Sugar-Free Hops Bread
Discover the rustic charm of Sugar-Free Hops Bread, a unique spin on traditional homemade bread that highlights the earthy flavor of dried hops flowers. This hearty loaf, made with white whole wheat flour, skips added sugar while delivering a rich, artisan-style taste. The hops flowers are steeped to create a fragrant, infused water that gives the bread its subtle, herbaceous note, perfectly complemented by the nutty undertone of whole wheat. With a chewy texture and golden crust, this bread is not only a wholesome choice but also a delightful centerpiece for your breakfast table or dinner spread. Ideal for those seeking a more natural, sugar-free option, this recipe combines simple ingredients and classic kneading techniques to produce a loaf that’s as nourishing as it is flavorful.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams White whole wheat flour
- 7 grams Active dry yeast
- 10 grams Hops flowers (dried)
- 300 milliliters Warm water (around 110°F)
- 10 grams Salt
- 30 milliliters Olive oil
Instructions
Start by activating the yeast: In a small bowl, combine 150 milliliters of warm water with the active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until it's frothy and bubbly.
Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, combine the white whole wheat flour and salt.
In a small pot, bring 150 milliliters of water to a boil and add the hops flowers. Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 5 minutes, then strain and discard the flowers, keeping the hops-infused water.
Allow the hops-infused water to cool slightly, and then add it to the yeast mixture along with the olive oil.
Slowly add the liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring with a wooden spoon until a soft dough begins to form.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm location for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
Once risen, punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place it in a greased loaf pan or on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Cover the loaf again and allow it to rise for an additional 30 minutes while preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake the bread for 30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
Let the bread cool on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1985 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.9 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3947 mg | 172% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 354.3 g | 129% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 52.4 g | 187% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.4 g | ||
| Protein | 69.8 g | 140% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 174 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 15.7 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 1868 mg | 40% | |
*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.
