Sue Maree P: Kitchen Love from Sweden Spring 2023
Yeh! Spring has sprung in Gothenburg the last two weeks. See my beautiful blossom image above. Gothenburg had a slow opening due to the cold weather and snow we had last month.
Sue Maree P
As a self-taught baker, I don't follow rules. My food has to taste amazing, look good and be a little healthy. I love baking with spelt and buckwheat flour and sharing delicious easy dinner ideas.
How to Make Sourdough Spelt Pizza Dough
After commencing my sourdough starter a few months ago, I have now been making delicious spelt pizzas at home using my spelt flour sourdough starter. The spelt sourdough pizzas taste better than any local pizza place here. The sourdough flavour is better and the pizza texture is light and fluffy.
What is Sorghum Flour?
Yes, it is an excellent substitute for wheat flour. But do not substitute recipes 1:1 you will need to blend it with another flour for structure. It is perfect for anyone that can't tolerate wheat flour and those avoiding wheat due to celiac disease.
Swedish Almond Mini Cakes: gluten-free
Swedish almond mini cakes are called mazarinkakka. These simple almond cakes are a delicious moist gluten-free/ flourless mini cake; perfect for afternoon tea or fika.
Soft Spelt Banana Sandwich Bread: no eggs, no dairy
My recipe for soft spelt banana bread is not banana bread that is like a cake. This spelt bread is super soft and fluffy bread perfect for sandwiches or toasting. Using fresh bananas for added sweetness and moisture.
Spelt Hot Cross Buns with Dates Raisins and Orange: no eggs, no dairy
Made with white spelt flour (you could add some wholegrain if preferred), fast-dried yeast, plant-based milk, dates, fresh orange juice and zest, spices and a little oil. They will last in a container for up to three days. Be warned they will not last that long.
Kitchen Love: March 2023
Easter in Gothenburg, Sweden is a big thing. Easter in Swedish is called Glad påsk and they are many decorative displays and shop windows around Gothenburg.
Amazing Cherry Ripe Slice from scratch
Amazing!! This recipe is an Aussie-style cherry ripe slice. This chocolate cherry slice reminds me of the real cherry ripe.
Blueberry Black Rice Pudding
I discovered black rice recently and have enjoyed creating this black rice blueberry pudding, I have also made this using blackberries. I use frozen berries because it's not berry season here in Sweden. Precooking the black rice before making this is the best way to whip it up.
Italian Walnut Cake: gluten-free, torta di noci
This is a traditional Calabrian Italian walnut cake recipe; called torta di noci. This is a gluten-free flourless cake made with only 3 ingredients. Walnuts, sugar and eggs and a little optional lemon or orange zest if you'd like.