Cupcakes and sweet almond. Gluten

I've already started with new (good) goals before they even finish the year, this is really enthusiastic. Well, not by myself, too Heva , the two have talked and we decided to try new meals, mainly grains, to make desserts and pastries, among other things. Today we have access to many types of flour, thankfully, the truth is that I want to cut some in the consumption of refined wheat flour and have to use other flours, including some gluten free. Not for celiac disease, just to try other things. Soon publish the first experiment Heva for Pink Pepper and here is mine. I recommend these cupcakes for the holidays, a dessert or snack is very of these parties, because it is made with ground almonds. You can not say that is a flour ground almonds but can be used in baking as it were, is somewhat expensive but for about 4 euros you can go about 8, which is not bad, you go for 50 cents (say 75 for the rest of the ingredients) approximately! most expensive is a donut!, right? I finally tested xanthan gum , available in very de Miguel , an online store with a good selection of deli and ingredients hard to find, also ideal for a gourmet gift. This ingredient is widely used in baking with gluten free flours because it adds texture. I was very curious and wanted to try it, because I had seen already included in many recipes. When Miguel Strongly try offered me came in handy.

I said, a perfect dessert for the holidays, and why not, for any day. The almond and sweet potatoes are healthy and very rich. We started well the new purposes.

INGREDIENTS:

250 g ground almonds (without skin)

200 grams of sweet potato mash

2 eggs

1 teaspoon salt

50g honey

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon xanthan

1 handful of pine nuts

PREPARATION:

Grilled sweet potato (batata) in the oven for about 30-45 minutes depending on the size of the potatoes. It is advisable to take advantage baking potato for other recipes. We check that is done by inserting a knife. What we tune and we took pulp and crush or grind. Mix all ingredients (except the pine nuts) and form a dough. Bake the muffins with suitable, well-oiled, well lined with greaseproof paper, in order to get them out without sticking. Bake for 30 minutes at 180 degrees, with pinions above to be toasted and remain tucked into the dough.

Cris
Comments 14
December 7, 2011 9:01

Comments

  1. The violet cuina

    12/07/2011
    9:26

    Quina pint! Han d'being bons to força.
    Nani

  2. Maria (Madrid and I)

    12/07/2011
    12:44

    What are good looking, and I had never thought of using xanthan gum in a muffin .... prove ...

  3. Mglòria

    12/07/2011
    13:08

    It seems very good idea that you have had with Heva. I have proposed to try baking without butter at all possible desserts, which I join you in this plan healthier.
    Sweet potatoes rechiflan me, you can bribe me with them!
    I can not wait to see the proposal Heva!
    When do you usually present the proposed monthly contest? I have subscribed to entries by mail but clearly I have not done it right ...
    Happy day!

  4. More than 365 smiles

    12/07/2011
    13:09

    It is always interesting to try other flours and gluten-free range is much wider than imaginable. Very good looking :)

  5. Marhya

    12/07/2011
    15:51

    Looks good and the ground almonds is a rich alternative to flour in baking, one of my favorite desserts is the traditional eating colineta girl and someday will encourage me to do, in it there is no flour and is the ground almonds which takes his place. A delight. So I can imagine what it must be delicious these cupcakes.

  6. Incarnation's Bakery

    12/07/2011
    23:03

    Very interesting post, and the cupcakes could not have better looking, what a treat!, They look delicious

    A kiss

  7. Kitchen of our time

    12/08/2011
    0:10

    Looks delicious and so pretty pictures
    kisses
    Patricia

  8. monica

    12/08/2011
    3:58

    exactly what is xanthan gum?

  9. sweet frivolities

    12/08/2011
    9:32

    Fantastic cupcakes with ingredients that I love. Besides gluten free people to enjoy more

  10. Cris

    12/08/2011
    9:42

    Xanthan gum is a thickener like cornstarch, also comes from maize, is a polysaccharide.

  11. Cris

    12/08/2011
    9:42

    not return until February Chef pink pepper, MGlòria.

  12. Salome

    12/09/2011
    11:03

    Through Kireei ever entered your Pink Pepper page. And as you deciis premium quality and not quantity.
    I love this recipe and all that is gluten free. My small enjoy something new. Can you tell me where to get xanthan gum?

  13. Yulia

    09/04/2012
    21:32

    Hello! I discovered your blog as a result of the entry made in the comidista Mikel and where I found this recipe you have to be rich! And you photoblog hosting the event this month and will send a mail yesterday to participate.
    The truth is that I love the blog, it is very inspiring and beautiful, I was very pleased to find you.
    A greeting
    Yulia

  14. Cris

    09/04/2012
    22:00

    Yulia thanks, I'm glad you like it
    a hug

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