Low Carb Baking

[Bubbsie]

The pie looks lush @Bubbsie! How does it differ in taste to your normal carb laden one?

I can see a whole new career unfolding for you! 😛

Amigo if you are suggesting I loved those carb laden meat pies...you're absolutely right...I did...I missed them so much...this one didn't taste a whole lot different to the ones I used to enjoy so much...I wasn't sure how robust the pastry was so I was very light with the gravy & not too heavy on the filling because I didn't want it to collapse when I cut a serving...the pastry was very resilient...so I could have stuffed the pie right to the top with filling & put a lot more gravy in it...will be doing that next time...I really enjoyed it...it went so quickly.

 

[Bubbsie]

Here we are...Strawberry Shortcake...




With some extra strawberries & whipped cream...hmmn hmmn hmmn

 

[persephone]

The lady didnt say @Bubbsie when its ending but they seem to have the deal on quite regularity. they do a loyalty scheme so if I manage to bake ok I think this might be a regular place to go.

 

[Bubbsie]

The lady didnt say @Bubbsie when its ending but they seem to have the deal on quite regularity. they do a loyalty scheme so if I manage to bake ok I think this might be a regular place to go.

I'll go and have a look persephone...have a scout round see what I can find...I'm sure you manage to bake it's so easy...honestly.

 

[Sally W]

popped into town to Holland and Barrett, I got 3 x350g ground almonds. 1x500g soya flour. 2x225g xylitol, all for 18.34. they were all on buy 1 get 1 half price. Is this a good buy? No postage price cos I was in the car but needed to do messages in town anyway. Lady in the shop was asking was I going to make anything nice, I said OOhhh yes. 🙂

I’ve searched everywhere for ground almonds best price & cheapest I’ve found is whitworths in Asda- 150gm bags 3 for £3.

 

[Amigo]

Amigo if you are suggesting I loved those carb laden meat pies...you're absolutely right...I did...I missed them so much...this one didn't taste a whole lot different to the ones I used to enjoy so much...I wasn't sure how robust the pastry was so I was very light with the gravy & not too heavy on the filling because I didn't want it to collapse when I cut a serving...the pastry was very resilient...so I could have stuffed the pie right to the top with filling & put a lot more gravy in it...will be doing that next time...I really enjoyed it...it went so quickly.

Oh I meant ‘your’ generically not just in relation to you Bubbsie but I love the odd pie too and stopped making them for the family when I was dx with diabetes. This could be the pie equivalent to Oppo ice cream! 🙂

I’ve just come in so don’t know if you’re had the chance to try the ice cream yet.

 

[Bubbsie]

Oh I meant ‘your’ generically not just in relation to you Bubbsie but I love the odd pie too and stopped making them for the family when I was dx with diabetes. This could be the pie equivalent to Oppo ice cream! 🙂

I’ve just come in so don’t know if you’re had the chance to try the ice cream yet.

I didn't get any Amigo...I spent the day painting...then cleaning up the mess from painting...so no Oppo ice cream today.

 

[Bubbsie]

I’ve searched everywhere for ground almonds best price & cheapest I’ve found is whitworths in Asda- 150gm bags 3 for £3.

Actually that a good price three bags for £3.00...may have a look there.

 

[Bubbsie]

Oh I meant ‘your’ generically not just in relation to you Bubbsie but I love the odd pie too and stopped making them for the family when I was dx with diabetes. This could be the pie equivalent to Oppo ice cream! 🙂

I’ve just come in so don’t know if you’re had the chance to try the ice cream yet.

Its only this morning I got the gist of your thread Amigo...I thought initially I am so transparent...or she must be psychic (had to check the spelling on that😉)… it is a great alternative pie crust...and I really didn't notice any difference...I have visitors on the 17th...planning to make a lunch that won't be obviously different to what we usually have...fingers crossed...hoping they won't notice any changes.

 

[Amigo]

Its only this morning I got the gist of your thread Amigo...I thought initially I am so transparent...or she must be psychic (had to check the spelling on that😉)… it is a great alternative pie crust...and I really didn't notice any difference...I have visitors on the 17th...planning to make a lunch that won't be obviously different to what we usually have...fingers crossed...hoping they won't notice any changes.

I will make one when the weather cools Bubbsie because my family love a meat pie and I used to make nice corned beef pies for them. I once tested after a slice and my bg’s were mega high! 😱

 

[Bubbsie]

I will make one when the weather cools Bubbsie because my family love a meat pie and I used to make nice corned beef pies for them. I once tested after a slice and my bg’s were mega high! 😱

OOh are you sure you're not psychic Amigo...I bought a couple of tins of corned beef last week only last week...that's given me an idea on how to use them...used to love corned beef hash...any chance you might share that recipe for your corned beef pie🙂?

 

[Amigo]

OOh are you sure you're not psychic Amigo...I bought a couple of tins of corned beef last week only last week...that's given me an idea on how to use them...used to love corned beef hash...any chance you might share that recipe for your corned beef pie🙂?

Minus the pastry part...I used to take 2 tins of corned beef (I made a large one but it can be done with 1 tin) and my preference was to heat it to allow the fat to be drained off it. Sauté a large white onion in butter until soft and mix into chopped up corned beef. I used mashed potato potato (at least 3 medium) in the pies and my concern would be how it would turn out without that ‘binding’ as it were but no reason cooked carrot or swede couldn’t be used (something tells me you may not like them).
For flavour, I’d sprinkle of good glug of Worcester sauce, a good squeeze of tomato ketchup and white pepper and mix in before filling the pie.

Maybe others have made corned beef pie without the potato and could say how they turned out. I suspect they could be crumbly.

 

[Bubbsie]

Minus the pastry part...I used to take 2 tins of corned beef (I made a large one but it can be done with 1 tin) and my preference was to heat it to allow the fat to be drained off it. Sauté a large white onion in butter until soft and mix into chopped up corned beef. I used mashed potato potato (at least 3 medium) in the pies and my concern would be how it would turn out without that ‘binding’ as it were but no reason cooked carrot or swede couldn’t be used (something tells me you may not like them).
For flavour, I’d sprinkle of good glug of Worcester sauce, a good squeeze of tomato ketchup and white pepper and mix in before filling the pie.

Maybe others have made corned beef pie without the potato and could say how they turned out. I suspect they could be crumbly.

I could probably do swede Amigo...once it's all combined I doubt it would be that obvious...and with all other flavours the taste is unlikely to be that different to potato...yep...definitely going to try that...maybe this week... have a trial run...I'll post some photos when I've made it...thank you...looking forward to it.

 

[Vince_UK]

Just made another Clafouteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee while waiting for phone calls. See, I can muktitask.
All meat pie donations gratefully accepted and I will ensure they go to a good home.

 

[Bubbsie]

Just made another Clafouteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee while waiting for phone calls. See, I can muktitask.
All meat pie donations gratefully accepted and I will ensure they go to a good home.

Vince you're hooked on that Clafoutis… you need to broaden your baking horizons...the next pie up is a coned beef pie courtesy of @Amigo since they don't 'travel' well I'll have to eat it myself😛.

 

[Vince_UK]

Vince you're hooked on that Clafoutis… you need to broaden your baking horizons...the next pie up is a coned beef pie courtesy of @Amigo since they don't 'travel' well I'll have to eat it myself😛.

YUP

 

[Vince_UK]

Pizza with broccoli and cauliflower base.
I know it's not to everyone's taste but I wanted to make the base hold together.
Base:

• Chopped broccoli
• Chopped cauliflower
• 2 heaped tbsp of wheat gluten
• 1 heaped tbsp soya flour
• 1 egg
• A little water

Chop the veg. Mix the flour and egg, add a little water until you make dough. Mix all the veg into the dough and pat down until half cm thick on a baking tray. Put base into oven for about 10 minutes. Take out add topping then back into oven for 15 minutes or until cooked.
Topping:

• Tomato purée
• Mozzarella cheese
• Mushroom
• Sliced ham
• Basil and oregano
• Sliced tomato

The base

View attachment 9393 The Pizza
View attachment 9395

Terrific Benny
I may even pluck up the courage to attempt that one.

 

[Bubbsie]

Pizza with broccoli and cauliflower base.
I know it's not to everyone's taste but I wanted to make the base hold together.
Base:

• Chopped broccoli
• Chopped cauliflower
• 2 heaped tbsp of wheat gluten
• 1 heaped tbsp soya flour
• 1 egg
• A little water

Chop the veg. Mix the flour and egg, add a little water until you make dough. Mix all the veg into the dough and pat down until half cm thick on a baking tray. Put base into oven for about 10 minutes. Take out add topping then back into oven for 15 minutes or until cooked.
Topping:

• Tomato purée
• Mozzarella cheese
• Mushroom
• Sliced ham
• Basil and oregano
• Sliced tomato

The base

View attachment 9393 The Pizza
View attachment 9395

Looks good Benny...I'm not a veggie lover but even I may try this...with the toppings I may not even notice it's cauliflower.

 

[Bubbsie]

Terrific Benny
I may even pluck up the courage to attempt that one.

Good that will make a change from Claufoutis Vince

 

[Vince_UK]

Good that will make a change from Claufoutis Vince

I did make some more cheese scones today lol