Description
A wholesome and hearty whole wheat bread enriched with quinoa and chia seeds, offering a nutty flavor and nutritious boost. Perfect for sandwiches or as a side to any meal.
Ingredients
- 500 g whole wheat flour
- 100 g quinoa, cooked
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 7 g dry yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 350 ml warm water
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and honey. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until activated.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, salt, chia seeds, and cooked quinoa.
- Pour in the yeast mixture and olive oil, then mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Cover and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Shape the dough into a loaf and place it in a greased baking pan.
- Let it rise again for 30–40 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 35–40 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a different flavor.
- Ensure quinoa is fully cooled before adding to the dough.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Sprinkle extra seeds on top before baking for added texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
