Urmenjaci - Honey Dates

Neki sastojci iz moje kuhinje nadahnuli su me da osmislim recept za ovaj kolač, i mogu neskromno reći da je rezultat božanski. Sam ukus je spoj istoka i zapada, a začini kojima obiluje ostaju u ustima i podižu raspoloženje dugo nakon što je kolač pojeden. A ne, ne radi se o opojnim drogama!

Some ingredients from my kitchen inspired me to put together the recipe for this biscuit, and I can say quite boastfully that the result is divine. The taste itself is a mixture of East and West, and the spices keep lingering in the mouth and creating good mood long after the biscuit is eaten. And no, there are no drugs in it!

Sastojci:

Ingredients:

(mera je šolja od 200 ml)
2 šolje brašna
1 šolja sitno mlevenog badema
1/2 šolje meda
1/3 šolje ulja od lešnika
50 gr putera
prstohvat soli
2 kašičice začina Quatre epices (ako nema u prodavnici, lako ga je napraviti, mešanjem sušenog mlevenog đumbira, muskatnog oraščeta, karanfilića i crnog bibera)
1 kašičica mlevenog cimeta
1 kašičica praška za pecivo
Za fil: 14 velikih urmi i 14 sirovih badema
prah šećer za posipanje

(1 cup =200 ml)

2 cups plain flour

1 cup finely ground almonds

1/2 cup honey

1/3 cup hazelnut oil

50 g butter

a pinch of salt

2 teaspoons Quatre epices (mix of ground ginger, nutmeg, clove and black pepper)

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon baking powder

For the filling: 14 large dried dates and 14 raw almonds

Powdered sugar for the dusting

Urme moraju biti meke, u slučaju da su tvrde potopiti ih na kratko u toplu vodu i ocediti. Svaku urmu zaseći i izvaditi koščicu pa umesto nje umetnuti badem i zatvoriti.

Dates should be soft, in case they are not, soak them briefly in hot water and drain. Make a small incision on each date, remove the pit, insert an almond and close.

U činiji za mešenje pomešati sve suve sastojke, ostaviti samo pola šolje brašna za kasnije. Dodati puter i utrljati ga u brašno. Potom dodati ulje od lešnika i dobro izmešati.

Mix all dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, except for half a cup flour which you should save for later. Add butter and rub it in. Add the hazelnut oil and mix well.

Na kraju dodati med, izmešati, pa dodajući preostalo brašno rukom umesiti testo u činiji. Uključiti rernu na 200 stepeni i staviti peki-papir na veći pleh.

Finally add the honey, and adding the remaining flour, knead the dough in the bowl. Turn the oven on at 200 degrees C and line a large tin with baking paper.

Otkinuti komad testa, dovoljno velik da se obavije oko urme. Oblikovati ga u ruci i napraviti udubljenje.

Take a piece of dough, large enough to wrap it around the date. Shape it in hand and press in the middle.

Obaviti celu urmu testom, oblikovati u glatku veknicu i staviti na pleh.

Envelop the entire date with the dough, shape it into a smooth little loaf and place on the baking tray.

Svaki urmenjak probušiti čačkalicom, staviti u zagrejanu rernu i peći petnaestak minuta na 200 stepeni, dok blago ne porumene.

Use a toothpick to create small vents in each biscuit, place in a pre-heated oven and bake for approximately 15 minutes at 200 degrees C, until they turn slightly golden brown.

Urmenjake složiti na tanjir pa obilno posuti prah-šećerom. Sjajni su i topli, kada se urma u sredini topi a badem svojom hruskavošću razbija monotoniju, a i hladni, ako opstanu.

Place the honey dates on a large plate and dust lavishly with powdered sugar. They are fantastic when warm, with the melting date in the middle and crunchy almond braking the monotony, as well as cold, if they survive the temptation.

Majmunski hlepčići * Mini-Monkey Bread

Danas pravim majmunski hleb, i sladak i slani, ali umesto u kalup za kuglof stavljam ga u modlice za mafine. Na taj način dobijam po 6 lepih, slanih i slatkih užina.

I'm making monkey bread today, sweet and savoury. However, instead of a large mold, I'm baking them in separate muffin cups. Thus I am getting 6 sweet and 6 savoury snacks.

Sastojci:

Ingredients:

1 suvi kvasac razmućen u 2 dl tople vode sa prstohvatom šećera
kašika žutog šećera
2 kašike prirodnog, nerafinisanog kokosovog ulja
1 jaje
1/2 kašičice soli
500 gr belog brašna, plus još malo za premešavanje
     i još:
za slatke hlepčiće
     cimet
     javorov sirup
za slane hlepčiće
     maslinovo ulje
     8-9 seckanih suvih crnih maslina bez koščice
     ruzmarin

10 g dry yeast dissolved in 200 ml warm water with a pinch of sugar

a tablespoon of brown sugar

2 tablespoons non refined coconut oil

1 egg

1/2 teaspoon salt

500 g plain flour, plus a little bit more for later

and:     

for sweet monkeys

     cinnamon     

maple syrup     

for savoury monkeys

olive oil     

8-9 chopped pitted dry black olives     

rosemary     

Kada kvasac nadođe, sipati ga u posudu u kojoj je već pomešano brašno, šećer i so. Dodati jaje i umutiti varjačom.

Once the yeast grows, pour it in a mixing bowl already containing the mixed flour, sugar and salt. Add an egg and stir well with a spoon.

Sipati ulje u šaku, pa umesiti rukom u testo. Oblikovati u loptu i ostaviti najmanje pola sata u posudi, pokriveno krpom, da naraste.

Pour the coconut oil in the palm of the hand, and knead the dough. Shape it into a ball and let it rest for at least half an hour, covered with a cloth.

Pripremiti kalup za mafine i papirne korpice. Kada testo naraste, posuti dasku brašnom i razmesiti ga. Podeliti nožem na pola.

Prepare a muffin tin and baking cups. Once the dough rises, sift some flour onto a board and knead. Cut it in half with a knife.

Jednu polovinu testa iseckati na komadiće. Svaki komadić umočiti u maslinovo ulje, posuti s malo ruzmarina i staviti u papirnu korpicu. Između staviti po par komadića seckanih maslina. Ponavljati proces dok ne potrošimo sve komadiće testa kojima ćemo napuniti 6 korpica. U svaku korpicu bi trebalo staviti 4-5 komadića, pa je najbolje unapred izdeliti komadiće na zasebne gomilice.

Cut one half of the dough into small pieces. Dip each piece into the olive oil, sprinkle with rosemary and place in the paper cup. Place several pieces of chopped dry olive between them. Repeat the process until all the pieces are used and 6 cups filled. Each cup should contain 4-5 pieces of dough, so it is wise to plan ahead and separate the pieces into small piles. 

Sad prelazimo na slatke hlepčiće. Preostalu polovinu testa opet iseći na komadiće, i po istom principu umakati prvo u javorov sirup, pa posuti cimetom i ređati u korpice.

And now the sweet monkeys. Cut the remaining dough into pieces, and, using the same principle, dip them in the maple syrup first, then sprinkle with cinnamon and place into paper cups.

Kad su sve korpice napunjene, uključiti rernu na 180 stepeni, i dok se rerna greje, testo će taman još malo da naraste.

Once all the cups are filled, turn the oven on to 180 degrees C, and while it is heating up, the dough will have some time to rise a bit more.

Peći 25-30 minuta, dok hlepčići ne porumene. Ostaviti par minuta da odstoje pa servirati. Slatke hlepčiće odmah izvaditi iz korpica, jer će se zalepiti za papir kad se ohlade.

Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the monkeys get golden brown. Let them rest for a couple of minutes before serving. Remove the sweet monkeys from the baking cups immediately, since it will be much more difficult once they get cold. 

Zdrava ovsena kaša * Healthy Oatmeal

Evo zdravog doručka za prezaposlene ljude. Može se spremiti i veče pre, poklopiti i sutradan poneti na posao.

Here's a healthy breakfast for busy people. You can prepare it in the evening, and take it to work the following morning.

Sastojci:
-ovsene pahuljice, 50 gr
-ovsene mekinje, 15 gr
-lomljeno laneno seme, 5 grama (kašičica)
-mleveni rogač, 10 gr (puna supena kašika)
-mleveni cimet, pola kašičice
-sirovi badem, 10 gr ili oko 10 komada
-grožđice, 15 gr ili 1 supena kašika
-250 ml kipuće vode
-bobičasto voće (po želji)

Ingredients:

-rolled oats, 50 gr

-oat bran, 15 gr

-coarsely ground flax seed, 5 gr (1 teaspoon)

-ground carob, 10 gr (1 tablespoon)

-ground cinnamon, half a teaspoon

-raw almonds, 10 gr or approx. 10 pieces

-raisins, 15 gr or 1 tablespoon

-250 ml boiling water

-berries (optional)

Sipati sve suve sastojke u činiju, preliti sa 250 ml kipuće vode, poklopiti i ostaviti da odstoji 10 minuta, ili preko noći.

Pour all dry ingredients into a bowl, add 250 ml of boiling water, put a lid on and leave to soak for 10 minutes, or overnight.

Naknadno se može dodati sveže ili smrznuto bobičasto voće.

Feel free to add some berries later, fresh or frozen.

Sve ove sastojke (osim vode i voća, naravno) možete spremiti unapred, spakovati u kesice i koristiti kod kuće ili na poslu kada ste u žurbi. Ovaj doručak garantuje sjajnu probavu, a ovas ima malu kalorijsku vrednost i visok glikemijski indeks, pa će vas držati do ručka.

You can make your own individual packs with these ingredients (except the water and the berries, of course), and use them at home or work, when you are short of time. This breakfast guarantees good digestion. Oats are famous for their low calorie value and high glycemic index, and will keep you going till lunchtime.