Cowboy Coffee Beef Stew (Crowd Cow)

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 1/2 to 3 pounds stew beef, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
• 3 1/2 cups low-salt beef stock (if you get Lynne’s book, she has great recipes to make your own)
• 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
• 6 medium carrots, peeled and cut at an angle 3/4 inches long
• 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes (about 3 medium), cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot
• 1 1/2 cups (6 3/4 ounces) all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups (6 3/4 ounces) whole-wheat flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into cubes and chilled
• 2/3 cup heavy cream
• 2/3 cup buttermilk