orange amaranth bread

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 1/4 cups warm water - 110 to 115 degrees f (43 to 45 degrees c)
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 2 1/2 cups bread flour
• 1/3 cup whole wheat bread flour
• 3/4 cup amaranth flour
• 1 tablespoon vital wheat gluten flour
• 3 tablespoons grated orange zest
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 50 mins


• stir water, honey, and yeast together in a large bowl. let stand until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam, about 10 minutes.
• whisk bread flour, whole wheat bread flour, amaranth flour, and vital wheat gluten flour together in a bowl.
• stir orange zest, vegetable oil, and salt into yeast mixture. gradually add flour mixture to yeast mixture to form a sturdy dough. when the dough has pulled together, turn it out a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
• place dough in a large, lightly-oiled bowl and turn to coat. cover with a damp towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
• lightly grease a loaf pan.
• punch down dough, turn a lightly floured surface, and knead 5 to 6 times. form dough into loaf and place into prepared pan. let rise until doubled in volume, 30 to 45 minutes.
• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• bake in preheated oven until the top is golden brown and the bottom of loaf sounds hollow when tapped, about 40 minutes.