Spinach and Parmesan Rustic Bread Bread Machine
Elevate your bread game with this Spinach and Parmesan Rustic Bread, effortlessly crafted in a bread machine for ultimate ease and flavor. Packed with nutrient-rich fresh spinach and the savory depth of grated Parmesan cheese, this loaf boasts a beautifully rustic texture and a soft, herbaceous aroma. The combination of olive oil and bread flour ensures a tender yet sturdy crumb, while the hands-off bread machine method provides convenience without compromising quality. Perfect as a hearty base for sandwiches, a dip companion, or simply toasted with butter, this 1.5-pound loaf is as versatile as it is delicious. Prep it in just 10 minutes and let your bread machine do the rest—ideal for busy days and dinner gatherings alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup (packed) Fresh spinach
- 0.75 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons Salt
- 2.5 cups Bread flour
- 0.33 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2.25 teaspoons Dry active yeast
Instructions
Begin by steaming or wilting the fresh spinach. Place the spinach in a microwave-safe bowl, cover it with a damp paper towel, and microwave for 1–2 minutes until wilted. Let it cool slightly, then finely chop and lightly squeeze out excess moisture with a paper towel.
Add the ingredients to your bread machine pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer (typically wet ingredients first). Start by adding the water, olive oil, chopped spinach, sugar, and salt.
Next, add the bread flour to the pan, spreading it evenly over the wet ingredients.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top of the flour layer.
Finally, make a small well in the center of the flour and add the dry active yeast, ensuring it does not touch the wet ingredients.
Set the bread machine to the 'Basic' or 'White Bread' cycle, select your preferred crust color (light, medium, or dark), and choose a 1.5-pound loaf size.
Start the bread machine. Allow it to mix, knead, and bake the bread as per the machine's cycle.
Once the cycle is complete and the bread is baked, carefully remove the bread pan from the machine using oven mitts. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 5–10 minutes, then transfer it to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.
Serve your Spinach and Parmesan Rustic Bread fresh or toasted. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1574 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.9 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.6 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 26 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 4028 mg | 175% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 253.8 g | 92% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.6 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.5 g | ||
| Protein | 51.5 g | 103% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 379 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 15.2 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 454 mg | 10% | |
*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.
