Source: nephrocare.it

Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a baked product of Turkish origin prepared with brewer’s yeast, sugar, flour, salt, extra virgin olive oil, sesame seeds, cumin

Ingredients

For 6 people

300 ml (10.1 fl oz) warm water

½ cube fresh yeast

1 teaspoon sugar

450 g (15.9 oz) all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons salt

2–3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Sesame seeds and caraway seeds, for garnish

Method

Mix the water, yeast and sugar and let it rest for 10-15 minutes, until it forms foam.

Meanwhile, mix the flour and salt in a large bowl and form a cavity in the center.

Pour 1.5 tablespoons of olive oil and the yeast mixture into the cavity and form a soft dough.

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and leave it in a warm place for about 45-60 minutes, until the dough has doubled in size.

Transfer it to a floured surface, knead it briefly and cut it in half. Form two round pitas 15-18 cm in diameter.

Line a plate with baking paper and sprinkle it with a little white flour and durum wheat flour.

Place the pitas on top and let it rest again for 30 minutes.

Form a grid pattern on the surface of the bread with your fingertips soaked in olive oil.

Mix the egg yolk and 1.5 tablespoons of olive oil and brush the bread.

Garnish as desired with sesame seeds and German cumin.

Bake the pitas in a preheated oven at 200° for about 20 minutes.

Cover the bread with a damp cloth to keep it warm.

Serve it warm, if possible.

Allergens

Cumin: possible cross-reactivity in case of allergy to Artemisia and Composite

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

Brewer’s yeast: does not contain allergens

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

Sesame seeds: possible cross-reactivity in case of allergy to dried fruit

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Cumin: the beneficial effects attributed by Indian medicine to cumin in case of diarrhea and kidney stones are not recognized

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

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

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.

Sesame seeds: source of vitamins and minerals, in particular B vitamins, potassium, iron and copper that promote hematopoiesis, fatty acids that support the cardiovascular system, vitamin E, selenium and manganese, polyphenols (antioxidants) that support the immune system. Rich in magnesium and omega 3 fatty acids important for regulating mood and cognitive function

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:

• Renal impairment
• Anorexia – Weight Loss

Not to be administered to individuals suffering from:

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