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For anyone that avoids gluten or dairy, this is a simple bread that’s also great toasted. No kneading is required so don’t forget your barbell workout that morning.
Ingredients:
130g coconut flour
65g flaxseed + 360ml water
100ml water
4 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
1 tbsp maple syrup
2 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
Method:
Preheat oven to 175⁰C. Line a 2lb cake tin.
Mix the flaxseed in a bowl with 360ml water, then leave to stand for 10 mins. In the mean-time mix all the other ingredients together in a large bowl and then add the flaxseed mixture. Place this in the prepared tin, smoothing with the back of a spoon.
Place in the oven for appx 50-60 mins, the edges and top will have browned and it will be firm to touch. Allow to cool fully before slicing.
Enjoy.
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Introduced by Portuguese merchants in the 16th century, and adapted over time to suit Japanese tastes, this light bouncy sponge is considered a traditional Japanese speciality. More delicate and airy than a regular sponge cake, castella ( カステラ, kasutera) is famous for a fine and moist crumb.
