| Prep: 20 mins | Cook: 25 mins | Difficulty: Medium | Serves: 6 |
| kcal | fat | saturates | carbs |
| 450 | 9g | 5g | 85g |
| sugars | fibre | protein | salt |
| 40g | 5g | 8g | 0.63g |
Your Gourmet Guru here, I’m excited to share with you the creative bliss that comes with rolling up your sleeves and making your very own Pastries Colored with Alkanet Root Recipe. The joy of tucking into these homemade delicacies is pure New York: like the feeling of walking down a street lined with bakeries in Brooklyn, capturing the vitality and rich flavours of our beloved city.
The Inspiration Behind the Recipe
In a city that thrives on diversity, it’s no surprise that our food scene reflects that uniqueness. Born and raised in NYC, I’ve drawn inspiration for this recipe from everywhere: the sweet aroma from local family-owned bakeries, the passion of culinary artists in Manhattan, even the vibrant street food culture. The Pastries Colored with Alkanet Root Recipe is like a mini, flavorful tour of NYC packaged in the form of a delightful pastry.
More Than Just Eye-Candy: Health Benefits of Alkanet Root
Besides painting our pastries with an enchanting color, the use of Alkanet Root serves more than an aesthetic purpose. Traditionally used for its medicinal properties, Alkanet Root helps with inflammation and pain relief, and also boasts antimicrobial properties. The whole grain flour and fresh fruits used in this recipe also provide dietary fiber and valuable vitamins.
Sweet without being overly so, these pastries are an ideal accompaniment at any gathering—be it a weekend breakfast with my beautiful wife or a backstage snack during a thrilling theatre production. Pair them with a light fruit salad, or enjoy them along with a cup of freshly brewed coffee for a more traditional breakfast vibe. They could also work well as delightful dessert counterparts to savory recipes like Gourmet Chicken Pizza or Fancy Pasta Bolognese.
Whether it’s a quiet Sunday afternoon or an eventful day in the theater, there’s always room for the simple pleasures like this Pastries Colored with Alkanet Root Recipe. They are an ode to the city that never sleeps, filled with delectable surprise in every bite. And the best part? You can make them in your own kitchen, no matter where in the world you may be. From my kitchen to yours, here’s to delicious explorations.
What You’ll Need
- 1/2 cup of warm water
- 2.25 teaspoons of active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup of whole milk
- 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup of unsalted butter, melted
- 3.5 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of alkanet root powder
- 1 cup of mixed fruit jam
- 1 cup of fresh chopped mixed fruits (like strawberries, kiwi, blueberries)
- 1 egg for egg wash
- 1/4 cup of icing sugar for garnish
Method
Step One
Start by activating your yeast. Combine the warm water and yeast in a small bowl. Stir until the yeast is completely dissolved, then leave it to sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
Step Two
In a separate bowl, whisk together your whole milk, sugar, egg and melted butter.
Step Three
In a large mixing bowl, combine your all-purpose flour, salt, and alkanet root powder. Work the ingredients together until they’re well combined.
Step Four
Now add your yeast mixture and your milk mixture to the dry ingredients in the large mixing bowl. Stir everything together until it’s well combined. Once it’s mixed, knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Step Five
Place your dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 to 2 hours, or until it doubles in size.
Step Six
Once the dough has risen, preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Then start forming your pastries: punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface until it’s about 1/2 inch thick. Cut out your pastries using a round cookie cutter or glass. Transfer them to a greased baking sheet.
Step Seven
Spoon a bit of the mixed fruit jam onto the center of each pastry. Then add a handful of chopped fresh fruit. Fold over one side of the pastry to cover the fruit, pressing down on the edges to seal it.
Step Eight
Beat the egg for your egg wash in a small bowl. Brush each pastry with the egg wash, then bake them in the preheated oven for about 15 to 20 minutes, until they’re golden brown.
Step Nine
Remove your pastries from the oven and let them cool before garnishing with a dusting of icing sugar. Enjoy your delicious alkanet root pastries!
