Saturday, March 26, 2011

Sourdough Cornbread

Preheat oven to 425F. Grease an 8 x 8-inch baking pan liberally with shortening or butter. In a large mixing bowl, combine

1 C stone-ground yellow cornmeal

2 T sugar

1/4 C butter

1/2 tsp salt

1 C scalded milk

Stir to dissolve butter and sugar. let cool until just warm. Blend in

1 C sourdough starter

1 egg

1 tsp baking soda

Beat well. Pour into prepared pan. Bake at 425F for 30 - 35 minutes. Serve warm with butter and preserves. Makes 9 servings.

The texture and flavor are just lovely!

Sourdough Christmas Cake

Sourdough Christmas Cake

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Fermented Sour Dough Tortillas

Sourdough Tortillas

Fermented Raw Salsa

Ingredients

1 #10 can diced tomatoes, drained, juice reserved
2 yellow onions
3 limes
4 jalapenos
5 cloves garlic
1 bunch of cilantro
1/4 cup kefir whey
1 T. sea salt

Directions:

finely dice onions, jalapenos, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and salt in food processor; dump in gallon jar; pulse drained tomatoes in food processor until it resembles thick, chunky apple sauce; dump in gallon jar; add whey; tighten lid; shake jar to mix thoroughly; allow to ferment in pantry for 2-3 days; refrigerate;

Fermented Roasted Tomato Salsa

Fermented Roasted Tomato Salsa

Natural Berry Soda

Natural Berry Soda

I might even try this with organic lemons instead of berries!

Herbal Tea Soda

Kefir Enhanced Fermented Herbal Tea Soda