Blushing Bread
Delight your taste buds with Blushing Bread, a visually stunning loaf featuring a gorgeous pink hue courtesy of nutrient-rich beet puree. This soft and fluffy bread balances earthy sweetness with a hint of richness from melted butter and milk, making it as flavorful as it is eye-catching. Perfect for gourmet sandwiches, toasting, or simply enjoying with a smear of butter, this artisanal bread is as versatile as it is beautiful. With an approachable mix-and-knead technique, it's an ideal recipe for both novice and seasoned bakers. Packed with natural color and wholesome ingredients, Blushing Bread is a must-try for anyone looking to add a touch of creativity to their homemade bread repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2.25 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1.5 cups beet puree (cooked and blended beets)
- 0.5 cups warm water
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 0.25 cups milk
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, instant yeast, salt, and sugar until evenly combined.
Add the beet puree, warm water, melted butter, and milk to the dry ingredients. Mix with a wooden spoon or in a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook until combined.
Gradually add the remaining 2 cups of flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing until the dough comes together and pulls away from the sides of the bowl. The dough should be soft but not sticky.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic. Alternatively, knead using a stand mixer on medium speed for about 5 minutes.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm, draft-free area for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
Punch down the dough to release air bubbles and shape it into a loaf. Transfer it to a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan and cover it again with the kitchen towel. Let it rise for another 30-40 minutes, or until the dough domes about 1 inch above the rim of the pan.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Once the dough has risen, bake the bread in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
Remove the bread from the pan and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2364 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.6 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.4 g | 117% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 98 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 3852 mg | 167% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 433.1 g | 157% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.1 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.2 g | ||
| Protein | 61.0 g | 122% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 211 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 25.5 mg | 142% | |
| Potassium | 1788 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
