Source: nephrocare.it

Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a baked product of German origin prepared with brewer’s yeast, flour, potatoes, salt, sugar

Ingredients
Makes 1 loaf (about 10 servings)

Poolish (starter):

• 1 cube fresh yeast (about 25 g / 0.9 oz) or 1 packet dry yeast (about 7 g / 2¼ tsp)
• 100 ml lukewarm water (about 3.4 fl oz / ½ cup)
• 50 g all-purpose flour (about 1.8 oz / ⅓ cup)

Dough:

• 200 g starchy potatoes (about 7 oz / 1 medium-large potato)
• 2 teaspoons salt (about 10 g)
• 2 teaspoons sugar (about 8 g)
• 550 ml water (about 18.6 fl oz / 2¼ cups)
• 1 kg all-purpose flour (about 2.2 lb / 8 cups)

Method

Crumble the yeast into the water and mix it with the flour.

Let it rise at room temperature until it has doubled in volume.

Boil the potatoes in unsalted water

Let them cool

Peel them while still hot and puree them.

Mix the salt and sugar with the water

Prepare a bread dough with potatoes, poolish and flour.

Let it rise in a bowl in a warm place for about 60 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 230 °C (220 °C in a convection oven) and put a bowl of water in the oven which will make the dough lighter.

Form a round loaf and bake it in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes,

Allergens

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

Brewer’s yeast: does not contain allergens

Potatoes: possible individual intolerance; possible reactivity in case of allergy to Gramineae, Birch, Parietaria

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

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

Potatoes: rich in carotenoids and vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune and cardiovascular systems. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. They provide 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.

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
• Nausea and vomiting

Not to be administered to individuals suffering from:

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