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Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a bread prepared with flour, licolì, kefir, extra virgin olive oil, artichokes, parmesan cheese, emmental and pepper

Ingredients
For a small sandwich loaf (about 12 slices).

• 230 g (8.1 oz) Manitoba flour (strong bread flour)
• 100 g (3.5 oz) liquid sourdough starter (licoli, 100% hydration)
• 80 g (80 ml / 2.7 fl oz) water
• 80 g (80 ml / 2.7 fl oz) kefir
• 10 g (about 11 ml / 2¼ tsp / 0.37 fl oz) extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 marinated baby artichoke hearts (in oil), drained
• 15 g (0.5 oz) grated  Parmigiano Reggiano PDO
• 30 g (1 oz) Emmental cheese, diced or shredded
• Black pepper, crushed with a mortar (to taste)

Method

Pour the levain, water, kefir, oil and flour into a bowl

Knead briefly.

Leave to rise in a sheltered place for about 8 hours.

Line a loaf pan with a sheet of parchment paper.

Pour a third of the leavened dough into the mold.

Drain the artichokes well from the preserving oil

Cut the artichokes into small pieces and place them on the dough poured into the mold.

Crush the peppercorns in a mortar.

Sprinkle a pinch of pepper (generous) on the artichokes.

Cover with a layer of grated Emmental and a sprinkling of Parmigiano cheese.

Pour more leavened dough, leaving a part for the final coating, and distribute it gently by covering the filling.

Repeat a second layer of artichokes, pepper, emmental and parmigiano.

Top with the remaining dough.

Spread it over the filling gently, covering and covering everything well.

Top with Parmesan cheese and pepper

Bake.

Bake in the oven at 200°C for 35-40 minutes.

Cover the mold with foil in the first 20-25 minutes of cooking to prevent the Parmesan cheese from burning on the surface.

Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Allergens

Artichoke: possible individual intolerance

Emmental: milk allergens

Flour: contains gluten from cereals included in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Kefir: milk allergens

Licolì: contains cereal flours included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

Parmigiano Reggiano PDO: contains milk allergens

Pepper (green, pink, black, grey, white): possible cross-reactivity in case of spice intolerance

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Artichoke: The cynarin of the artichoke promotes the purifying and detoxifying activity of the liver and also stimulates diuresis and fat deposition and due to the content of mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants acts to protect the cardiovascular system, and the functioning of the liver

A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Emmental: useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. The presence of tryptophan helps to counteract depression. Contribution of flora useful for the protection and proper functioning of the intestine.

Flour: provides B vitamins (thiamine, niacin, riboflavin and folate), which are important for energy metabolism and the functioning of the nervous system.

Kefir useful for liver function for the supply of probiotics also useful for the immune system. The presence of tryptophan helps to counteract depression.

Licolì: improves metabolism and helps strengthen the immune system

Extra virgin olive oil: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids

Parmigiano Reggiano PDO: useful for the proper functioning of the liver. The presence of tryptophan helps to counteract depression

Pepper (green, pink, black, gray, white): contains piperine, a powerful antioxidant; it improves insulin sensitivity by reducing cholesterol levels and activating metabolism. Recommended for people with cardiovascular problems.

Safety / Intended use

Can also be administered in case of:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss,
• Nausea and vomiting
• Constipation

Not to be administered to individuals suffering from:

• Mucositis – Lesions of the oral cavity
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)
• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)