Beyond the Salad Bowl: Baking with Spinach
A Green Dream: The Spinach Bread You’ve Been Waiting For
Imagine a loaf that’s as vibrant as it is delicious. Our spinach bread is a tender, savory loaf with a delicate green hue and an earthy flavor that doesn’t overpower. It’s a perfect canvas for your favorite toppings, from a simple schmear of butter to a hearty soup. The texture is soft yet substantial, with a hint of natural sweetness from the fresh spinach. This isn’t just bread; it’s a way to sneak a little extra goodness into every slice.
Spinach Bread
There's nothing quite like the aroma of freshly baked bread filling your kitchen, and when that bread is also packed with nutrients, it's a win-win! Our spinach bread isn't just a treat for your taste buds; it's a vibrant, wholesome addition to any meal. We've managed to sneak in plenty of tender spinach, giving this bread a beautiful green hue and a boost of vitamins and minerals, all while maintaining a delightfully soft texture and a subtly savory flavor. It's the perfect way to add a healthy twist to your favorite sandwiches, enjoy alongside a hearty soup, or simply savor on its own with a smear of butter. Get ready to fall in love with a bread that's as good for you as it tastes!
Ingredients
- 3 cups of bread flour
- 1 tsp of salt
- 2 cups of fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup of warm water
- 1 tsp of honey
- 7 g yeast one envelope
- 1/3 cup of olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine the flour and the salt and set aside
- In a small blender combine the spinach with the warm water and blend well.
- ( you should have about one and a half cups of liquid)
- Transfer the spinach mix to a small bowl and add the yeast and honey and let's sit for 5 minutes.
- After 5 minutes add the spinach mixture to the flour in the bowl along with the olive oil.
- Combine all together to form a dough.
- Shape into a ball and place in a greased medium bowl for 2 to 3 hours.
- Once the dough has risen , shape into a loaf and place it in the loaf pan to rise for an additional 30 minutes.
- Bake at 360° for about 45 minutes.
