Benefit
It should be remembered that not all flour is equally harmful. For example, unsweetened baked goods made from wholemeal flour are a source of fiber that is beneficial for the digestive system. But you always need to know when to stop. After all, the abuse of even healthy products can cause significant harm.
- Bran and rye are a source of carbohydrates with a low glycemic index. These are healthy carbohydrates that provide a long-lasting feeling of satiety and stimulate brain activity.
- White is rich in protein, iron, phosphorus and potassium.
- Eating black has a positive effect on the functioning of the nervous system, prevents fatigue, and improves the condition of the skin, hair and nails.
- Allows you to remove toxins, heavy metal salts and radionuclides.
- By eating bran or rye bread, you will significantly reduce the total number of calories you consume, as you will feel full much faster and eat less. You should completely avoid confectionery products and sugar (the combination, beloved by many, with honey or jam is prohibited). In addition, the calorie content of bread is much lower than, for example, shortbread or chocolate. Eat it with pieces of lean meat and fresh vegetables. For example, 25 g of bran bread, 20 g of boiled chicken meat and a cucumber are an ideal snack between breakfast and lunch.
Harm
Store-bought bread made from premium wheat flour has virtually no beneficial properties for the body. The fact is that in the process of producing such flour, “ballast substances” are removed from cereals - the flower shell (bran), the grain germ (a source of vitamin E) and the aleurone layer of the grain (a source of protein valuable for the body).
Then it is bleached so that baked goods from it have an attractive appearance. The result is refined flour with a high starch content, which contributes to the appearance of extra pounds. In addition, factory-made bread made from such flour contains various nutritional additives. These are preservatives (for example, sorbic acid), flavorings, emulsifiers and disintegrants.
Another point is yeast. Yeast fungi disrupt the intestinal microflora, which impairs digestion and provokes putrefactive processes. In addition, they interfere with the absorption of vitamins and microelements necessary for the body. Under such conditions, toxins accumulate that can provoke many serious diseases (gastritis, seborrhea, gallstones).
When choosing bread in the store, be sure to pay attention to its composition. If you watch your diet and care about the health of your family, make a choice in favor of natural foods.
How much does a piece of bread weigh?
In order to accurately determine the weight of the piece you cut, you can use a kitchen scale. You can use a simpler method of calculation. For example, a loaf of “Borodinsky” weighs 350 g. If you cut it into 10 parts, you will get 10 slices of 35 g each, if you cut it into 20, the weight of each piece will be 17.5 g. Before cutting, conditionally divide the loaf into equal parts. A piece of bread 1.5 cm thick weighs 25-30 g.
Preparing sweet buns:
Step 1: prepare butter or margarine.
Place butter or margarine on a cutting board and use a knife to chop into small cubes. Then we move the component into a free saucer and leave it aside for a while. To prepare the dough, we must have soft butter or margarine. Therefore, we let it reach room temperature on its own without speeding up this process by using a microwave oven.
Step 2: prepare the milk.
Pour the milk into a small saucepan and place on high heat. After just a couple of minutes, turn off the burner and set the container aside. Its contents should reach a temperature of no more than 37–39 degrees
, otherwise we will not be able to dissolve the yeast in this liquid.
Step 3: prepare the dough.
Pour the warm milk from the pan into a deep bowl. Immediately after this, pour in the dry yeast and, using a tablespoon, mix everything thoroughly until smooth. Next, pour 1/2
of the total amount of flour into a container through a sieve.
At the same time, we continue to mix everything with a spoon or a hand whisk so that no lumps form. We should end up with a sticky mass. Everything is correct! Immediately after this, cover the bowl with a cloth towel and set aside in a warm place. Let it sit like that for about an hour
.
Attention:
if you want to speed up the process, then simply place the bowl of dough in a large container containing warm (but not hot) water.
So the mass will rise in 30 minutes
.
Step 4: Prepare the bun dough.
When the dough increases in size, pour sugar into a bowl and, using a tablespoon, mix everything thoroughly. Don't be alarmed if the mass begins to sink immediately. It is carbon dioxide that comes out of it, which is formed due to the activity of yeast. Next, add soft butter or margarine and beat everything again with available equipment. Now, using a knife, break the shells of the eggs, and pour the yolks and whites into a common container. Using the available equipment again, thoroughly beat the mixture until smooth. Pour the remaining flour into a sieve and sift it over a bowl. At the same time, continue to knead the dough so that no lumps appear. Important:
depending on the quality of flour, you may need more or less.
In any case, be sure to monitor the consistency of the dough. It should be elastic, soft and not stick to your hands. Place the dough back in a warm place, covering the bowl with a cloth towel. After standing for 1 hour
, the mass should increase in size by about
2-3 times
.
Step 5: Prepare the topping for the buns.
Pour sugar and ground cinnamon into a deep bowl. Using a tablespoon, mix everything well until a homogeneous mass is formed. That's it, the topping for the buns is ready!
Step 6: prepare sweet buns.
When the dough has stood and increased in size, take it out of the bowl and place it on the kitchen counter, dusted with a small amount of flour. Using a knife, cut the mass into 2-3 parts
.
Using a rolling pin, roll out each piece into a layer approximately 3-4 millimeters thick.
Attention: in order for the cake to have a beautiful shape, we give the dough the shape of a ball in advance.
Now sprinkle each layer with a mixture of sugar and cinnamon so that almost the entire surface of the cake is covered with the components, except for the edges. Now we wrap everything with a roll and be sure to pinch the seams with clean hands. Using a knife, cut the sausage into pieces approximately 3–4 centimeters
.
On each bun (in the center) we make a shallow cut using available equipment, not reaching the edges. At the end, we unfold the piece so that from the outside it looks like a rose. When all the buns are ready, turn on the oven and preheat it to 180 degrees
.
At the same time, cover the baking tray with baking paper and, using a pastry brush, grease it with a small amount of vegetable oil. Now place the buns here at a short distance from each other. Attention:
do not rush to put the baked goods in the oven, but let it sit
for another 15–20 minutes
.
During this time, it should increase slightly in size, and this is what we need. After everything, set the container on the middle level in the oven and bake the buns for 25–30 minutes
until a golden crust appears on the surface. After the allotted time has passed, turn off the oven, and take out the baking sheet using oven mitts and set it aside. Let them cool down.
Step 7: Serve the sweet buns.
We transfer the warm buns to a special plate and serve them to the dessert table along with tea or coffee.
By the way, such baked goods turn out so delicious that I often bake them to pamper my kids. For example, you can easily take it to school and enjoy it during second breakfast. Enjoy your tea! To prepare delicious, airy dough, try to use premium, finely ground wheat flour and a trusted brand;
Instead of cinnamon, you can add poppy seeds to the topping. This way the buns also turn out very tasty;
To prevent baked goods from going stale, I advise you to store them in a warm place, wrapped in a cloth towel. This way the buns can last for at least two days if they survive until that time.
Ingredients:
- flour – 550 g;
- dry yeast – 5 g;
- milk -250 g;
- butter – 70 g;
- egg – 1 pc. + 1 yolk;
- sugar – 100-120 g;
- vanilla sugar – 10 g;
- salt – 1/3 tsp.
products for buns
Among baking recipes, this one is one of the simplest. It does not require repeated kneading with prolonged proofing. Sweet baked goods with a pronounced vanilla aroma and a glossy crust are loved by children, and together with milk or hot cocoa they can become a complete afternoon snack or breakfast.
Experimental confectioners can sprinkle the future bun with poppy seeds, light sesame seeds, oatmeal, nut or shortbread crumbs in the style of crumble and streusel, and also “complicate” the recipe with a filling of steamed dried apricots, raisins, prunes, poppy seeds, thick jam, and candied fruits.
Butter dough for buns recipe with photo
First, mix the dry ingredients: yeast, salt, sugar and, after sifting, flour.
mix dry ingredients
Separately mix liquid products: slightly warm milk, egg, and melted butter.
Mix the liquid ingredients separately
Pour the milk-oil solution into the flour mixture and knead the dough for at least 10 minutes, achieving a soft, pliable texture.
mix both ingredients
Having formed a ball, place the dough in a bowl that has been oiled from the inside and, covered with a towel, place in a warm place for 1-2 hours until the volume doubles.
leave the dough ball for 1-2 hours
Knead the “grown” dough again and place it in the form of an oblong piece on greased parchment.
knead the risen dough
With a knife soaked in cold water, we make transverse cuts - future contour lines for breaking the portioned buns. Let the dough rest for 10-20 minutes.
Make cuts with a knife soaked in cold water
Lubricate the loaf, which has increased in size even more, with the yolk mixed with a spoonful of milk. Carefully place it together with the paper on a baking sheet and bake at 180 degrees for 30-35 minutes. Before this, preheat the oven to 220 degrees.
grease with yolk
Cover the hot baked goods with a cotton napkin and cool until warm.
Cool the hot bun under a towel
The shiny, “tanned” sweet bun is easy to break along the intended cuts, smells of warm vanilla and is especially good with a piece of butter and/or fruit and berry jam.
Grandma's sweet bun - recipe with photo
Calorie content of varieties
Now let's talk about the calorie content of different varieties.
100 g of white bread contains 8.12 g of protein, 2.11 g of fat and 50.19 g of carbohydrates. For example, the calorie content of a loaf is 260 kcal per 100 g. 100 g of a baguette contains 262 kcal, and a white wheat baguette with longitudinal cuts contains 242 kcal per 100 g.
Contains both rye and wheat flour in different proportions. Nutritional value: 9.40 g of proteins, 2.79 g of fat and 49.25 g of carbohydrates per 100 g. Calorie content - 262 kcal per 100 g. In rye-wheat “Darnitsky” bread 206 kcal per 100 g, in “Ukrainian” - 198 kcal.
Black
Black contains a full set of amino acids essential for the body. Among them is lysine, which is necessary for the absorption of proteins, full metabolism and the production of antibodies of the immune system. Consumption of bread made from rye flour promotes the rapid removal of carcinogens and metabolic products from the body.
"8 grains"
The composition includes eight types of flour from eight grains. It contains vitamins (B1, B2, B5, B6, B9, B12, E) and useful substances such as magnesium, calcium, potassium, zinc, phosphorus, iodine, iron and sodium. Calorie content of 8-grain bread is 269 kcal per 100 g. Nutritional value is 13.7 g of protein, 5.2 g of fat and 42 g of carbohydrates.
With bran
Bran contains vitamins B1, B6, B12, E, PP, zinc, iron and phosphorus. Its consumption has a positive effect on the functioning of the digestive, cardiovascular and nervous systems. Bran is an effective adsorbent. They help eliminate toxins and reduce cholesterol levels in the blood. The energy value of bread with bran is 227 kcal per 100 g. Nutritional value is 7.5 g of proteins, 1.3 g of fat and 45.2 g of carbohydrates per 100 g of product.
Grain
The cereal contains whole cereal grains. Therefore, almost all vitamins (B, A, E, PP) and microelements (potassium, sodium, molybdenum, phosphorus, iodine, iron, calcium) that are present in the grain shell are preserved in it. Due to the high content of dietary fiber, food consumption has a beneficial effect on the activity of the gastrointestinal tract.
Yeast-free
Due to the fact that the cooking principle excludes the use of baker's yeast, it is considered the most healthy and, moreover, the lowest in calories. Its consumption is a prevention of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, as it helps to normalize metabolic and digestive processes.
There are many types of yeast-free bread. You can find it on the supermarket shelf or prepare it yourself. In this case, the calorie content will depend on the ingredients used. The calorie content of yeast-free bread is 150 - 180 kcal per 100 g. If you cook it yourself and add, for example, sesame seeds or seeds, the energy value will be higher.
Toast
Bread intended for toasting is slightly sweeter than regular white bread and has a higher calorie content. Per 100 g of product - 290 kcal. Nutritional value: 7.3 g protein, 3.9 g fat and 52.5 g carbohydrates. Due to frying in a toaster, the mass of the piece changes slightly (due to loss of moisture), but not its calorie content.
Corn
Corn contains a large amount of fiber, which prevents the absorption of excess cholesterol and protects the cardiovascular system. Vitamins (A, B1, B2, C) and mineral components (sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus), which are part of corn flour, normalize metabolic processes.
Fruit
Dates, dried apricots, raisins, figs, oranges, nuts, etc. are added to this one. To prepare fruit, rye flour is traditionally used. This product is suitable for snacking between main meals. 100 g contains 7.80 g of protein, 7.75 g of fat and 53.80 g of carbohydrates. Calorie content of fruit bread is 325 kcal. When preparing yourself, consider the calorie content of the ingredients used.
Dried
Dried bread is healthier for the digestive tract because it is much less sticky than fresh bread. In addition, crackers are an excellent addition to hot liquid dishes. The calorie content of dried and fresh bread does not differ, since the drying process - both natural and in the oven - occurs without adding any additional ingredients.
Fried
The calorie content of fried bread depends, firstly, on what kind of bread and how much you use. And secondly, it depends on what you fry it on. For example, if you fry a slice of wheat bread (weighing 30 g - 72 calories) in butter (3 g - 23 calories), its calorie content will be 105 calories. Good option for breakfast.
With butter
To determine the calorie content of a sandwich with butter, you need to know the exact amount of ingredients, as well as their energy value. For example, a piece of “Borodinsky” bread weighing 25 g is 52 calories, 4 g of butter is about 30 (be sure to check the calorie content on the package). That is, the calorie content of rye bread with butter in such proportions will be 82 calories.
You will be amazed how delicious it is! Meat in a thermos
Meat in a thermos. The meat turns out simply magnificent. The preparation is very simple and not complicated, and the result is always 100%. Even the toughest beef prepared in this way turns out to be incredibly tasty, tender and soft.
Ingredients
- 1 kg Meat (beef, pork or chicken)
- 1 l Water
- 65 gr. (2.5 tbsp) Salt
- 25 gr. (1 heaped tbsp) Sugar
- 1 head Garlic
- 2 pcs Bay leaf
- 3 pcs Allspice
- 1 tsp Mixed peppercorns
Preparation
Pour 1 liter of water into a suitable saucepan. Add 65 grams of salt, 25 grams of sugar. Place on the fire and bring to a boil. Now we add seasonings, I add kameez brand, I really like them for their taste and aroma. 2 bay leaves, 1 tsp pepper mixture, a little allspice. Add 1 head of garlic divided into cloves along with the peel.
We boil everything for 5 minutes, now we lower the fillet of meat weighing 1 kg, today I have pork tenderloin.
Bring to a boil and reduce to low heat and cook for 20-25 minutes.
Now we remove the meat from the heat and wrap it well with a blanket, I also cover it with a jacket, the better you wrap it, the better. Leave the meat like this for 12 hours. I usually cook the meat the night before. 12 hours have passed, remove it from the broth and let the meat cool well.
For details and preparation details, watch the video.
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How to eat properly
- Try not to eat bread while it is hot, as the increased stickiness will make it very difficult to digest. This can cause exacerbation of gastritis, upset, or constipation. If you suffer from diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, eat it slightly dried. It has less of a juice effect (this is dangerous with high acidity) compared to fresh.
- Combination with potatoes is not recommended at all, as these products have a high starch content.
- It is better to eat black with meat, fish, cottage cheese and butter.
- Pairs well with fresh vegetables.
- Don't eat moldy bread. The fact is that mold contains more than a hundred toxic compounds that can cause serious illnesses, including cancer. Therefore, it is better to throw away any moldy products immediately.
- To avoid gaining weight, eat no more than 100 g of rye and rye-wheat bread per day. White - no more than 80 g per day.
