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.Pop the popcorn and place it in a large mixing bowl with the sun-flower seeds, pumpkin seeds, dried blueberries, and dried cranber-ries.Remove any unpopped kernels.Set aside.Place the brown rice syrup, brown sugar, salt, and 1D 4 cup water ina small saucepan over medium heat.Cook, stirring constantly,until the mixture boils over the entire surface.Stop stirring andadjust the heat if necessary to maintain this constant boil withoutboiling over.Okay, now you have a choice.If you want soft, somewhat gooey,chewy popcorn balls (my personal preference), boil for about 8to 10 minutes (240ºF on a candy thermometer, also known assoft-ball stage).If you want hard, less chewy popcorn balls thatcrackle when you crunch into them (my husband s preference),boil for up to 15 minutes (250ºF on a candy thermometer, orhard-ball stage).Pour the sugar mixture evenly over the popcorn, stirring con-stantly until everything is completely coated, being sure to stirfrom the bottom of the bowl to catch all those little sunflowerseeds that like to fall to the bottom.Put some margarine or oil onyour hands to keep the mixture from sticking.Scoop up largehandfuls and shape into balls, pressing firmly (if you are packingsome inside a lunch box, make sure you make them small or flatenough so that they fit with the lid closed).Work quickly before the mixture has a chance to cool.If the mix-ture gets too firm to shape, place it in a warm (300ºF) oven for 1to 2 minutes to soften.Appetizers and Snacks 811600940729 text_rev.qxd 4/21/08 8:53 AM Page 82PERFECT PEPI TASPepitas (green pumpkin seeds) are available in bulk bins at mosthealth foods stores and some grocery stores.They are an excellentsource of protein, iron, and other minerals.These savory, smokypumpkin seeds are reminiscent of bacon bits.Use them as a garnishon salads, soups, and greens, or eat them by the handful for a high-protein snack.Makes 1 cup 1 cup raw, hulled pepitasA large pinch (about 1D 16 teaspoon) cayenne1 tablespoon Bragg Liquid Aminos(or soy sauce)1D 2 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoringHeat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat.Place the pump-kin seeds in the skillet and stir constantly with a wooden spoon.Toast the seeds for about 8 to 10 minutes, until the seeds arepuffed and making popping noises.Lower the heat as needed toavoid burning; some of the seeds should turn a golden brown.Remove from heat and sprinkle with the cayenne.Pour in the Li-quid Aminos or soy sauce and the liquid smoke (the liquid shouldsizzle when it hits the pan don t inhale that first puff of pepperysmoke!).Return the skillet to the burner, stirring continually.Stir and scrape the bottom of the skillet until the seeds are dry,about 1 to 2 minutes.Pour the seeds out onto a large plate and spread them out to cool.Cool completely and store in an airtight jar at room temperature.82 VEGAN LUNCH BOX1600940729 text_rev.qxd 4/21/08 8:53 AM Page 83PLAY PRETZELSDon t even think about making Play Pretzels without some littlehands around to help you! Get creative and have fun!1Makes aboutD 2 cup warm water (110°F)3 dozen pretzels,1 teaspoon sugardepending on1 scant tablespoon (1 package) active dry yeastthe size you2make themD 3 cup whole wheat flour2D 3 cup all-purpose flour3D 4 teaspoon kosher saltCoarse salt or Perfect Cinnamon-Sugar(page 215), optionalPreheat the oven to 425ºF.Line two baking sheets with parch-ment paper, spray with nonstick spray, and set aside.Pour the warm water into a mug or liquid measuring cup and stirin the sugar.Sprinkle the yeast into the water and stir well.Letthe mixture sit until it s bubbly and dissolved, about 5 minutes.Meanwhile, in a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the wholewheat flour, all-purpose flour, and salt.Pour the yeast mixtureinto the flour, stirring until a dough forms.Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead forabout 2 minutes, until a smooth dough forms.Cover the doughwith plastic wrap and set aside to rest for 10 minutes.Pinch or cut off bits of the dough and roll into long, thin snakes,about 1D 4 inch wide.Form the snakes into letters, numbers, squares,spirals, pretzels, hearts, or other fun shapes.Place the shapes on the prepared baking sheet.Brush the pretzelswith water using a pastry brush.If you like, sprinkle them withsome coarse salt or Perfect Cinnamon-Sugar.Bake for about 10minutes, until lightly golden.Appetizers and Snacks 831600940729 text_rev [ Pobierz caÅ‚ość w formacie PDF ]