Here's What Else You Knead to Know Today (with W. Kamau Bell and Stella Parks)
Apr 7, 2020
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Comedian W. Kamau Bell talks about his daughters' love for two-ingredient pancakes. Pastry wizard Stella Parks shares tips on baking during a flour shortage, including alternatives to white flour and a specific recipe for whole wheat flour. They also discuss the versatility of bread as an ingredient in cooking, including rehydrating bread, using breadcrumbs, and making bread pudding and panzanella.
Two-ingredient pancakes are a quick and healthy twist on a classic breakfast.
Making popcorn with kids can be a fun and educational activity with customizable flavors.
Rehydrating dry bread opens up possibilities for dishes like bread pudding and panzanella.
Deep dives
Two-Ingredient Banana Pancakes: A Kid-Friendly Breakfast
Kamau shares his go-to recipe for two-ingredient banana pancakes. It's a simple combination of mashed banana and eggs, with the option to add extras like baking powder, vanilla, and cinnamon. These pancakes are quick to make and offer a healthy twist to a classic breakfast.
Making Popcorn with Kids: A Fun and Delicious Project
Samin suggests making popcorn with kids as a fun and educational activity. She recommends popping the corn in a pot with coconut oil and adding nutritional yeast and salt for flavor. Grinding the yeast into a fine powder allows it to stick better to the popcorn. This homemade popcorn can be customized with other toppings like Parmesan cheese or melted butter.
Using Stale Bread: Bread Pudding, French Toast, and Panzanella
Samin advises rehydrating dry and crusty bread by drizzling it with water or running it under a faucet. Then, stale bread can be used for various dishes. Samin suggests making bread pudding by pouring custard over the bread and baking it. French toast is another option, where the bread is soaked in a custard mixture before being cooked on a stove. Panzanella, an Italian bread salad, uses toasted bread cubes mixed with tomatoes, cucumbers, and other ingredients.
Preparing Octopus: Simmering and Grilling
Samin shares her experience cooking octopus during her time in Italy. She recommends simmering octopus in a flavorful stock until tender. The octopus can then be grilled to add char and smoky flavors. Samin suggests marinating the grilled octopus with a fish sauce marinade for added depth of flavor. Grilled octopus can be served with pickles, chickpeas, or beans, according to personal preference.
Bonus: The Magic of Two-Ingredient Banana Pancakes with Kamau's Daughter, Juno
Kamau's daughter, Juno, joins the podcast and shares her perspective on making and eating two-ingredient banana pancakes. She enjoys helping with the preparation and stirring the ingredients. She admits to a fear of cracking eggs, but Samin reassures her that making mistakes is part of learning and improving in the kitchen.
White flour is in short supply, so what should you do when you want to bake? We’re joined by pastry wizard Stella Parks (@bravetart) to help us answer your questions, and comedian W. Kamau Bell (@wkamaubell) tells us about the magic of two-ingredient pancakes – an easy breakfast that his daughters love.
Visit homecooking.show for a complete list of foods discussed in the episode, as well as cooking ideas and resources!
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