How to Make a Panade
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5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
36 kcal
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Cuisine
American
How to Make a Panade
Description
This recipe outlines the method to make a panade for one pound of ground meat, involving soaking 1/4 cup bread crumbs or torn white bread pieces in 1/4 cup milk until the liquid is absorbed. The soaked bread is then mashed until smooth, creating a moist paste that can be mixed directly into ground meat. The panade acts as a binder and adds moisture, preventing dryness in meat preparations.
The instructions note this basic ratio for various meat-based dishes such as meatballs and meatloaf, typically combined with eggs for structure. It also mentions a variation for burgers, balancing starch and liquid in proportion to the ground meat weight.
In practice, incorporating a panade results in a tender finished texture by retaining moisture and helping the mixture hold together during cooking. The mashed consistency ensures even distribution throughout the meat.
Ingredients
A panade for 1 pound of ground meat:
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs or white sandwich bread, torn into pieces
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
To make a panade for 1 pound of ground meat:
- In a medium bowl, add bread and milk. Let sit for a minute until the milk is absorbed, then mash until smooth (about 1 minute).
- Proceed with the rest of your recipe.
Notes
- Use one part bread crumbs to one part milk for every pound of ground meat when making a panade.
- Allow bread to absorb milk fully before mashing to ensure an even, smooth texture.
- Incorporate the panade into meat mixtures to improve tenderness and juiciness.
- The panade can be adjusted for different meat dishes, including meatballs, meatloaf, or burgers, with consistent ratios.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 36 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 36kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 33mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 25IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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