Source: nephrodiet francapasticci.it

Presentation

Dessert consisting of a dough prepared with flour, sugar, eggs, lemon peel. whole milk, extra virgin olive oil and brewer’s yeast and a cream made with sugar and butter.

Ingredients

for 20 servings

00 flour:  350 g (12.3 oz / ≈ 2¾ cups)

Sugar (for dough):  1 tablespoon (≈ 12 g / 0.4 oz)

Egg:  1 whole egg + 1 yolk (≈ 70 g / 2.5 oz)

Grated lemon peel:  from 1 lemon (≈ 1–2 teaspoons)

Whole milk:  100 g / 100 ml (3.4 fl oz / ≈ ⅖ cup)

Extra-virgin olive oil:  3 tablespoons (45 ml / 1.5 fl oz)

Brewer’s yeast:  25 g (0.9 oz fresh yeast)

For the cream:

 Sugar:  150 g (5.3 oz / ≈ ¾ cup)

Butter:  150 g (5.3 oz / ≈ ⅔ cup)

Method

Soften the butter at room temperature and then cream it with the sugar.

Dissolve the yeast in warm milk

Knead the flour and the other ingredients until the dough is neither too hard nor sticky.

Roll it out into a sheet

Spread the buttercream on top.

Roll up the dough

Cut it into pieces

Place the pieces in the pan well spaced out from each other

Let rise for about 2 hours.

Bake at 170-180° for about 30 minutes.

Serve

Allergens

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

Cocoa: possible reactivity in case of allergy to spices

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

Milk: included among the allergens 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

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

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.

Whole milk: provides vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, promoting metabolism, cardiovascular function, tooth and bone health. The presence of tryptophan helps to counteract depression. Provides and promotes the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E.K)

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

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

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
• Nausea and vomiting
• Constipation

To be administered with caution to individuals suffering from:

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