Honey Bread

Honey Bread
Honey Bread might be just the bread you are searching for. This dairy free and vegetarian recipe serves 16. One serving contains 280 calories, 6g of protein, and 4g of fat. Head to the store and pick up warm water, canolan oil, flour, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

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Toast the rosemary in a small sauté pan over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
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Remove from the heat and set aside.
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In a small bowl, combine the oil, yeast, and warm water and stir to dissolve the yeast.
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Let sit for 5 minutes, or until foamy.
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Combine the flour and salt and mound in a large bowl. Make a well in the middle. Slowly pour the dissolved yeast into the well, working in the flour with your fingertips, then knead the dough until a ball forms. Knead in the honey and toasted rosemary.
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Put the dough in a large oiled bowl and turn to coat. Cover with a damp cloth or oiled plastic wrap and let rise to 1 1/2 times the original size, about 1 hour.
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Grease two 9 x 4-inch loaf pans. Punch down the dough and transfer to a floured work surface. Knead for 5 minutes. Divide the dough in half and shape into loaves.
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Place in the prepared pans, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise for 20 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 400°F.
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Place the pans in the oven and bake until the tops are golden, about 25 to 30 minutes. Invert the pans onto a cooling rack and let sit for 5 minutes, then remove the pans and let cool.
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Reprinted with permission from The Soul of a New Cuisine: A Discovery of the Foods and Flavors of Africa by by Marcus Samuelsson, (C) 2006, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings16
Health Score3
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