Sometimes finding a quick and easy meal that doesn’t come out of a box can be difficult. I have learnt to make two of everything and freeze one. When making my rissole recipe I flatten patties, wrap in go between and freeze in a tupperware container. Then on nights when I don’t feel like making a full meal you can place the frozen patties straight into a fry pan for hamburgers.
On weekends we make our own bread rolls so our menu last night used left over bread rolls from lunch and meat patties from the freezer. I personally love making bread and the added bonus is I know exactly what is in it. I do keep a loaf of wholemeal bread in the freezer, bought from a local bakery, for times when I could not be bothered. When eating any store-bought bread my tip is to just read the label. Make sure wholemeal flour is the first ingredient and also check that white flour is not the second as some suppliers mix their flours. When I buy bread I check that it contains no more than 5 ingredients totally (unless seeded bread).
Potato wedges are also quick and easy to make. Simply slice potatoes into wedges (skin on) and allow to soak in a container of water for 10-15 minutes. Tip off water and pat dry with paper towel. Add 1 tablespoon of rice bran oil and 1 teaspoon of paprika. Stir until evenly coated. I use a Phillips Air Fryer and have crisp potato wedges in 12 minutes. Otherwise place wedges on a baking tray and cook in a very hot oven until crisp.
Wholemeal Honey Rolls
- 310 ml warm water
- 2 tablespoons rice bran oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 4 cups wholemeal flour
- 2 teaspoons yeast
If using a bread maker set on dough – bread. Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. When combined tip out dough onto a floured surface. Knead for 12 minutes until dough is smooth and elastic. Put dough back in bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Allow to rise until double in size (1 hour).
When dough has risen tip out onto floured board and flatten (punch down – remove any air). Divide dough into 12 equal pieces. For hamburgers we prefer square buns so I cut the dough into 12 squares otherwise just knead into any shape you would like. Place shaped buns onto a baking paper covered tray. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to stand in a warm area for an hour until once again doubled in size.
Remove plastic wrap, brush tops of buns with milk. Bake in a preheated oven at 200 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Enjoy 🙂