Cereals are a truly versatile product that makes our favorite cereals and side dishes for various dishes. But they can still be used to prepare unusual homemade cakes that can surprise even sophisticated gourmets. We offer to dream up on this topic together with AFG National.
Semolina in gold
Rosy fragrant mannik — a treat for all occasions. And here we will need semolina “National”, produced from soft wheat varieties. Thanks to its special properties and the correct texture, the semolina, which is so much disliked by many, turns into an incredibly delicious pastry. Soak 100 g of semolina in 200 ml of yogurt for 10 minutes. At this time, whisk in a homogeneous mass of 150 g of sugar, 2 eggs and 80 g of softened butter. Gradually introduce the swollen semolina, continuously whipping with a whisk. Then sift 70 g of flour with 1 tsp of baking powder, knead the viscous dough. At the end, add 100 g of crushed dates and a handful of crushed hazelnuts. We spread the dough in a silicone mold and put it in the oven at 180 °C for 40 minutes. Sprinkle the warm mannikin with powdered sugar and lemon zest, and the admiration of your loved ones is guaranteed.
Honey joys
Another very interesting use of semolina is golden honey meatballs. As a base, semolina “National” is ideal. It will give the meatballs a crumbly structure and a pleasant soft taste. First, mix 200 ml of milk, 70 g of liquid honey, 50 g of butter and melt it over low heat. When the mixture warms up, but does not boil yet, pour 120 g of dry semolina. Mix it thoroughly and keep it on the fire under the lid for 5 minutes. Let the mass cool, then enter the raw egg and beat with a mixer into a homogeneous dough. Form the same meatballs, roll in semolina and fry in vegetable oil on both sides. Raspberry or strawberry jam will complement them most harmoniously.
Muffins for health
It is no secret that hercules perfectly replaces flour in baking. But Hercules “National” also enriches it with useful dietary fibers, vitamins and trace elements. Muffins with their participation will help to make sure of this in practice. Knead 3 ripe bananas into a mush, whisk 3 eggs into a fluffy mass. Combine them together, add 200 g of unsweetened natural yogurt, 450 g of ground hercules,1 tbsp baking powder. Knead the dough, add 100 g of chopped walnuts and 200 g of thawed blueberries. Carefully mix, spread the mass on greased molds and bake in the oven at 200 °C for about 25-30 minutes. Such an exquisite delicacy is allowed even for those who do not often indulge in baking!
Crispy pie
From oatmeal flakes, an unusually delicious and easy-to-prepare crumble pie is obtained. With the Hercules “National”, it will become especially crumbly and crispy. First, cut into thin slices 2 dense peaches and 2 hard pears, mix them with 100 g of defrosted cherries without seeds. Pour the mixture of 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp corn starch, pour 2 tbsp lemon juice. We spread everything in an even layer in a heat-resistant form with foil. Next, rub 100 g of sugar, 70 g of butter, 120 g of flour and 0.5 tsp of soda into a crumb. Add 100 g of hercules, a pinch of vanilla and cinnamon. Evenly cover the fruit crumbs in the mold and bake for 30 minutes at 200 °C. A ball of creamy ice cream will turn the crumble into a small culinary masterpiece.
Porridge casserole
As a child, many of our grandmothers prepared a pshennik, which resembles a casserole in taste. Why not revive this wonderful tradition? With the National pshen, the result will exceed all expectations. The bright yellow grains cook well and are great for baking. Steam 200 g of washed millet in boiling water for 5 minutes. Then drain the water, put it in a round shape, add 2 tbsp sugar, 0.5 tsp salt and a pinch of vanilla. Next, fill the cereal with 200 ml of melted milk and put 80 g of butter in slices. If desired, you can add a little dried apricots and raisins for sweetness. Bake the pshennik in the oven at 180 °C for 70-90 minutes. A harmonious pair of fresh fruits, condensed milk or berry jam will make it.
A curious discovery for the whole family will be millet cookies. Bright yellow calibrated millet “National” will give it an appetizing shade and a refined taste. First of all, boil 300 g of cereals until ready. Separately, rub 150 g of sugar with 2 eggs and 180 g of butter. Combine the resulting mass with millet porridge, pour 50-70 g of flour, knead the dough as for gingerbread. We make round cookies and bake for 15 minutes in the oven at 200 °C. This dessert will appeal to even the little fussy ones!
Baked cereals organically and usefully diversify the family menu. And to make it forever loved by your loved ones, use cereals “National”. Each of them is a product of the highest quality, endowed with a harmonious taste and invaluable properties for health.