word is that cooking with cast iron means you will never be anemic, that the iron in the cookware leaches into the food....for a positive effect.

Maggie

[Mockinbrd]

Oh Maggie,
Sorry- I forgot to change this
150 degree Celsius is 302° F.

[Lily&Me]

We bread bakers derailed this thread a bit.

Sorry, John.


Maggie

[Mockinbrd]

Originally Posted by doug&maggie

We bread bakers derailed this thread a bit.



Sorry, John.





Maggie

I'm sorry too, won't happen again. Back to original thread.

[GCinSC2]

Penalty for thread derailment:

Bake, demonstrate, teach and distribute slices from your loafs of bread at Alumalina.

Please continue, I personally just need a chance to fire up the backyard camp and try one of these recepies.

[xrvr]

Between this thread and now the one about bacon, my diet is DONE! Jim

[Lily&Me]

Are you coming to this rally, jim?


Maggie

[xrvr]

Wish I could, but I would make a fool out of myself with the food. Thanks, jim

[Lily&Me]

Maggie

[GCinSC2]

Originally Posted by zigzagguzzi

Between this thread and now the one about bacon, my diet is DONE! Jim

How many pounds of bacon can you fry up in a 20" Lodge Cast Iron skillet?

I got the skillet, you got the bacon?

[ALANSD]

not trying to spoil anything...but if you read up on wheat....any wheat..it is a major cause of diabetes and heart disease, now i will be silent.

[Lily&Me]

But you are trying to spoil things, Alan.

Not all experts promote nor believe in the theory you hold dear.

Many believe that whole grains are a vital ingredient in a healthy diet.

We have neither heart disease nor diabetes, and turn 65 this year.

It's okay if you want and embrace a gluten-free diet. It's not the only way to live well.

Let 's call a truce, shall we? Some of us are going to eat and enjoy good bread in moderation.

Are you coming to this rally?

No wheat police allowed. If you are coming, you must let the rest of us enjoy ourselves, even if you don't agree with what we are eating, okay?


Maggie

[sandlapper]

Okay, just don't tell me that possum is greasy and that it is also bad for ya.

And hey Gaven, I actually have a date in mind for the Fall rally but need to check with the Park first. The ladies at the desk are a mother/daughter team. Mom works the weekdays, daughter the weekends.

John

[StreamNTyme]

With so much talk about bread, we should talk about all the other wonderful food being prepared by some dedicated fishermen and home chef's. Lest not we forget our beloved stewed, grilled, baked or fried possum.
We have fish, possum, bread and 'shine for suppers.
Maybe I can find some dandy lions and marsh grass to make a salad out of..

By the way, I make my own pesto and I use it to make a nice braided pesto bread.

Give Alan a break, he is a good guy...

[StreamNTyme]

Changing subject from food to activities...
Anyone bringing their kayak...bikes..

We will have our kayak and bikes with us, so maybe those of us wanting to get some fresh air, enjoy our beautiful surroundings and keep our bones lubricated so our bodies don't freeze up can gather to paddle, ride, hike or all.