Saturday, September 27, 2008

Lavash and Salsa....1st Daring Bakers Challenge...

Greetings....what follows is my first Daring Bakers Challenge Post. We were instructed to make Lavash crackers and a Vegan Dip to accompany the crackers. That was just a little stressful for my because I know so little about Vegan food. I know they don't eat meat or dairy, but I was pretty sure there were more restrictions.
So I googled my way over to wikipedia and looked up some info on the subject. The definition per wiki is:
Veganism is a diet and lifestyle that seeks to exclude the use of animals for food, clothing, or any other purpose.
Easy enough, or so it seems. Sentences like that have so many layers to them. I had to read to fully understand a Vegan. Like why would someone choose this type of lifestyle...I'm not judging. I understand Vegetarians a little better. They don't want to slaughter animals for food and/or don't want the bad effects of meat to poison their body. But a Vegan says animals have no other purpose but to exist.
OK, thats fine too, to each their own....I just happen to love meat and cheese. There are ups and downs to every diet that is not balanced with the food pyramid. But at least now....I know what I'm dealing with.
I made my crackers this morning and had a little trouble getting them as thin as I wanted so it turns out they are a little thick and now remind me a little bit like communion on Sunday....yikes.Rolled out in the sheet pan; not as thin as I would like...
Cut and sprinkled with topping before baking. I used an everything mix I use for bagels on half and kosher salt and sesame seed on the other half....although probably should have done it a bit heavier or used egg white instead of water because it all fall off.

Baked Lavash Crackers!! YAY!
Salsa in the making....

I hope you enjoyed reading about this conquest....it was difficult but I have succeeded!!

6 comments:

Luke said...

After reading that, I'm craving a Cheeseburger. Thank you for your delightful post.

Gretchen Noelle said...

These look great. Wonderful first Daring Baker challenge! Welcome!

Eat4Fun said...

Congratulations on completing your first DB Challenge! Great job! Your lavash and salsa looks delish.

jenniferhoiyin said...

great job, there's nothing better than homemade salsa! welcome to DB!

Lauren said...

Ooo, your lavash looks wonderful! Great first challenge!

silverrock said...

Mmm... that fresco salsa looks delicious! And your crackers look beautiful too. I may just have to steal a piece (if there are any left :P) Way to go on your first DB challenge!