Adriatic Sea pizza with soybean flour Le 5 Stagioni
Ingredients
water
flour
dried yeast
malt
salt
extra virgin olive oil
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Introduction
Soybean is a legume, mostly cultivated in the United States of America, China and Brazil and it is an important ingredient of the Asian culinary tradition. Until a decade ago its use in Europe was limited because of the unpleasant taste it acquires during cooking. Only recently, some research conducted in the United States has shown how to eliminate the responsible substances. Being rich in protein, soybean has a very high nutritional value. Apart from their nutritional value, soybean proteins deliver particular benefits from their functional properties, which improve the characteristics of pizza dough.
In fact soybean flour favors the liquid absorption when added to dough. The proteins in soybean flour improve the texture and softness of the pizza and increase the liquid retention. This slows down the dehydration process so that, after baking, the pizza takes longer to harden. Since soybean absorbs water promptly, it is necessary to decrease the amount of flour.
Nutrient content in soybean
Proteins 38-42%
Fats 20-24%
Carbohydrates 35%
Vitamins E, K, B, PP
Calcium, iron, magnesium minerals
Fibers 5%
Proceedings
Direct method dough with long maturation.
Filling: stir-fry mixed Adriatic fish with garlic, white wine, tomatoes, capers and Taggiasca olives.
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Insights
The soybean is an easily digestible source of protein for the human organism and this makes it compete with the so-called noble proteins found in meat, eggs and milk. Medical science identifies the phospholipids present in soybeans as a significant factor for the elimination of excess cholesterol in the blood. The soybean is rich in essential minerals for the human body, especially calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium and magnesium. This makes it a perfect complement to the main product of the Mediterranean diet, i.e. bread. In addition, pizza with soybean flour is recommended for all those who care about healthy eating and take care of their health without sacrificing taste. It is a food for people of all ages and it is suitable for those who care about their body weight and for those who do sports and intellectual activities.
