Pecan nut: benefit, harm, recipes

Pecan is distributed in the south-east of the USA, in the Crimea, Central Asia and the Caucasus. The tree can reach 40 meters in height. Fruits ripen only when favorable conditions are promoted to it - a hot summer with high humidity. Nut cultivation is possible only under the condition of the southern climate. Saplings can be purchased at specialized stores. The color of the fruit is brown, of different shades. Often, when making any products for the interior and home use similar palettes. For example, the color of the laminate is often found in similar colors.

The internal composition of the pecan nut differs from the Greek one in that it practically has no partitions. This advantage guarantees the preservation of the core, it is never wormy. In addition, the core shell does not rancid, which is often observed in walnuts. Pecan is a very nutritious product. On 100 g contains about 3 455 kcal. Fat content is more than 70%. He for a long time satisfies hunger and feeds an organism with vitamins and microcells. The benefit of the nut lies in its rich composition.

It is a source of vitamin E, tannic acid, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and sodium. In addition, the nut has an antioxidant effect, it fights the aging of the skin, prevents the development of cancer and lowers cholesterol. By the presence of amino acids, pecan is similar to Indian nuts.

The pecan oil also has healing properties. It tastes very pleasant and slightly resembles olive. It is recommended for both indoor and outdoor use. Often it is used in cosmetology to solve skin problems: burns, fungal infections, bruises, acne.

Harm nut can cause people who suffer from various eating disorders. This is due to the high fat content. It is not recommended to eat more than 100 grams per meal.

The taste of pecan is reminiscent of chocolate with notes of vanilla. It is often called a chocolate nut and used to add to the desserts. Today we will prepare two delicious dishes: bread and pie with pecans. Photos of dishes already cooked cause appetite and a desire to quickly cook up delicious treats!

Recipe number 1. Bread with pecan

Such a fragrant and unusual bread is sure to be appreciated by your loved ones. A magnificent fragrance will not leave you indifferent!

Necessary ingredients:

• warm water - 1/2 cup
• milk - 1/2 cup
• Whipped egg - 1 pc.
• Butter - 40 g
• milk powder - 1 tbsp. l.
• sugar - 1/3 cup
• salt - 1 tsp.
• orange peel - 1 tbsp. l.
• bread flour - 3 cups
• dry yeast - 7 g
• pecans - 1/3 cup
• dried cranberries - 1/3 cup

Cooking method:

1. pour water into the bread tank, ordinary and dried milk, egg, oil, sugar, zest, flour, yeast and salt;
2. Wait for the end of the batch by the sound signal. Then add cranberries and finely chopped nuts. Bake in "Main" mode.
3. To make the bread not sticky, let it cool well before cutting. The quantity of products is calculated for 1000 g.

Recipe number 2. Pie with nuts

The dough will turn out gentle and fragrant. Such baking will appeal to adults and children!

Necessary ingredients:

• flour - 1 glass
• sour cream 150 g
• Butter - 225 g
• soda slaked - 0.5 tsp.
• eggs - 3 pieces
• sugar and corn syrup - 0.5 cups
• salt - 0.5 tsp.
• vanilla essence - 1 tsp.
• nuts - 200 g

Cooking method:

1. mix the dough. Mix the flour, sour cream, soft oil (150 g) and soda. Lay it in a uniform and distribute it evenly;
2. make a stuffing for the pie. Whisk eggs, sugar, corn syrup. After the sugar has dissolved, add the remaining oil, salt and vanilla extract. Then, pour the cut (not too finely) nuts and mix. Pour into the mold with the test;
3. bake at a temperature of 170 degrees for about 40-45 minutes.

Cut the cake better after it cools. From above you can decorate with pieces of nuts.

Use the wonderful pecan nut in your daily diet - and you will make your life tastier and healthier.