1) Preheat oven to 200'. When temperature is reached, turn it off.
2) Heat 3 1/3 cups water to 110', then mix in 2T sugar and 2T quick-rise yeast. Allow to sit for 5 minutes.
3) In Mixmaster bowl, blend 20oz/560g ATK flour blend, 4oz/116g oat flour, 2T psyllium fiber, 1t xanthan gum, and 1T kosher salt.
4) Whisk 6T olive oil and 2 large eggs into yeast mixture.
5) On low speed, slowly pour wet ingredients into dry, about 1 minute. Scrape down sides and increase speed to medium. Beat for 6 minutes.
6) Brush 1T olive oil to coat inside of each of 2 square nonstick pans.
7) Pour batter into prepared pan and use wet fingers to smooth into corners. Sprinkle with salt and/or herbs.
8) Place on upper rack of oven for 10 minutes.
9) Remove to counter to continue rising. Place pizza stone on bottom rack and pre-heat oven to 475'.
10) After 20 minutes, reduce oven temp to 350' and place pans on upper rack. Bake for 1 hour.
11) Brush tops of focaccia with 1T olive oil each and allow to finish cooling.
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Caramel Coffee Syrup
Ingredients
2 cups white sugar
.5 + 1.5 cups water
2t vanilla
Directions
Add sugar and half cup water to pot. Bring to a vigorous boil and keep it there until caramel smell is noticeable and the liquid is a nice amber colour. Remove from heat and VERY CAREFULLY add remaining water. It will spatter! Whisk until blended, then allow to cool partially. Whisk in vanilla, then allow to finish cooling. Decant into bottle.
2 cups white sugar
.5 + 1.5 cups water
2t vanilla
Directions
Add sugar and half cup water to pot. Bring to a vigorous boil and keep it there until caramel smell is noticeable and the liquid is a nice amber colour. Remove from heat and VERY CAREFULLY add remaining water. It will spatter! Whisk until blended, then allow to cool partially. Whisk in vanilla, then allow to finish cooling. Decant into bottle.
Monday, April 6, 2020
Meatballs
Ingredients
1 kg ground beef
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
2 eggs
1 small onion, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup finely minced parsley
1 T tomato paste
1 T Worcestershire sauce
1 t dried oregano
1 t salt
1 t ground black pepper
Directions
Preheat oven to 400'. Mix all ingredients thoroughly in large bowl. Scoop mixture onto parchment-lined baking sheet using smallest cookie scooper. Roll each scoop with hands to make firm balls. Bake for 10-15 minutes, until browned. Can be used immediately and/or frozen for future use.
1 kg ground beef
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
2 eggs
1 small onion, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup finely minced parsley
1 T tomato paste
1 T Worcestershire sauce
1 t dried oregano
1 t salt
1 t ground black pepper
Directions
Preheat oven to 400'. Mix all ingredients thoroughly in large bowl. Scoop mixture onto parchment-lined baking sheet using smallest cookie scooper. Roll each scoop with hands to make firm balls. Bake for 10-15 minutes, until browned. Can be used immediately and/or frozen for future use.