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BAKED GOODIES
Here
are a few tips or using healthy substitutions when
baking.
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I try to use Spelt flour when possible.
Spelt is a grain that works a lot like wheat, but
does not cause allergy problems like wheat does.
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When using spelt flour substitute 1/14 cups
spelt for every 1 cup of wheat flour.
You
can get whole spelt that is similar to whole wheat
flour, or you can purchase white spelt flour that
works like unbleached flour.
Sucanat is a sweetener made from the dried sugar
cane juice. It's very high in minerals and has a
wonderful rich flavor. It does not cause a big rise
and drop in blood sugar like regular sugars do.
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When a recipe calls for shortening, you may use
butter as a healthier choice.
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Light Olive oil can be used in cooking where
ever vegetable oil is called for. OR... it can
be used in place of butter or shortening by
using 1/3 cup olive oil to every 1/2 of butter
or shortening.
HEALTHY GLAZED NUTS
- 11/2 cup Sucanat or brown
sugar
- 2 cups nuts of your choice
- Dash of salt
Heat a large
skillet to medium.
Add the nuts and let toast slightly...stir a
little.
Gradually ad the Sucanat or brown sugar,
stirring all the while.
Continue to stir until you see the sugar melt
and turn to a rather syrupy consistency.
* This is the tricky part... don't let it burn!
Make sure the nuts
are all coated.
Remove to a piece of foil and let cool.
Can be stored for a few weeks, but they probably
won't last that long!!
* Sucanat is a natural sweetener made from dried
sugar cane juice. It's very high in minerals and
doesn't cause a big fluctuation in blood sugar
levels.
NONI'S
DREAM DATES
Make a crumbly mixture of these ingredients:
- 1 1/2cup white spelt flour
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Bake in a 9x9 inch pan for about 15min.or
until a light golden brown.
Beat 2 egg whites until stiff
and then beat in the following:
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1/2 tea. baking powder
- 1/2 tea. salt
- 2 tbl. flour
Fold in:
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1 tea. vanilla
Spread on top of the first
mixture and bake about 30 min. Cut when cool
into smallish pieces. Very rich!
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