Fasting is an important tradition of Yom
Kippur. But do you know what you should eat when you break the fast? After a
day long fast, the average human body rich finds it difficult to digest rich
food item. So it is preferable that you eat foods that are not heavy. To
help you on this count, we have brought for you all some light food recipes
that would be great for you to break your fast with. These range from the
traditional "Il Bollo" to tasty salad dishes. So go through these "Break the
Fast Recipes" and prepare them at home. If you like our "Break the Fast
Recipes" and want to refer them to your friends, just
click here and do so. May Yom Kippur pass well for you and your family.
1) Keep all ingredients at room temperature. In a large bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups
flour with dry yeast, 1 tsp. sugar and the warm water. Whip until you have a
very smooth, soft dough. Lightly sprinkle over its top half a handful of flour.
Cover it with the clean kitchen towel, and set aside in a warm spot for about 2
hours (or until doubled in size).
2) Heat the olive oil in a small pan. Add anise seeds and stir until lightly
toasted. Keep to a side.
3) Next, return to the flour mixture. Add eggs, 1 1/4 cups sugar, oil and seeds
and beat well. Add the vanilla extract, salt and grated lemon rind. Again beat
well and keep adding enough flour from time to time. Continue until you get a
soft dough.
4) Spread the rest of the flour on a working surface. Then, put the soft flour
dough over it and knead, gathering the flour. Go on kneading until you have a
dough stiff enough to hold its shape. Divide this stiff dough into two equal
parts. Knead each part for a minute or two, and let rest for 5 minutes. Then
shape each part into a 12-inch oval loaf, and put on a lightly oiled and
generously floured baking sheet.
Cover with the towel and let rise in a warm place for 1 - 2 hours (or until more
than doubled in bulk).
5) Brush the top of the loaves with the egg yolk (beaten with 1 tsp. water) and
place them in a preheated 450-degree oven. Lower the heat to 350 degrees
instantly and bake for 30 minutes or until dark brown.
6) Serve with small glasses of sweet vermouth.
Apple Crisp
Ingredients :
1) Tart apples - 8, peeled, cored and sliced.
2) Water - 1/2 cup.
3) Cinnamon - 1 tsp.
4) Nutmeg - 1/4 tsp.
5) Flour - 1 cup.
6) Butter/margarine - 7 tsp., unsalted.
7) Sugar - 3/4 cup.
Preparation :
1) Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2) Lightly butter a baking dish (dimensions: 7 1/2- by 11 3/4-inch). Scatter the
peeled apple slices evenly across its bottom. Pour in the water. Also add in the
cinnamon and nutmeg.
3) Get a small bowl. Pour in it the flour, butter and sugar. Combine all of it
together with a fork or pastry blender until crumbly. Spread this mixture evenly
over the apples and bake for 30 minutes (or until the top becomes crispy and the
apple filling turns frothy).
4) Drizzle the apple crisp with some honey. Pour some vanilla ice cream also.
Serve warm.
Cucumber Salad With Dill
Ingredients :
1) Water - 1 cup.
2) White vinegar - 1 cup.
3) Salt - 1/4 tsp.
4) Sugar - 1 cup.
5) Cucumbers - 2 large (hot-house variety), sliced paper-thin.
6) Dried dill weed or Fresh minced dill - 2 tbsp.
7) Bibb lettuce - 1 head.
8) Arugala - 1 bunch.
9) Cherry tomatoes (for garnish)
10) A large glass bowl
Preparation :
1) In the large glass bowl, combine the water, vinegar, salt and sugar until the
sugar dissolves. Add the cucumbers and toss.
2) Cover the mixture with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at
least two hours.
3) Take it out of the freezer and drain. Garnish with watercress and cherry
tomatoes. Serve on lettuce leaves.
Beet and Onion Salad
Ingredients :
1) Beets - 5 (pickled, drained and sliced)
2) Onion - 1 large, red , peeled and thinly sliced.
3) Cucumber - 1, peeled and thinly sliced.
4) Olive oil - 1/3 cup.
5) Juice of 1 lemon
6) Eggs - 2 hard-boiled, peeled and chopped.
7) Parsley - 1 cup, minced.
8) Lettuce leaves
Also needed: A large and a small bowl.
Preparation :
1) Mix the beets, onion and cucumber together in a large salad bowl. Toss the
ingredients well.
2) Combine the olive oil and lemon juice in the small bowl.
3) Add some salt and pepper to the beet mixture for seasoning. Garnish with
chopped egg and parsley. Just before serving, pour the olive oil mixture over it
and toss.
2) Wash the beet pieces. Place them in a saucepan and pour cold water to cover
them completely. Bring the mixture to a boil. Then reduce the heat and simmer
under cover for an hour (or until the beets are tender). Reserve one cup of the
liquid.
3) Slice off the stems of the beets while they are still warm. Then peel off and
discard their outer skins. Place the beets in a large oven-proof bowl and set
aside.
4) Place the mustard seeds, allspice, cloves and cinnamon stick in a cheesecloth
bag. Fasten its mouth securely.
5) In a large saucepan, put the spice bag and pour over it the vinegar, reserved
beet liquid and sugar. Mix it all well and boil for five minutes. Pour the
mixture over the beet pieces. Cover and refrigerate nightlong.