Sprouted Millet Herbed Muffins
- 3 cups sprouted millet flour (can use wheat flour or a ½ and ½ combination)
- 2 cups whole organic buttermilk
- 3 organic or pastured eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/4 cup organic butter, melted
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried dill
- 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
- 1/2 teaspoon each, dried oregano, basil, and thyme
- In a large bowl mix flour and buttermilk into a batter.
- Thoroughly blend in remaining ingredients.
- Pour into well-buttered muffin tins or use muffin liners.
- Bake at 350 degrees approximately 35–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of a muffin comes out clean.
NOTE: Check muffins at 30 minutes to ensure they’re not over browning on top. Do the toothpick test at this time. If need to bake longer place a sheet of aluminum foil loosely on top to prevent further browning.
Buttermilk Yeast Rolls
- 1 package Active Dry yeast
- 1/4 cup + 3 tablespoons warm water (105-115 degrees)
- 3 tablespoons maple sugar (or sugar of choice)
- 1/2 cup melted lard
- 4 cups sprouted red or white wheat flour Can also use sprouted Kamut flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Celtic salt
- 1 cup whole organic buttermilk + 1 tablespoon, as necessary
- Dissolve yeast in warm water in a mixing bowl.
- Add buttermilk, sugar, and lard. Mix well.
- Combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add to yeast mixture, mixing well.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. (about 4 minutes in electric mixer).
- Let rest 10 minutes.
- Shape dough into 1 ½-inch balls and place in 2 buttered 9" round glass or ceramic pans.
- Let rise in a warm place (85 degrees) about 1 hour or until doubled in bulk. Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes.
Hush Puppies
- 1 quart Beef tallow or lard, naturally rendered
- 1 1/2 cups sprouted yellow corn flour or cornmeal
- 3/4 cup sprouted flour (your choice)
- 1/2 teaspoon Celtic salt
- 2 teaspoons aluminum-free baking powder
- 3/4 cup diced sweet onion
- 1 1/2 tablespoons maple sugar (or sweetener of choice)
- 1 large organic or pastured egg, lightly beaten
- 1 1/4 cups whole organic buttermilk
- Heat beef tallow to 375 degrees.
- Combine sprouted corn flour and next 5 ingredients.
- Add egg and buttermilk; stir just until moistened.
- If too dry add buttermilk one tablespoon at a time until all ingredients are moistened. Let stand 10 minutes.
- Drop batter by rounded tablespoons into hot tallow (in small batches) and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden.
Tasty Variations:
A. Increase onion to 1 ½ cups and add about 8 oz. crisp crumbled bacon to batter.
B. Add ½ cup chopped green pepper to batter.
C. Add ½ cup well drained chopped pineapple and a chopped jalapeno to batter.
D. Add1 cup organic fresh corn kernels and 1 cup chopped green olives to batter.
E. The possibilities are endless and delicious!
Gluten-Free Sprouted Waffles
- 1 cup sprouted brown rice or sorghum flour (or 50/50)
- 1/2 cup sprouted yellow cornmeal
- 1 1/2 teaspoons aluminum-free baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 large eggs, preferably pastured or organic
- 1/4 cup coconut sap sugar (or brown sugar)
- 2 cups whole organic buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or 2 teaspoons coconut oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees.
- Place a large baking sheet on middle rack.
- Whisk flour, cornmeal, baking powder, soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Lightly beat eggs and sugar in a medium bowl. Add buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Whisk until well blended.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined.
- Preheat your waffle iron.
- Lightly coat it with olive or coconut oil.
- Add enough batter to cover about 2/3 of surface (about 2/3 cup). Distribute batter evenly across surface. Close and cook until golden brown - 4-5 minutes.
- Transfer the waffles to the baking sheet to keep warm until ready to serve. Don't stack so they'll stay crisp.
- Butter them up, add your favorite syrup or fruit sauce, and serve for a yummy breakfast.
Fried Chicken Skins
- 12 chicken skins (breast skins are easiest to work with). Thighs work well, too.
- 1 cup whole organic buttermilk
- 3 tablespoons hot sauce, divided
- 1/2 cup good local honey
- 6 cups lard, beef tallow, or coconut oil
- 1 cup sprouted flour (your choice)
- 1 arrowroot
- • Sea salt and pepper to taste
- With a butter knife, scrape off excess fat from the skins.
- Place them in buttermilk with 1 tablespoon of hot sauce in a large zip lock bag.
- Marinate overnight.
- Mix together honey and remaining 2 tablespoons of hot sauce; set aside.
- Place fat in a Dutch oven. Heat slowly to 375°.
- Meanwhile mix flour and arrowroot in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper.
- Drain chicken skins and toss in the seasoned flour, making sure to coat evenly.
- Place the breaded skins in the oil, and fry until crispy and golden brown, around 2-4 minutes.
- Using a metal strainer or a slotted spoon, remove skins to paper towels to drain.
- Season with salt and pepper, and drizzle a small amount of the hot sauce and honey glaze over top.
- Serve remaining glaze on the side for dipping.