Vegans Of Faith

  Written by McDonald, T.   |  Date 23rd of June 2021   While looking around for different types of bread, i found several posts for making lentil bread and i though i would give it a try.  However, when i looked in the cupboard all i had was yellow split peas.  Nonetheless, i thought i would give it a try to see what it was like.  This has 2 basic ingredients: yellow split peas and water.  The salt is optional and you could even add some sugar if you want.  Blended yellow split peas Serves 4 Ingredients  Yellow split peas x 0.5 cups Water x 300ml Salt x a pinch (optional) Method Soak the split peas in the water for 4 hrs or better still overnight. Without draining, add the split peas and the water into a blender and blend until a creamy paste forms. This should take about 1 -2 minutes on high speed. Poor a thin layer into a hot frying pan.  Use the back of a tablespoon to shape it into a circle if needed.  Use the flipper to loosen from the pan and flip after about 45 seconds and hea

Written by McDonald, T.   |  Updated 5th of August 2021 I have been looking for ways to make bread and this is one of the easiest I could find.  No need for kneading makes it so easy all you have to do is mix all the ingredients together and leave it overnight before baking it the next day.  This recipe has some extras in so if you want to make it closer to zero waste, just leave out the optionals.  Dough for the olive and bell pepper version Waste Short term waste: Zero  Long term waste: Flour packaging Yeast packaging 2 Glass jars (optional) Sugar packaging  Salt container  Mix the dry ingredients together. Sticky dough. After 12 hours, put into a big pot. Serves 6 Ingredients 2 cups plain white flour 2 cups wholemeal (Strong or bread) or rye flour  2 -3 tbsp of caster sugar (optional)  1/4 cup of sliced olives (optional) 4 chopped sun-dried tomatoes (optional)   1 tsp Salt   1/

Written by McDonald, T.   |  Updated 4th of August 2021 This is the easiest bread in the world!  Just two ingredients sweet potato and flour for the basic recipe.  You can use plain or wholemeal flour the choice is yours; furthermore, you have the option to add salt and or nutritional yeast for extra flavour and nutrition.  Although the official ratio of potato to flour is one to one, I usually find I need a little more flour.

Written by McDonald, T.   |  Updated 26th of January 2022      Flatbread is easy and quick to make.  No need for proving or resting just straight in the pan and out comes a delicious hot bread that you can eat straight away, or store for later.  Subsequently, you can have it on its own as a snack or as part of your main meal.  You can even make smaller ones to have as tacos.  Furthermore, you can add other ingredients to this bread such as garlic or bell pepper or even sun-dried tomato.  As for storing, I put mine in an airtight container and keep in the fridge and it lasts for up to 4 days.  You have two types to choose from: regular or zero waste. 

  Banana bread with figs and cherries Banana bread with cranberries and nuts Written by McDonald, T.   |  Updated 2nd of April 2023     This recipe is the best I have for banana bread.  It is low in salt and high in taste!  It is very simple to make and easy to eat.  I wanted something that was easy, healthy, and tasty so I looked around for the perfect recipe, but I just couldn't find what I was looking for.  Don't get me wrong, they were all great, but I wanted something vegan and simple so I came up with this.  It is firm but not too chewy and just sweet enough.  When it comes to banana bread, I like it to be more like bread pudding than bread and that is what this recipe gives.  If you like to watch how to make the recipe, a video is provided at the end of the blog.  In addition, it is possible to use different fruits and nuts and you can leave out the apple sauce if you are concerned about packaging. 

Written by McDonald, T.   |  Updated 4th of August 2021      This is a zero waste option to baking bread rolls.  Although it is almost impossible to make anything without some waste, it is possible the reduce the waste.  For instance, i have cut out the vegan milk and butter; thus, reducing the waste from their wrapping.  Waste Flour bag Caster sugar bag Instant yeast bag Salt container Oil container (glass) All of the above are recyclable and you will not use them up every time. However, if you can buy them naked from the bakers you might think why should i made them myself?  Well, the problem is upstream waste.  Nonetheless, you have to decide what is better for you.  Ingredients 200g whole-wheat strong bread flour 7g instant dry yeast 0.5 tsp baking powder 0.5 tsp salt 1.5 cups warm water 1 tbsp caster sugar 1 tbsp vegetable oil Method Add the flour to a medium to large mixing bowl.   Add the instant dry yeas, backing powder, salt and caster sugar to the mix and stir it thoroughly 

Written by  McDonald, T.    |  Date 9th of April 2021 One way of cutting out the single use plastic is to make your own rolls.  Baking is fun and easy, but you will need to practice it to get the best results.  Another advantage to home baking is you control the ingredients.  Wholemeal is better for us because it has more nutrients and roughage. Makes 4 rolls Ingredients  Strong wholemeal bread flour x 1.5 cups Caster sugar x 1 tbsp Salt x 1/2 tsp Instant fast acting yeast  x 3.5g Vegan butter x 20g Soya milk x 1/4 cup Water x 1/4 cup Method Stage 1 Wash your hands Add the flour, salt and fast acting yeast to a medium to large mixing bowl and stir to combine. Heat the vegan milk and water in a saucepan the add the vegan butter and wait for it to melt. It is important not to let the milk boil.  Make a well in the mixture and add the vegan milk and melted vegan butter.  Be sure that the vegan milk and butter is not to hot or it will kill the yeast.  Mix together with a spoon until you g