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Kitchen Witch Bakes for February

Kitchen Witch Bakes for February

Last updated on: February 1, 2020 at 8:57 am by Rachel Patterson

Kitchen Witch Bakes for February 2020-01-17T09:07:32+01:00 Rachel Patterson

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Kitchen Witch Bakes for February

February is a month of promises. January is done with and March is on the horizon. Spring isn’t here yet, and often not even any sign of it, but that hint is in the air. February is still all about warming comfort food, but it also includes Imbolc at the beginning of the month. This is the Pagan festival of light to celebrate the coming of spring with new beginnings, purification and renewal. It is a time of potential, ideas and fertility. Animals are giving birth to their new offspring or are just about to, so milk and diary products are often key ingredients in Imbolc celebrations. But any kind of fresh and light vegetables as well as lots of herbs and spices are used.

Depression cake

I know the name doesn’t sound the most inspiring. I promise you won’t feel down when you eat it! The name actually comes from the Great Depression when they had to get creative with recipes due to the lack of eggs or dairy. This cake is exceptionally light and fluffy. It is also vegan.

depression cake, practically pagan cooking, rachel patterson, kitchen witch

450g/15 ¾ oz sugar

450g/15 ¾ oz plain flour (all-purpose flour)

5 heaped tablespoons cocoa powder

2 teaspoons bicarbonate soda

1 teaspoon salt

10 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 tablespoons cider vinegar

500ml/1-pint water

Preheat your oven to 350F/180C/Gas 4.

Mix together all the ingredients and pour into an ungreased 9 x 13” baking tin.

Bake for 40 minutes.

Cumin and fennel loaf

This bread tastes amazing and definitely something to warm your heart on a cold February day, or any day of the year really.

cumin and fennel bread, practically pagan cooking, rachel patterson, kitchen witch

500g/1 lb strong white bread flour

1 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons cumin seeds

1 teaspoon fennel seeds

1 ½ teaspoon dried easy blend yeast

350ml/12 fl oz lukewarm water

Mix the flour, salt, cumin and fennel seeds together. Add the dried yeast and mix. Gradually add the water and mix together to form a soft dough. Knead in a mixer for five minutes or by hand for ten minutes. If you are kneading by hand use a splosh of olive oil on your surface rather than adding more flour, this will help the dough not to stick. Knead until your dough is soft and springy.

Pop the dough in an oiled bowl and cover with a tea towel. Leave in a warm place for about an hour, until the dough has doubled in size.

Turn the dough out and knead it gently for about a minute, then shape into a round and place on a baking sheet lined with baking parchment. Cover again and leave to rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.

Pre heat the oven to 220C/425F/Gas 7.

Spray the top of the dough with water then sprinkle with a pinch of flour. Pop into the oven and bake for 15 minutes. Then reduce the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5 and bake for a further half an hour. Until the loaf is a nice golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped underneath.

Recipes from:

Practically pagan COOKING by Rachel Patterson

Publication 29th May 2020

A book to take you through the seasons. Cooking with produce when it is at its best (and cheapest). Recipes for all, with menu ideas to reflect the energy of each month of the year. Family style, no fuss cooking to nourish the body, spirit and soul. 12 sections with recipes for each month to reflect the product that is in season, which include; meat main, vegetarian/vegan main, soups, standard and vegan desserts, bread and of course…cake; both standard and vegan cake options.

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Kitchen Witch Bakes for February

Kitchen Witch Bakes for February

Depression cake

Cumin and fennel loaf

Recipes from:

Practically pagan COOKING by Rachel Patterson

Publication 29th May 2020​

What city did the walls fall down after the Israelites marched around it?

Publication 29th May 2020