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BYRNE: We own Alcoa, which we consider a defensive play. Alcoa doesn't just make aluminum. It owns alumina, which is the starter, the yeast, and which is in short supply. Alcoa pretty much controls alumina in the world. That makes it special...
While the specifics of the recipe could not be revealed, the staff could reveal the general process of creating the beloved rolls. Cano starts by mixing flour, soy oil, yeast, sugar and salt. His dough is refrigerated at 39 degrees for up to 12 hours. To make rolls from the dough, he lets chilled dough rise at room temperature for an hour and a half before dipping balls in cornmeal and baking them at 375 degrees for 15 minutes...
...joint. But that's the only Westernized touch at Hotel de Pilawoos?the food, happily, makes no such concessions. The house specialty is that sublime Sri Lankan staple, the hopper?a wafer-thin, bowl-shaped pancake with a crisp surround and soft spongy center. Made out of rice flour, yeast and coconut milk, hoppers are usually eaten with spicy sambol sauces or just a fried egg plopped in the center. They're quite light, so you'll want to order at least four per adult. I like them best with a blistering curry, and my personal favorite is another Pilawoos...
...grapes contain chemicals called saponins, also found in olive oil and soybeans, that researchers believe may lower cholesterol. Grapes, especially those grown in cooler climates, also contain resveratrol, which may play a role in longevity. The chemical has been shown in the lab to prolong the life of yeast by 70%, and it mimics the effects of a low-calorie diet, which can extend life span, at least in rodents, 30% to 50%. Scientists don't know whether resveratrol will turn out to be the fountain of youth for humans, but in the meantime, what better excuse to raise...
Meanwhile, in Los Alamos, Calif., Sunita Williams, 8, and her sister Anita, 7, will be kneading the dough for vasilopita, a sweet yeast bread that belongs to their mom's Greek holiday tradition. Cooking and baking with their parents are part of the sisters' daily routine. "We chop up dates and strawberries and fruits from the garden," explains their mother Theo. "It's like they're the artists. We make a game...