Thursday, February 17, 2011

Sundried Tomato and Herb Bread

I forgot to post this alongside the valentine's dinner!

3 cups warm water
2 T honey
1 package active dry yeast
6-7 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatos (packed in oil, drained)
1/4 cup olive oil
2 t salt
Basil, Thyme, Rosemary

Dissolve honey in warm water.  Sprinkle yeast on top and set aside until foamy (about 5 minutes).

Add 2 cups whole wheat flour.  Mix with wooden spoon until completely combined.  Cover and let rise for 30 minutes (I prefer to cover with saran wrap, then a damp kitchen towel, and place into a warm oven... ~180-200 F.)

Stir in tomatoes, olive oil, salt, and herbs.  Slowly sprinkle in additional flour (4-5 cups) until the dough is at a kneadable consistency.  Place in stand mixer and knead for 5-8 minutes, until smooth and elastic but not sticky.

Place dough in well-oiled bowl, cover and let rise for 30 minutes (warm oven, etc. same as before).

Meanwhile, grease 2-5x9 loaf pans. 

Pour out dough and punch down.  Divide the dough in half.  Shape into loaves, and place each into loaf pan.  Allow dough to rest for 20 minutes, while preheating oven to 375.  Bake for about 40 minutes.  Cool on wire rack.

Makes 2 loaves.  Nutritional info below is based on cutting loaf into 18 slices, and is therefore approximate.

  Calories 84.5
  Total Fat 1.9 g
      Saturated Fat 0.3 g
      Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1 g
      Monounsaturated Fat 1.1 g
  Cholesterol 0.0 mg
  Sodium 0.0 mg
  Potassium 0.6 mg
  Total Carbohydrate 15.6 g
      Dietary Fiber 2.4 g
      Sugars 1.0 g
  Protein 2.7 g

  Vitamin A 0.0 %
  Vitamin B-12 0.0 %
  Vitamin B-6 0.0 %
  Vitamin C 0.0 %
  Vitamin D 0.0 %
  Vitamin E 0.9 %
  Calcium 0.0 %
  Copper 0.0 %
  Folate 0.0 %
  Iron 0.1 %
  Magnesium 0.0 %
  Manganese 0.0 %
  Niacin 0.0 %
  Pantothenic Acid     0.0 %
  Phosphorus     0.0 %
  Riboflavin 0.0 %
  Selenium 0.0 %
  Thiamin 0.0 %
  Zinc 0.0 %

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