I tried a new thing today, experimenting with an idea I had, and I think I'm on the track of something good! :)
Along with everything else that has happened this summer, I realized that the butter substitute that I use (Earth Balance soy-free buttery sticks) contains pea protein. My body seems to have very bad feelings toward pea protein. Which is a real shame, because there are so many yummy new dairy-free options that have pea protein in them- cream cheese alternatives, coconut-based yogurt and kefir- so good...and so not good for me. 😕 This realization brought my baking to a screeching halt, as I tried to figure out what to do now.
These Earth Balance sticks were the only butter substitute that really worked for me.
My muffin and biscuit recipes were all based on this.
Now what?!
I have tried several options- making oil-based muffins, which is working fairly well; making alternative-fat cookies and biscuits, which did not work well.
Last night, while watching the Great British Bake Off, I had a sudden inspiration.
I made a run to the store last night, and made my first experiment with the new idea this morning.
And it was good! 😄😄😄😄
I want to work with it a little big more, to be sure, but I am excited.
As soon as I'm confident that it works, and will work well for others, I will share it with you.
