Source: nephrodiet francapasticci.it

Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a dessert or baked product prepared with brewer’s yeast, salt, sugar, flour, lemon, eggs, butter

Ingredients

For 15 croissants

Brewer’s yeast (fresh) – 25 g (0.9 oz / ≈ 2½ teaspoons active dry equivalent)

Water – 3 tablespoons (≈ 45 ml / 1.5 fl oz)

Salt – a pinch (≈ 1 g / 0.03 oz)

Sugar – 100 g (3.5 oz / ≈ ½ cup)

Flour – 450 g (15.9 oz / ≈ 3½ cups) + extra for rolling the dough

Lemon zest (grated) – from ½ lemon (≈ 1 teaspoon)

Eggs – 3 large

Butter – 175 g (6.2 oz / ≈ ¾ cup)

Method

Put the yeast in a bowl, which is not cold

Dilute with 3 tablespoons of warm water

Add the flour just enough to obtain a consistent paste

Cover with a cloth and let rise for 1 hour.

Meanwhile, put the remaining flour on the pastry board and knead with all the ingredients,

Add the ball left to rise thus forming a single dough

Work it vigorously.

The ball obtained is left to rise for 2 hours.

After the indicated time, roll out the very thin dough forming triangles.

The triangle is wound starting from the longer side towards the tip

It is still allowed to rise

Bake in a hot static oven for 20 minutes.

The croissants can also be stuffed as desired.

Allergens

Butter: milk allergens (except in clarified butter) if not clarified

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

Brewer’s yeast: does not contain allergens

Lemon: Lemon intolerance or possible cross-reaction in case of grass pollen allergy

Egg: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Butter: source of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K) favorable to the health of the eyes, mucous membranes, bones, immune system and blood clotting.

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

Brewer’s yeast: improves metabolism and helps strengthen the immune system

Lemon: Rich in substances with antioxidant action: vitamin C, beta-carotene, cryptoxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin, which promote the regeneration of liver cells, the functionality of the immune system and which act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients and useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. A species that provides folic acid linked to the production of serotonin and therefore favorable to good mood and counteract depression

Salt: essential for the balance of body fluids and for the transmission of nerve impulses, it is however to be consumed respecting the limit of 5 g per day according to the indications of the WHO so as not to promote arterial hypertension and consequent increase in the risk of cardio-cerebrovascular diseases starting from myocardial infarction and cerebral stroke; to be limited as much as possible in the case of nephropathy.

Egg: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids. Rich in Vitamin D that fights mood disorders

Sugar: if consumed in moderation without contraindications (diabetes, obesity,) it is the main source of energy for the body, improves thinking ability, has a positive effect on mood

Safety / Intended use

Can also be administered in case of:

• Anorexia – Weight Loss

To be administered with caution to individuals suffering from:

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