Biscuits, Scones, and Pancakes
Thursday, October 23rd, 2008
• Apricot Granola Biscuits
Makes about 3 1/2 dozen
1/2 cup rice or soy milk
1 large egg
2 tbs. olive oil
2 cups Whole-grain Granola
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup chopped apricots
3 tbs. organic cane sugar
2 tbs. chopped fresh chervil
1/4 cup shredded coconut, optional
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly oil two baking sheets. In a large bowl, beat the milk and the eggs together until they are frothy. Beat in the oil. Stir in granola, flour, apricots, sugar, chervil and the coconut if using.
Drop by rounded tbs., about 1 inch apart, onto a prepared baking sheet. Flatten with a fork. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to cooling rack.
• Whole Grain Scones
Makes: 8
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
3 tbs. organic can sugar crystals or granulated sugar
1 tbs. chopped fresh tarragon
1 tbs. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 tbs. olive oil
1 large egg
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly oil a baking sheet. Make scones in a bowl, combine flour, oats, cane sugar, tarragon, baking powder and salt. With a fork, beat olive oil and egg into buttermilk. Use a fork to mix the liquid into the dry ingredients. Dough should be dry enough to handle. If not, add up to 1/4 cup additional flour.
Turn the dough onto prepared baking sheet. Pat dough into a circle about 6 inches in diameter and 1-inch thick. Using a sharp knife, cut a circle of dough into 6 wedges. Bake 15 minutes, until lightly browned. Cool in a rack.
• Buckwheat Apple Pancakes
Makes: 8 3-inch pancakes
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup spelt flakes
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
2 tbs. organic cane sugar or brown sugar
1 tbs. baking powder
1 tbs, chopped fresh rosemary
Pinch of salt
1 apple, shredded
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans
1 cup rice or soy milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 tbs. olive oil, divided
In a medium bowl, combine oats or Granola and spelt. Stir in boiling water and let stand for about 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powders, rosemary and salt and stir with a whisk. Add apple and nuts. Make a well in the center. Stir in mil, egg and 2 tbs. pf the oil into soaked grain. Pour the mixture into dry ingredients and stir just enough to mix.
In a large skillet or griddle, heat remaining tbs. of oil. Spoon 1/4 cup pancake batter onto hot skillet. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until the pancakes are lightly browned on one side. Repeat with remaining batter and re-oil pan as needed.
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Earthly Eating Recipe
Breakfast Burrito
Shredded cheddar, Swiss or other hard cheese
Hard-boiled egg, sliced or grated
Cooked ham, cut into strips
Cooked chicken, cut into strips
Cooked kidney, black or navy beans
Fresh green, such as spinach, sliced cabbage, sprouts or lettuce
Chopped pepper or fruit
Chopped fresh herbs, such as cilantro, parsley, oregano, savory, thyme, rosemary or tarragon
Distribute 2 tbs. cheese and 2 tbs. and 2 tbs, egg, cooked ham, chicken fish or beans along one half-side of a wheat tortilla. Top with 1.4 cup greens and 1.4 cup vegetables or fruit. Sprinkle 1 tbs. chopped fresh herbs over all of the ingredients. Secure with a toothpick and heat in the microwave over for 30 seconds or until the cheese is melted.
Happy Eating!
