Report On Training Of Women On Pastries Preparation Using Orange Fleshed Sweet potato (Ofsp)

INTRODUCTION

Training of women on pastries preparation using orange fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) was organized at Ahansonyewodea, Brahabebome, Ayease and Odumase from 4^th to 7^th August 2020. A total of one hundred and thirty-two (132) consisting of seventeen (17) males and one hundred and fifteen (115) females benefited from the program.

TOPICS DISCUSSED

The following topics were discussed

Importance of using orange fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) in diet

Orange fleshed sweet potatoes are one of the richest natural sources of beta-carotene, a plant- based compound that is converted to vitamin A that is critical to a healthy immune system. The human body can easily transform beta‐carotene, a natural pre‐cursor of vitamin A, into vitamin A as needed. A single sweet potato can contain 769 % of the amount of vitamin A you need to consume daily. Vitamin A is great for sight, bones and skin. Its inclusion in diet is very importance to pregnant women and children

Handy measures
Recipes for the various pastries
Recipes for pancake

Wheat flour, nutmeg, sugar, milk, OFSP mash, eggs, salt, milk, margarine

Sieve wheat flour (100g) and all dry ingredients (sugar (3 teaspoons), baking powder (1 teaspoon), nutmeg (1 teaspoon) and salt to taste)
Add the OFSP mash (70g) to the mixture and rub in to form a uniform mixture
Dilute 1 tin of milk and add to the mixture to obtain pouring mixture
Grease frying pan with little margarine and fry till golden brown
Fold and serve hot

Recipes for chips

Wheat flour, nutmeg, flavor, sugar, milk, margarine, baking powder, eggs, OFSP mash, adequate water and cooking oil

Sieve wheat flour (200g) and all dry ingredients (sugar (1 teaspoon), baking powder (2 teaspoons), nutmeg (1 teaspoon))
Add OFSP mash to the mixture and rub in
Add margarine (1 ½ tablespoons) and flavor (1 teaspoon) rub in
Beat eggs (2 eggs) separately and to the mixture
Add ½ cup of milk
Add adequate water to the mixture and knead to form a smooth and soft dough
Roll the dough on a floured surface
Cut rolled dough into square pieces
Deep fry the cut pieces whiles stirring until golden brown
Remove from oil into colander to drain
Allow to cool and serve