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Onion Bagel

For the dough – 300g (8.8oz) strong white bread flour 4g (0.14oz) instant dry yeast  6g (0.2oz) salt 10g (0.35oz) oil 20g (0.7oz) honey 175g (6.2oz) warm water* 1/2 dry onion flakes For boiling – 1kg (2.2lb) of water 30g (1oz) honey To top – 1 egg, beaten Seeds of your choice. I used sesame and poppy seeds. 1. In  a bowl, combine the water, yeast,  oil, and honey to  hydrate the yeast 2. Combine, flour, salt, dry onion flakes in a food  processor 3. With the food processor running, drizzle liquid mixture. When all liquid is added, continue to spin for another 30 seconds. The dough will be quite dry.  4. Transfer dough to a cutting board or work surface and knead it by hand for about 2-3 minutes as shown in the video 5. Transfer dough to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a lid, and allow to ferment for 25 minutes( BL) but maybe 1 hour.  6. Divide dough into 125 gram each( 3?) 7. shape each epiece into a long rope while de-gassing slighly.  8. Wrap...

Apple Yeast Bread with Poolish

  Ingredients Starter( Poolish) 110   ml (g)   100 F (38 C) warm water 3  g   instant dry yeast for starter  110   g   all-purpose unbleached white flour Master Dough 400   g   all-purpose unbleached white flour 4  g   active dry yeast 250   ml (g)   water 12   g   sugar 1  tsp 2 large   red apples, cubed( 2 cups) extra flour for dusting Instructions Make starter In a  bowl mix  by combining all listed ingredient in Starter. Cover with a lid and let rise at room temperature for minimum of 6 hour to overnight.  In a big bowl,  a dd the water with the poolish and stir well to loosen and well mixed.  Prepare the bread dough. Add 400g flour, another 4g yeast, 1 tsp salt, 12 grams sugar and 250 ml water and mix them until there is no dry flour. I like to start with a dough whisk and then a bowl scraper.  With both hands, tuck the dough to make a round ball.  First rise...

Jambalaya

  Make jambalaya using a rice cooker couldn't be easier! This comfort classic is packed with flavor and ready in no time.   Ingredients  12 oz andouille sausages( or any spice sausages you like to use) sliced  1 medium onion, diced  2 stalks celery, diced  2 red/yellow/orange bell peppers, diced  2 green peppers, diced 1/2 head of garlic, minced 1-2 tbsp butter/olive oil  2-3 tbsp Cajun seasoning  1 tbsp paprika  2 tsp dried thyme and oregano 2 cups long grain brown or white rice, washed and drained excess water  3 cups chicken stock or water with bouillon  cubes( I used 2 cubes) 1 can of diced or whole tomatoes( 14 oz) including juice 2 cup of cooked bean of your choice Green onion for garnish  Salt and pepper to taste 1. cook vegetables( onion, celery, and peppers in a sauté setting for 5 minutes with butter or olive oil. 2. add minced garlic, rice, dry thyme and oregano, paprika, and Cajun seasoning. Stir and cook ...

Savory Vegetarian Phyllo Pastry

 Ingredients 1 large onion, chopped 700 gram of mushrooms and beyond beef ground, 4-5 garlic cloves, minced 10 oz spinach-blanched for 10 second 5oz feta, crumbed 5 oz artichokes, chopped Salt and pepper ½ vegan bouillon cube, optional Combination of herbs: parsley, dills, and/or mint 6 tables spoons of butter and/or olive oil Instructions Make the filling: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil with the onions and a pinch of salt. Cook until soft and golden. About 7-8 minutes. Clean and slice the mushrooms Add the mushrooms to the pan and cook over medium-high heat until tender and until their juices have dried up. Add Beyond Beef Ground, break up and cook. Add bouillon cube of your choice, optional Add ground black pepper, to taste Add the garlic and warm through until fragrant. Add blenched spinach. cook until most of the juices have evaporated. Remove the pan from the heat and add crumbed feta.  Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Assemble the Sp...

Artisan Bread with Poolish

  Poolish is a pre-dough made by using flour, water, and a pinch of yeast. By making Poolish in advance, you are starting the fermentation process before you make your bread dough.   This produces bread with improved flavor and texture. Ingredients Poolish 150g bread flour 150g water (room temperature) 1 small pinch instant or fast-acting yeast let the polish ripen on counter 6-24 hours, preferably at least 12   Final dough 280 g      water (room temperature) 2 g or ½ tsp   instant yeast 350 g     bread flour 50 g rye flour 10g       Salt All of poolish   Instructions Making Poolish ·          In a large bowl, add the flour, water, and a pinch of yeast. Mix with a spoon until everything is well combined. ·          Cover tightly with a plastic wrap or lid and let it rest for 6-24 hours ...

Hearty vegetables soup with barley and lentil # shorts

Ingredients  2 tablespoons neutral oil, more as needed 1 medium yellow onion 6  medium stalks celery 1 large zucchini 3 medium carrots 1/3 of big russet potato + 1/3 of sweet potato 1 Tbsp. minced garlic 1/3 C of red lentil and 1/3 C of barley, rinsed and drained excess water Salt, to taste and to add when cooking onion 3 medium size Roma tomatoes, chopped 1 (14-ounce) can tomatoes, whole or diced tomato 6 cups No-odium vegetable broth, homemade or store bought 3 bouillon cube of your choice, I used vegan no beef and no chicken cubes 4 cups baby spinach or baby kale 1 cup cooked/frozen and thaw green peas Dry herb of your choice: I used 1 tsp each of thyme and oregano 5 fresh thyme springs( optional) 3-4 bay leaves, dry or fresh 4 cups baby spinach or baby kale 2 tablespoons basil pesto, for serving, optional Parmesan cheese( optional)  and crusty bread, for serving Instruction Prepare the vegetables. Dice the following (no larger than 1/2-inch), keeping them separate....

Best Pumpernickel rye bread recipe

  This pumpernickel rye bread recipe is different from “traditional Pumpernickel Bread”, which takes a long time to bake and uses 100 % rye flour.  This is my take on pumpernickel rye bread with two types of flours- light Rye and bread flours with so many flavors of cocoa, molasses, coffee, and caraway seeds, and lighter texture. This recipe needs a stand-mixer or hand kneading.  If you want to know the no-knead version of this bread recipe, let me know! I will be happy to share with you. I look forward to hearing from you all about how yours turns out.  Thank you very much for watching. If you like my video, please subscribe and give me a thumbs up.  Happy Baking and Cooking! Ingredients ·       4  tablespoons  salted butter, soften, plus more for brushing ·       1/2 teaspoon sugar ·       1 envelope (2 1/4 teaspoons) instant yeast ·       1 3/4 cup wa...