Hi I’m Bill, and I’m eating on my birthday.
Zucchini & Mushroom with Sour Cream Pie (veganized)
servings 10 to 12 two-inch pies, depending on the depth of the tin
* 150g mushrooms (5.25 oz)
* 1 medium to large zucchini
* 1/2 onion (200g)
* 1/2 cup better than sour cream (150g)
* 2 tbsp capers ( 25g)
* 3 tbsp chopped fresh dill (1/10 bundle)
* salt and pepper to taste
- Chop up veggies pretty big
- Saute veggies, mushrooms and then capers.
- Add sour cream and dill after the filling cools.
- Mix
Dough:
The dough we use is actually not so much a pie crust as it is a savory tart dough. It’s somewhere between a puff pastry and a pie crust. It’s kind of the classic ratio of 3-2-1. 3 parts flour to 2 parts butter to 1 part water. We cut the butter back to be slightly less than 2 parts but if you’re only making a few – go for the gusto.
To make enough for somewhere around 10 to 12 pies, with lids:
150ml water (0.6 cups)
455g flour (1.99 cups)
300g Earth Balance (1.3 cups)
1. In food processor, add flour. Cut Earth Balance into chunks and add to flour. Pulse until large crumbs form and chunks of butter are about the size of peas.
2. Add water and pulse for a few seconds until the dough begins to come together in a ball. There should still be chunks.
4. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 2 balls. Smash them into discs and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill for a couple hours before rolling out.
Assembling and baking the pie:
Use muffin tins to assemble pies.
*When you roll out the dough, you don’t want it too thin, but also don’t want it too thick. Somewhere around 2-3mm is a good thickness.
Roll the dough, cut the bottom rounds, place them loosely in the tins and scoop in a heap of the filling.
Place the top on. Crimp the edges with your fingers.
Bake at 350f for around 30 minutes. You may need more or less time, depending on your oven.
Vegan Chocolate Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
- 1 cup water
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- Sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Add the oil, vanilla, vinegar and water. Mix together until smooth.
- Pour into prepared pan and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
Vegan Vanilla Frosting
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup margarine
- 1/8 cup vanilla soy milk
Preparation:
Combine ingredients in a mixing bowl. Using an electric mixer, blend until creamy. The consistency of the frosting may vary. Add more sugar, margarine or soy milk as needed.
