Awww: tasty and cute whole wheat piggy bread! These healthy buns look especially adorable packed face-up in a lunch container. You can make plain bread rolls or fill them with spinach, tomatoes, cheese, salami the skys the limit! FROM LA CARMINA’S UPCOMING COOKBOOK: Cute Yummy Time (October 09, Perigee/Penguin USA). Visit www.lacarmina.com for more info and to pre-order the book! Makes 8 pig faces 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour 1 package active dry yeast 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar or equivalent in stevia/agave 3/4 cup hot water (about 175 to 200°F) 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup egg whites 2 tablespoons rosemary leaves, for garnish 2 tablespoons peppercorns, for garnish 3 egg yolks In a food processor, combine the flour, yeast, salt, and sugar. In a small bowl, stir together the hot water and oil. With the mixer running on low speed, gradually pour in the wet ingredients until the dough begins to come together in a ball. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until elastic, about 5 minutes. Cover the dough and let rest for 10 to 20 minutes. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line a 9-inch baking pan with parchment paper and prepare the filling, if desired. Roll out the dough until 1/8-inch thick. To make the faces, cut the dough into 20 (3-inch-wide) circles with a cookie cutter or the rim of a mug. To make the snouts, cut the rest of the dough into 8 (1-inch-wide) circles with a cookie cutter or bottle cap. To make 16 ears, cut 4 of the larger circles …
Gramma Willi’s corn bread. This is the basic version, with fancier versions on the way… this one will get you started, teaching you a delicious and healthy corn bread. Join us at Rough Times Cooking dot Com, learn to cook some great recipes that cost you little money. Feed your family well, and become part of our online community. Ingredients: 2 cups flour 1 Cup Corn Meal 1/4 tsp Salt 2 tbsp Baking Powder 2 tbsp Sugar 2 Cups Water