Subj : Yoghurt was:Gluten was: R
To   : Ruth Haffly
From : Dave Drum
Date : Fri Jul 12 2024 06:18:00

-=> Ruth Haffly wrote to Dave Drum <=-

DD> According to my research "Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye,
DD> barley, and triticale. It helps foods maintain their shape.

DD> Sounds like a binder to me.  Bv)=

RH> OK, I guess it is, but not how I thought it would work from years of
RH> baking experience.

DD>       Title: Russian Black Bread
DD>  Categories: Breads, Grains
DD>       Yield: 2 Loaves

RH> Looks good but a bit of gluten will help them rise higher. I generally
RH> use @ 1/4 cup (some ingredients in my bread making aren't measured
RH> precisely, it may be 3 tbsp or 4 of gluten-G-) of gluten for 2 loaves
RH> of bread.

DD> I'm so glad I'm not afflicted w/celiac disease.  Bv)=

RH> Same here, also glad I don't have a problem with lactose intolerance.

DD> My house-mte is mildly lactose intolerant. So I started him on "live
DD> culture, full fat, probiotic yogurt - first from Food Fantasies (my
DD> local Health/Natural foods store) and lately from Hy-Vee who carry a
DD> varsion from Chobani.

RH> I've been buying the Wegman's brand the last few years; the raspberry
RH> and strawberry are my favorite flavors, ones like coffee and coconut I
RH> leave on the shelf. (G)

I buy Chobani, Hy-Vee or Oikos (Dannpn) depending on price. I mostly buy
the "fruit on the bottom" except when I find the raspberry-chocolate is
available. That variety sells out quickly. I'm hoping their bean-counters
will wake up and stoick it in larger quantity. Soon.

A 5 oz container of whatever is in the icebox makes a nice (and healty)
snack. And keeps my stomach from growling.

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     Title: Tzatziki (Cucumber & Yogurt Sauce)
Categories: Sauces, Dairy, Squash
     Yield: 2 1/2 cups

     1 sm Cucumber; grated
     2 c  Greek-style yogurt
     2 ts Garlic; minced
     2 ts Distilled white vinegar
     3 tb Extra-virgin olive oil
          Salt & white pepper

 Peel, seed, and coarsely grate the cucumber. Squeeze
 the grated cucumber between your hands to extract as
 much liquid as possible. You should have about a 1/2
 cup of cucumber when finished.

 Into the container of a food processor, place the
 cucumber and all of the remaining ingredients. Pulse
 to blend. *

 Transfer the blended sauce to a bowl. Cover and chill
 for at least 2 hours or overnight, to allow flavours
 to meld. This sauce will keep for up to a week in the
 refrigerator.

 * original recipe called for "electric blender" but I
 find that a food processor or bowl and whisk work much
 better and allow a bit of texture in the finished
 sauce. -- UDD

 Makes about 2 1/2 cups of sauce.

 Recipe: "Cooking Under Wraps - The Art of Wrapping Hors
 D'Oeurves, Main Courses, and Desserts" by Nicole Routhier.
 Published by William Morrow and Company, 1993

 Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen

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