But first, I thought I'd drop in and give you this really simple recipe for a lovely little gluten-free, pan fried "scone". For what do you do when you have a flour you don't quiiiite know how to use? You add liquid until it's workable and then you either bake it, or fry it!
I love going to shops that sell more exotic foods and different flours and such, I found one that sold all kinds of flour, one being amaranth - and I just had to try it, so in my basket a little bag of amaranth flour went, and when trying to decide what to make - I settled for a simple "scone"-like mixture.
It had a bit of a strong flavour to it, and so I decided that since it wa my first time using it,I would add some spices, and turn it into a thick little pizza thing, and it worked a treat! I will try and improve upon this recipe, but I thought it was too nice not to share, and also so I could maybe get some hints and tips about amaranth flour from you, should you happen to know more about it, because I was more of less clueless!
Amaranth Pan-Fried "Scone"
(Makes 1)
50g amaranth flour
A little salt, basil and cayenne pepper
About 3 tbsp water (A good splash)
Toppings of choice, I used:
Vegan cream cheese, 1 tsp tomato purée, oregano, salt and black pepper, and a couple of basil leaves to garnish.
- Combine the amaranth flour with the seasonings, stir to combine and make a well in the middle.
- Now add the splash of water and work the dough until you have a dough with a sort of play-doughish texture, leave for a couple of minutes.
- Roll out to about a 1cm thick "scone", or thinner if you want a bigger surface for the topping, but careful so the dough doesn't start cracking at the edges.
- Heat a small pan on medium-low heat and dry fry, turning every few minutes to prevent it from burning, you can also of course fry it in a little oil for some extra flavour.
- Once done, simply have it with whatever your heart desires, and enjoy!
Have you ever used amaranth flour?
So long for now! I've charged my camera, so I will hopefully have a few snaps to share when I get back in about ten days' time!
Recipe by yours truly,
- Jules x
Never seen anything like this before but it looks sooo yummy and healthy! I'll be trying this out for sure!
ReplyDeleteP.S. by the way, thanks for stopping by my blog, I have to say yours' really cute, too! So many appealing recipes!
xo, Elisa
Hi Elisa, and thank you so much :) I am looking forward to trying out more recipes using amaranth flour. This is a simple little recipe perfect for breakfast :)
DeleteReally appreciate your comment Missy! Hope you have a lovely day :) x
This sounds great!! I haven't seen anything like it before. Also, have fun in Norway!! So exciting :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Katrina! The great thing is you can add whatever herbs and spices you want to the mixture :) x
DeleteI have always wanted to go to Norway! Have fun! I do want to see pictures. Maybe some ideas to what I should do when I actually end up going :)
ReplyDeleteAwh that is great! Today I have been a right stereotype today and climbed mountains for two and a half hours and had raspeballer (Norwegian dumpling-type things served with lots of things on the side :) ) for dinner! I will try and get together a post with pictures :) Whereabouts in Norway is it you're wanting to go to? I'm from Bergen myself in the West, but the South of Norway is beautiful as well :) x
DeleteI have used amaranth to make breakfast stuff with -- all baked goods that I really liked! Seeing that I try to stay grain free though... haven't experienced much with it since!! I must say, I love the look of your scones, though. Making them savory works for me!!
ReplyDeleteDanke schön Rose! Do you remember any recipes that sort of stood out for you when you tried it? Wouldn't mind trying to make something a little sweet too, but the day I made this - it really hit the spot :) Surprisingly filling too! x
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