Dutch Paasbrood - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
This traditional Easter loaf from the Netherlands is filled with a sweet almond paste and studded with golden raisins and candied lemon peel.
Ingredients
- 1 c. whole milk
- 1 tbsp. whole milk
- 1 package dry active yeast
- .67 c. sugar
- 1 tbsp. sugar
- 3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp. cardamom
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
- .67 c. blanched almonds
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 tsp. lemon juice
- 1 c. golden raisins
- 2 tbsp. candied lemon peel
- 1 tbsp. grated lemon zest
Instructions
- Make the almond paste: Place the almonds, remaining sugar, egg yolks, and lemon juice in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade and process into a firm paste. Place the almond paste on a 20-inch-long piece of plastic wrap. Roll the paste up lengthwise in the plastic wrap, twist the ends to seal, and shape the paste into a log about 1 inch thick and 12 inches long and refrigerate.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
Lemons can help to prevent oxidative damage to the body, which women with PCOS are often susceptible to. Lemons are also rich in vitamin C, flavonoids, and other antioxidants. They can potentially support the immune system and have other health benefits. Lemons also have a low glycemic index, so they should not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar when consumed in natural form.
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