Rusks are nothing but dried bread. It is dried either for further storage, or in order to use it as an ingredient in different dishes.
The history of the habit of drying crackers is quite interesting: the fact is that in the 19th century there was very hot weather in Muscovy, because of this, on Easter, many Easter bread that stood in the sun just dried up. And due to the fact that, according to tradition, holy bread cannot be thrown away, it had to be soaked in water. And then it turned out that the dry cake, soaked in water, is very tasty. Since then, the tradition of drying crackers has appeared.
Varieties of crackers
The assortment of crackers is very wide. There are vanilla crackers, with nuts, with raisins, with poppy seeds, with chocolate, with garlic, with herbs, salted, sweet and others. Crackers can also have the most diverse form and cost. But there is another quality by which crackers are distinguished - this is the calorie content of crackers and their usefulness. Let us dwell on this issue in more detail.
Creamy breadcrumbs made from premium-grade wheat flour contain proteins, fats, carbohydrates, water and dietary fiber. The calorie content of crackers of this species is approximately 397 kcal per 100 grams. In addition, the composition of such crackers includes potassium, sodium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium and vitamins B, B2, PP.
If we talk about simple crackers, which are made from wheat flour of the first grade, then they contain the same proteins, fats, carbohydrates and water, only in different proportions, so the calorie content of crackers of this kind is slightly less - 331 kcal per 100 grams. Plus, in these crackers are the same potassium, sodium, magnesium, calcium, iron, phosphorus and vitamins B, PP and B2.
Rusks are useful in dietary nutrition, because the proteins, carbohydrates and fats contained in them are quite easily utilized by the human body. However, you should not eat crackers beyond measure, because there are still calories in breadcrumbs.
Many people mistakenly believe that all crackers have the same calorie content - you have to upset you a little. Rusks with different additives will be distinguished by their energy value; Thus, the calorie content of crackers with raisins will be slightly higher than ordinary crackers. The caloric content of crackers with different flavors, which are sold in bags, is also very different. In addition to the fact that in one bag there will be about 170 calories (if the bag is 50 g), the calorie content will also be added due to the fact that in such crackers there is salt, oil and flavorings, which are difficult to call diet.
For those who monitor their health and weight, we offer an easy and tasty recipe for almond crackers with 60 calories each. Agree, the calorie content of crackers seems to be not big, but at the same time it does not affect the taste.
Such crackers are very popular in Italy and not only. They are usually served with coffee, and they can also be dipped in white dessert wine.
To make almond crackers you will need (70 pieces):
- approximately 200 grams of almonds (peeled). In order for the almonds to be easily peeled, they need to be dipped in boiling water for about 10 minutes;
- 400 grams of flour;
- four eggs;
- one glass of sugar;
- three tablespoons of vanilla sugar ;
- half a bag of baking powder or half a teaspoon of soda;
- one lemon (zest);
- a pinch of salt;
- butter (in order to lubricate the mold).
The process of making almond crackers:
- In a frying pan without oil, fry the almonds.
- We take three proteins, add salt and beat in foam.
- Three yolks are mixed with regular and vanilla sugar, and then whipped proteins are added to this mixture (this must be done gradually and constantly stirring).
- Then add the zest of lemon (grated) to the resulting mass, almonds and mix well.
- Then add baking powder and flour. If instead of a powder you take soda, then you first need to extinguish it with lemon juice. Mix again.
- If the dough seems very soft to you, you can add more flour.
- Preheat the oven to a temperature of 175 degrees.
- We roll the dough into two rolls with a diameter of about two centimeters and put on a baking sheet, oiled.
- At the same time, beat one egg and a little sugar and grease the rolls.
- Then put the pan in the oven for about 35 minutes.
- Rolls still hot need to be cut into pieces about one centimeter thick.
Cooking macaroons will take you about an hour. But as a result of your hard work, you will get tasty crackers with a small calorie content.