about making bread
and there is something quit divine
about EATING fresh baked bread
I have not done this in years........
I dare to say it may be something like 15+ years
But all it took was having two of my little birds
(and a darling daughter-in-law)
come for a visit
While the three of them went off on an adventure today
I stayed behind to catch up on things
and make this delicious bread
along with some lentil vegetable soup
I assume they will be a bit hungry when they return
This is a fabulous recipe that makes two large braided loaves
and it's a tad easier than most breads
CARDAMON BREAD
*5 1/4 cups all purpose flour
*2 TBS. Flax seed Meal
*1 TBS. Active Dry Yeast
*1 1/2 tsp salt (I used sea salt)
* 2 cups Almond Milk -
plus a little more for brushing the loaves
*1 1/2 tsp coarsely ground whole cardamon seeds
~~it helps to have a strong man nearby
to crush the seeds
with mortar and pestle
~~ I will also use more cardamon next time as I love the flavor*1/3 cup Agave nectar or organic pure maple syrup
*1/3 cup canola oil
2 Tbs or more Sugar in the raw to sprinkle on loaves
*Stir together almond milk, flax seed meal, agave nectar, oil, yeast, salt and cardamon in a large bowl
*Add flour (2 cups at a time) and mix thoroughly with wooden spoon
*Cover with lid or plastic wrap and then a kitchen towel
and let stand
for 2 1/2 hours at room temp.
*Transfer bowl to fridge to rest overnight
*Preheat oven to 375
Coat baking sheet with cooking spray or line with parchment paper
*Divide dough in half
*Divide each half into three balls
*roll each ball into 18" long rope on a floured surface
*Place 3 dough ropes side by side and braid
pinch ends together and tuck under
*Cover loaves with kitchen towel or plastic wrap
and let rest for 30 min.
*Brush top of each loaf with almond milk
*sprinkle generously with raw sugar
*bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
*Cool on racks
place in jumbo baggies- flavor is even better the next day
I served this with whipped honey butter
8 comments:
That bread looks delicious! Your house must have smelled amazing! I'm drooling over here!
Caroline
Hello Rella, Oh I can almost smell that wonderful bread, that is one of my favorite smells. Your loafs look beautiful. Thanks for sharing the recipe, might have to try this. I hope you are having a wonderful time with your son and his wife and your daughter. Have a great Sunday. Hugs, Terri
Rella, your bread looks yummalicious!
What lucky little birds you have.
It sounds all Christmassy-cozy where you are.
Sending good wishes,
Marianne
Oh goodness, it sounds heavenly. I love fresh baked bread and lentil soup is one of my favorites!
xo
Claudia
oh yum! sending you much love and best wishes for a great holiday dear Rella!
and smoochlets back to you and spike!! xox
Well Miss Betty Crocker! that bread looks divine! and I bet it didn't last long....sorry I was late!
Enjoy your Holiday!
Hugs :)
Yummy yummy! Merry Christmas dear Rella!!!
Oh Rella, your bread looks yummy! And the recipe sounds really good...I love cardamom!
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