Banana-kuglof * Banana Gugelhupf

Veoma ukusan, a pritom i zdrav kolač, prepun dobrih vlakana. Banana mu daje mekoću i blagost, a začini interesantnu oštrinu.

A very tasty and healthy cake, brimming with good fiber. The banana gives it mildness and softness, and the spices add tanginess. 

Sastojci:

Ingredients:

4 jaja

110 gr putera plus komadić za podmazivanje modle

200 ml kefira ili jogurta

200 gr običnog brašna

60 gr sitnih ovsenih pahuljica

60 gr ovsenih klica

150 gr žutog šećera

5 zrelih banana

100 gr seckanih oraha

1 kašičica začina 4 epices (mešavina mlevenog đumbira, bibera, muškatnog oraha i karanfilića)

  

4 eggs

110 g butter, and a lump to grease the tin

200 ml kefir or greek yogurt

200 gr plain flour

60 g rolled oats

60 g oat germ

150 g brown sugar

5 ripe bananas

100 g chopped walnuts

1 teaspoon 4 epices spice (ginger, pepper, nutmeg and clove mix)

Uključiti rernu na 200 stepeni. Dobro podmazati modlu. Iseckati puter da omekša. Oljuštiti 3 banane i izgnječiti viljuškom. Razbiti jaja i izmiksati.

Turn the oven on at 200 degrees Celsius. Grease the tin well. Chop the butter to soften it. Peel 3 bananas and mash them with a fork. Add the eggs and mix.

Izmešati sve suve sastojke i dodati polovinu u smesu. Izmiksati. Dodati puter i dobro izmešati da se sve sjedini.

Mix all the dry ingredients and add a half to the batter. Mix. Add butter and mix well.

Dodati ostatak suvih sastojaka i kefir, i još jednom dobro promešati. Iseckati orahe i dodati u smesu, potom iseckati banane na kolutove, i njih dodati u smesu i pažljivo izmešati varjačom. Sve pažljivo sipati u modlu za kuglof.

Add the remaining dry ingredients and mix well once again. Chop the walnuts and add to the batter, then slice the bananas, add them, too, and mix carefully with a spoon. Pour the batter carefully into the Gugelhupf tin.

Staviti u rernu, smanjiti na 180 stepeni pa peći 45 minuta. Potom pojačati na 200 i peći još 10 minuta. Prevrnuti modlu na tanjir i pažljivo podići. Posuti kuglof prah šećerom.

Place the tin in the oven, reduce the heat to 180 degrees and bake for 45 minutes. Then increase the heat to 200 and bake for another 10 minutes. Place a plate over the tin and flip. Remove the tin carefully. Dust with powdered sugar.

Slana torta * Savoury Cake

Ova raskošna 'torta' je vrlo jednostavna za pripremu, a jedan komad je dovoljan za sjajnu užinu ili predjelo.

This luscious 'cake' is very easy to prepare, and one piece is a fantastic snack or starter.

Sastojci:

Ingredients:

3 jaja
100 ml nerafinisanog suncokretovog ulja
200 ml jogurta
kašičica soli
10 kašika belog brašna
2 kašike griza od spelte
5 kašika integralnog brašna
3 kašike ovsenih mekinja
prašak za pecivo
100 grama belog sira
3 pečene, oljuštene i oceđene crvene paprike
semenke za posipanje: susam, bundevine i suncokretove

3 eggs

100 ml non-refined sunflower oil

200 ml plain yogurt

a teaspoon of salt

10 tablespoons plain white flour

2 tablespoons spelt semolina

5 tablespoons integral flour

3 tablespoons oat bran

10 g baking powder

100 g white cheese, feta style

3 grilled, peeled and drained red peppers

seeds for the topping: sesame, pumpkin and sunflower

Uključiti rernu na 180 stepeni. Umutiti jaja mikserom, pa dodati so i prašak za pecivo, polovinu od svog brašna i ulje. Umutiti da se dobro sjedini, pa dodati ostatak brašna i jogurt. Izmiksati dok smesa ne postane glatka.

Turn the oven on at 180 degrees Celsius. Whisk the eggs, add the salt and baking powder, half of the flour mix and oil. Mix well until well combined, then add the rest of the flour mixture and the yogurt. Keep mixing until smooth.

Iseckati paprike na kockice i izdrobiti sir. U mali kalup za pečenje sa ivicama koje se skidaju, prečnika 17 cm, sipati prvo 1 sloj testa pa preko njega poređati seckane paprike.

Dice the peppers and crumble the cheese. Take a cake pan with removable bottom (17cm diameter) and place a layer of batter. Spread the chopped peppers over it.

Potom dodati još jedan sloj testa, pa preko njega rasporediti sir. Na kraju pažljivo rasporediti ostatak testa preko sira.

Then add another layer of batter and top it with cheese. Finally, place the rest of the batter carefully over the cheese.

Posuti obilno semenkama. Staviti u zagrejanu rernu i peći 50 minuta na 170 stepeni, pa još 10 minuta na 200.

Sprinkle abundantly with seeds. Place in a heated oven and bake for 50 minutes at 170 degrees, and another 10 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius.

Prekriti čistom krpom i ostaviti 10 minuta da odleži. Potom skinuti ivicu kalupa i servirati.

Cover with a clean cloth and let it rest for 10 minutes. Then remove the side of the pan and serve.

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.

Neči, palačinke od kestena iz Toskane - Necci, Tuscan chestnut pancakes

‘Prođe leto, dođe jesen, sa drveta pade kesten…’

Neči su tradicionalne palačinke sa severa Toskane koje se prave od kestenovog brašna i peku u posebnim tučanim tiganjima na vatri. Za moderne, gradske potrebe možemo koristiti bilo koji tiganj koji se ne lepi.

‘Summer is over, autumn is near, a chestnut fell from the tree, hear…’

Necci are the pancakes traditionally made in the North of Tuscany with chestnut flour and baked in special, cast iron pans in an open fire. In modern, urban circumstances, any non-stick pan will do.

Sastojci:

Ingredients:

1 šolja vode

1 šolja kestenovog brašna

prstohvat soli

za nadev: sir rikota i med

1 cup water

1 cup chestnut flour

a pinch of salt

for the filling: ricotta cheese and honey

Umutiti kestenovo brašno, vodu i malo soli tako da se svi sastojci dobro sjedine. Tiganj podmazati maslinovim uljem. Sipati malu kutlaču smese i peći s obe strane. Nakon svake palačinke ponovo podmazati tiganj maslinovim uljem.

Mix the chestnut flour, water and salt well. Grease the pan with olive oil. Pour a small ladle of batter into the pan, bake on each side. Always grease the pan again before pouring the batter.

Filovati rikotom i medom, ili bilo kojim slanim ili slatkim nadevom po želji.

Fill with ricotta and honey, or any desired sweet or savoury ingredient.

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Ovo je još jedan ‘sirotinjski’ recept, savršen u svojoj jednostavnosti. Nekada davno, neči su se pekli na otvorenom ognjištu na koje bi se postavila zemljana posuda prekrivena kestenovim lišćem. Preko lišća bi se sipalo testo, prekrivalo novim slojem lišća, pa novom zemljanom posudom, i ceo proces ponavljao. Na taj način palačinke bi od lišća poprimile dodatnu aromu, kao i prelepu šaru.

This is yet another example of ‘cucina povera’, poor people’s food, wonderful in its simplicity. A long time ago, necci used to be baked in open fire, by placing large earthenware dishes directly in flames, lined with chestnut leaves. The batter would be spread over the leaves, followed by another layer of leaves, pressed by another earthenware dish and the entire procedure repeated. Thus, the pancakes would be additionally infused with the aroma of the leaves, and given a beautiful, natural pattern.

Mafini iz blendera s kestenovim brašnom * Quick Muffins with Chestnut Flour

Idealan recept za prezauzete ljude osetljive na gluten. Kestenovo brašno je izuzetno zdravo i odlična zamena za brašna od žitarica.

An ideal recipe for gluten sensitive, busy people. Chestnut flour is very healthy and an excellent alternative for grain flour.

Sastojci:

Ingredients:

1 čaša (od 200 ml) kestenovog brašna
1 čaša ovsenih pahuljica
2 jaja
2 kašike ulja od lešnika
2 kašike meda
malo esencije vanile ili vanilin šećer
1 prašak za pecivo
2 zrele banane

1 glass (200 ml) chestnut flour

1 glass rolled oats

2 eggs

2 tablespoons hazelnut oil

2 tablespoons honey

vanilla extract

16 g baking powder

2 ripe bananas

Uključiti rernu na 175 stepeni. Sve sastojke staviti u blender (moj zaprema 800 ml) i izmiksati.

Preheat oven to 175 degrees C. Place all ingredients in a blender (mine allows max. 800 ml) and blend.

Postaviti papirne korpice u modlu za mafine. Od ove smese dobija se 6 komada. Napuniti korpice do pola smesom.

Place six muffin cups in a muffin tin. Fill them half-way with the mixture.

Dodati voće ili orašaste plodove po želji: bademe, orahe, bobičasto voće, seckane jabuke... ili komadiće čokolade.

Add preferred fruit or nuts: almonds, walnuts, berries, chopped apples... or chocolate chips.

Peći 20 minuta na 175 stepeni, i još 15 minuta na 200.

Bake for 20 minutes at 175 degrees, then increase to 200 degrees for additional 15 minutes.

Bakini cimet-bademi * Granny's Cinnamon Almonds

Ovaj jednostavan, starinski keks nas vodi u detinjstvo.

This simple, old-fashioned cookie will give you childhood nostalgia.

Sastojci:

Ingredients:

200 gr putera

2 kašike tamnog šećera

3 kašike kristal šećera

2 jaja

rendana korica limuna

½ praška za pecivo

kašika cimeta

oko 400 gr brašna

sirovi badem

prah šećer

200 g butter

2 tablespoons brown sugar

3 tablespoons white sugar

2 eggs

lemon zest

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

approximately 400 g plain flour

raw almonds

powdered sugar

Umutiti puter sa šećerom, pa dodati jaja i sjediniti. Dodati pola mere brašna, zajedno sa praškom za pecivo, cimetom, koricom limuna, pa dobro umutiti varjačom. Potom mesiti rukom, dodavajući brašna po potrebi dok testo ne prestane da se lepi, ali i dalje ostane meko.

Mix the butter with sugar, add the eggs and stir. Add half of the flour, together with the baking powder, cinnamon, lemon zest, and mix well with a spoon. Then knead with a hand, adding the flour gradually, until the dough stops being sticky, but is still soft and light.

Obložiti pleh peki-papirom i uključiti rernu na 200 stepeni. Od testa praviti kuglice veličine oraha, pa u svaku utisnuti po jedan badem. Peći 20 minuta i odmah bogato uvaljati u prah šećer.

Line the baking tray with paper and turn the oven on at 200 degrees C. Make walnut-size balls from the dough and press an almond into each. Bake for 20 minutes and wrap lavishly in powdered sugar.