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Pear Quinoa Chai spice Bread loaf

A mildly sweet yeast bread with a hint of chai spice. There is cooked quinoa in every slice, this makes for an amazing breakfast addition as is, or as a french toast. Allergen Information: Free of Dairy, egg, corn, soy, nut. 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Resting time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 118 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American , Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup quinoa uncooked
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 Tablespoons warm water
  • 1.5 teaspoon active yeast
  • 3/4 medium pear chopped (about 3/4 cup)
  • 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup bread flour
  • 2/3 teaspoon salt
  • 2 Tablespoons raw sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon chai spice My chai spice blend recipe here
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, add 2 Tablespoons warm water, yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar. Mix well and wait to get frothy(8-10 minutes)
  2. Cook the Quinoa in 3/4 cup water, covered on low for 15 minutes or until tender. Or use scant 1 cup cooked quinoa.
  3. Let the quinoa cool a little, then blend cooked quinoa, pear, spices, salt and rest of the sugar.
  4. Add whole wheat flour, bread flour and this puree to the yeast mix and knead for 5-7 minutes. Add more bread flour or water if needed to get a soft dough. The dough might be slightly sticky.
  5. Let dough sit in a well greased container, covered in a warm place until doubled(1.5 hours)
  6. Take dough out and using a little bread flour, shape into a loaf or a jelly roll.
  7. Place loaf or roll with seam side down in a greased or parchment lined regular size bread pan.
  8. Spritz top with water and then with a little oil.
  9. Cover with towel and let sit until doubled. (45 minutes)
  10. Bake at 365 degrees F for 35-40 minutes until golden and a tap on the top sounds hollow.
  11. Cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • Nutritional values are based on one slice

Nutrition Information

Calories 118kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 4g (8%) Sodium 197mg (8%) Potassium 99mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin C 0.7mg (1%) Calcium 8mg (1%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 118

% Daily Value*

Calories 118kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 4g 8%
Sodium 197mg 8%
Potassium 99mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.