Day 327 Braided Bread

Braided Bread

2 3/4 Cups All Purpose Flour
2 1/4 Teaspoons Yeast (1 Package)
3/4 Cups Water
3 Tablespoons Earth Balance
2 Tablespoons Sugar
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
1 Tablespoon Ground Flaxseed
1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
1 Teaspoon Potato Starch
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
3 Tablespoons Water

1.  In the bowl of a stand mixer with a dough hook, combine 1 cup of flour and yeast.  Heat and stir water, Earth Balance, sugar and salt.  Make the sure the water is warm, not hot before adding to the flour.  Mix the remaining ingredients in another small bowl.

2.  Add the water mixture to the flour and beginning stirring.  Add the flax seed mixture.  Beat on stir for 30 seconds then increase the speed to 4.  Add the remaining flour a 1/2 cup at a time.  Knead until the dough makes a bowl.  If the dough is too wet, add a little more flour.

Strips to braid

3.  Oil the bowl, cover and let the dough rise for 1 hour.

Loaf before rising

4.  Punch the dough down and divide into 3 pieces.  Roll each piece into a 12 -14 inch log.  In a greased baking pan, braid the dough.  Cover and let rise for 1 hour.  Brush the loaf with water.

Risen loaf

5.  Bake at 375 F for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Goes well with soup.

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Day 326 Hot Chocolate

Hot Chocolate

1/3 Cup Sugar
1/4 Cup Water
2 Ounces Unsweetened Chocolate, cut up
2 1/2 Cups Almond Milk (Day 312)

1.  In a glass dish, combine sugar, water and chocolate.  Microwave 2 minutes until chocolate is melted.  Stir every 30 seconds.

2.  Blend in milk. Microwave 9 minutes, stirring every 3 minutes.

Makes 2 servings

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Day 325 Cheesy Soup with Broccoli

Cheesy Soup with Broccoli

2 Tablespoons Earth Balance
1/2 Pound Vegan Kielbasa. cubed
1 Onion, chopped
1/2 Teaspoon Caraway Seed
Pepper to taste
1 Bay Leaf
28 Ounces Veggie Broth
1 Russet Potato, peeled and diced
1 1/2 Cup Broccoli, chopped
1 1/2 Cups Cauliflower, chopped
1/4 Cup Soy Milk
1 1/2 Cups Daiya Cheddar, shredded

Ingredients

1. In a soup pot, place Earth Balance, sausage, onion, caraway seed, pepper and bay leaf.  Cook until sausage is browned and onion is tender.

2.  Add stock, potatoes, broccoli and cauliflower. Cook until veggies are soft.

Before adding the cheese

3.  Stir in milk and cheese and cook until cheese is melted.  Discard bay leaf.

Pairs well with  2009 Coudoulet de Beaucastle Cotes du Rhone

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Day 324 Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup

1 Pound Seitan, cubed
5 Cups Bean Stock
1 Onion, chopped
1 Clove Garlic, minced
1 Tablespoon Pesto
1/4 Teaspoon Pepper
1 Can Diced Tomatoes
2 Bay Leaves
2 Cups Pasta, uncooked
1 Zucchini, chopped
1 Cup Cabbage, shredded
2 Cups Green Beans, cut into 1 inch slices
1/2 Cup Celery, chopped
2 Tablespoons Parsley, chopped
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
2 Carrots, peeled and chopped
1 Can Navy Beans
1/2 Cup Red Wine
1/2 Cups Water

Ingredients

  In a large stew pot, place seitan, stock, onion, bay leaves and garlic. Cook 20 minutes.  Add pepper, pesto, tomatoes, pasta, zucchini, cabbage, celery, salt and carrots.  Cook until pasta is soft.  Add the remaining ingredients and cook 15 minutes.  Remove bay leaves and serve.

Goes well with salad.

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Day 323 Sugar Glazed Walnuts

Sugar Glazed Walnuts

1/2 Cup Earth Balance, melted
1 Cup Brown Sugar
1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
4 Cups Walnut Pieces

Ingredients

In a glass dish, combine Earth Balance, sugar and cinnamon.  Microwave 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute.  Add the nuts and mix to coat. Microwave for 3 minutes.  Spread on parchment paper and cool.  Store in an airtight container.

Glaze

Goes well with fruit salad.

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Day 322 BBQ Unribs

BBQ Unribs

1/4 Cup Soy Sauce
3 Tablespoons Nutritional Yeast
2 Tablespoons Smooth Peanut Butter
2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
1 Tablespoon Miso
4 -5 Cloves Garlic
1 1/4 Cups Water
2 1/2 Cups Vital Wheat Gluten
Oil for cooking
Barbecue Sauce (Day 321)
1 Onion, chopped
2 Cups Hot water

Ingredients

1.  In a food processor combine soy sauce, yeast, peanut butter, tomato paste, miso, garlic and water.  Mix well.  With the motor running, add the gluten and mix until a ball forms.

Ribs

2.  Roll the dough into 4 logs.  Cut 4 ribs from each log. Heat a skillet over medium heat with a few tablespoons of oil.  Cook the ribs until they are browned on both sides.

Searing the ribs

3.  Preheat the oven to 375 F.  Layer the ribs in a lasagna pan.  Top with the onion.  Mix 11/2 Cups of barbecue sauce with the water.  Pour over the ribs. Bake for 90 minutes. Serve with extra sauce.

Cook ribs

Goes well with salad.

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Day 321 Barbecue Sauce

Barbecue Sauce

2 Tablespoons Earth Balance
1 Small Onion, finely chopped
1 Cup Ketchup (Day 303)
1/3 Cup White Vinegar
4 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce (Day 297)
1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
1/8 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/4 Teaspoon Chinese 10 Spice Mix
2 Teaspoons Pepper
1 Tablespoon Chili Powder

In a 2 quart glass dish, place Earth Balance and onion.  Microwave 3 minutes.  Add remaining ingredients. Microwave 5 minutes.  Stir and continuing microwaving for 6 minutes until sauce is thickened.  Stir after 3 minutes.

Makes 2 Cups

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