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This recipe’s sugar content is minimal to allow the add ins (chocolate chips and cherries) to provide the majority of the sweetness. If omitting the add ins, the sugar content may need to be increased to compensate per desired taste.
Preheat Oven Preheat oven to 350°F.
Equipment Small skillet Small bowl Large bowl Rubber spatula Two cookie sheets Wire cooling rack Ingredients 57 grams (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter 142 grams (1 cup) all-purpose flour ¾ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon baking soda 100 grams (½ cup) dark brown sugar 100 grams (½ cup) granulated sugar ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ cup Vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 large egg plus 1 large yolk 255 grams (3 cups) old-fashioned rolled oats 75 grams (½ cup) dried tart cherries 85 grams (½ cup) chocolate chips ½ cup crushed toasted pecans Method Brown Butter Place the butter in a small skillet, set over low-medium heat, allowing the butter to brown while preparing the remaining ingredients. Swirl or gently stir the butter every few minutes. The butter has finished browning when the sizzles and crackles stop. Remove from heat to avoid burning. Combine Dry Ingredients In a small bowl, combine dry ingredients:
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This versatile recipe can be used with a variety of whole grain flours (wheat, spelt, rye), multi-grain cereals, and dried and fresh fruits (cherries, raisins, cranberries, blueberries).
Notes Adjust the brown sugar to compensate for the sweetness of added fruits (or not). If using fresh fruit, delay adding until after the 30 minute absorption step. Yield Makes about 12 muffins. Special Equipment Muffin 12-cup tin Muffin cups (if needed/desired) Preheat Oven Preheat over to 400°F Fruits Possible fruit additions.
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A delicious 1-loaf rye bread that is simple enough to kneed by hand.
Source http://www.thecrepesofwrath.com/2017/01/30/beginners-rye-bread/
Change Log Reduced salt Swapped molasses for honey Equipment One 4-1/2 x 8-1/2 inch loaf pan. Ingredients 7 grams (2¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast 1 cup + 2 tablespoons warm water (about 110-115° F) 1½ tablespoons molasses- divided into ½ tablespoon and 1 tablespoon 30 grams (2 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted 1 tablespoon caraway seeds, plus more for topping 10 grams salt 255 grams (2 cups) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 160 grams (1¼ cup) rye flour 1 egg white, for brushing Instructions Yeast In a large bowl, sprinkle yeast over ¼ cup of warm water. Add in ½ tablespoon molasses and whisk until the yeast dissolves. Let the mixture stand for about 5 minutes, until foamy. After 5 minutes…
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This is the base/original version which is plain, simple, and goes great with most traditional toppings.
Ingredients 270 grams spelt flour 1 tablespoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 cup oat milk ¼ olive oil, melted butter, or one mashed ripe banana ¾ cup oat milk (more or less as needed) Preparation Preheat waffle iron per manufactures directions; oil iron if needed. Deviations are noted for each ingredient list/version.
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My sister Rachael and I baked this pound cake during her March 2nd, 2011 weekend visit. We served individual sliced topped with mashed fresh strawberries and topped with freshly whipped cream. Cardamom Strawberries also go great with this recipe.
Source JoyOfBaking.com: Pound Cake
Notes To make Cake Flour
Combine a ratio of all-purpose flour to corn starch to a total of 2 cups: 1.75:0.25 Done Test A toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
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Ingredients 1 quart fresh strawberries, hulled, quartered, or sliced ½ cup water Seeds of 15 cardamom pods, lightly ground 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 tablespoon honey 1 teaspoon molasses 2 tablespoons bourbon Method Syrup Into a small saucepan, add:
Water Cardamom seeds Sugar Honey Molasses Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until reduced by 75%; stir occasionally.
Add bourbon and stir until the alcohol has evaporated (30 to 60 seconds). Let cool to room temperature. Add to strawberries Places hulled and sliced strawberries in a non-reactive bowl. Pour syrup over strawberries. Lightly stir. Let set for at least one hour or overnight in the refrigerator.
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This cobbler, which comes from the kitchens of Chez Panisse, prizes the berries above all, using only 1/3 cup of sugar. The dough rounds for the top are placed so they don’t cover all the berries, and the juice from the berries bubbles up around the dough.
Source https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/9291-chez-panisses-blueberry-cobbler
Change Log Increased flour for berries; this may need to be adjusted up or down depending on humidity and water content of berries. Added zest of one lemon Added lemon juice Swapped buttermilk for cream Swapped baking soda for baking powder Added spelt Reduced sugar Equipment 1 ½-quart gratin or baking dish Preheat Oven Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
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This recipe is derived from 7-Grain Muffins and modified include ripe bananas and accompanying spices.
Yield Makes about 12 muffins. Special Equipment Muffin 12-cup tin Muffin cups (if needed/desired) Preheat Oven Preheat over to 400°F Ingredients 140 grams (1 cup) seven-grain cereal 2 ripe bananas, mashed 22 grams (1 tablespoon) molasses 64 grams (¼ cup) applesauce 1 ¼ cups buttermilk 115 grams (1 cup) spelt flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground ginger 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 4 cloves, ground ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 egg, slightly beaten Preparation Prep Muffin Tin Place muffin cups in tin. Spray each cup with non-stick cooking spray. Hydrate 7-Grain Cereal In a medium bowl, combine and let stand for 30 minutes:
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These tart and lightly sweet desserts are easy to make, delicious, and are ready to go in just a few hours.
Source https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1022010-lemon-pudding-cakes-with-sugared-raspberries
Change Log Exchanged olive oil for butter. Changed method for combining ingredients Special Equipment 6 8-ounce ramekins 9x13x2" baking dish Preheat Oven Preheat oven to 350°F.
Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for greasing ramekins 3 large eggs, separated 200 grams granulated sugar; divided into two: 3/4 cup and the remaining 3/4 cup buttermilk 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest (about 1 to 2 lemons) 1/2 cup lemon juice (3 to 4 lemons) 1/4 tsp salt 43 grams all-purpose flour 170 grams raspberries Method Prep equipment Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease ramekins with a bit of olive oil. Place ramekins in a 9x13x2" baking dish; evenly spaced without touching one another. Combine base In a large bowl, whisk together:
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Source Based on https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1018182-hot-honey-shrimp.
Preheat Oven Preheat oven to 500°F.
Ingredients 1 tablespoon honey ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne ¼ teaspoon grated lime zest ¼ teaspoon freshly grated ginger 1 garlic clove, grated on a Microplane or finely minced ¼ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1 pound cleaned extra-large shrimp, patted very dry with paper towels 1 tablespoon very cold butter, cubed Lime wedges, for serving 1 jalapeño, halved, seeded and very thinly sliced, for serving 1 tablespoon chives or scallion greens, finely chopped, for serving Preparation Marinade In a medium bowl, combine:
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