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Reggie Dwork <reggie@jeff-and-reggie.com>
Mon, 21 Feb 2022 22:09:26 -0800
v122.n006.3
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                          Bread, Best Gluten-Free

Recipe By     : Eva Burg
Serving Size  : 17    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Bread-Bakers Mailing List       Posted
                 Quick Bread

   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
      3/4           cup  sunflower seeds
      1/4           cup  pumpkin seeds
      1/2           cup  flax seeds -- ground
      1/2           cup  hazelnuts -- or almonds
   1 1/2           cups  rolled oats gluten-free -- if required
   2        tablespoons  chia seeds
   4        tablespoons  psyllium husk -- Note 1:
   1           teaspoon  Salt
   1         tablespoon  maple syrup -- Note 2:
   3        tablespoons  coconut oil -- melted
   1 1/2           cups  water

This is hands down the best gluten-free bread recipe I have ever 
made. It is nutritious, high in protein, fibre and best of all, it's 
fool-proof. Most of you might know that I was born and raised in 
Germany and only moved to Ireland a couple of years ago. Whenever 
people ask me if there is something that I miss about Germany, I can 
certainly say it's the bakeries. Germans seem to have a sheer endless 
variety of bread with most of them being much moister and denser than 
the typical Irish white pan bread. Personally, I find it really hard 
to buy "real" bread nowadays, many loafs you find in the supermarkets 
have a longer ingredient list than my shopping list.

Note 1: or 3 Tbsp if using psyllium husk powder

Note 2: for sugar-free diets, use a pinch of stevia

Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 1 hr
Resting: 2 hrs
Total: 3:05

In a medium-sized bowl, combine all the dry ingredients. Whisk 
together the maple syrup, melted coconut oil and water in a measuring jug.

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until 
well-combined. If you have the feeling that the dough is too thick 
for stirring simply add another 1-2 teaspoons of water.

Pour the mixture into a greased and parchment paper-lined loaf tin 
and let soak for at least 2 hours or even better overnight.

Preheat the oven to 350F/175C.

Place the loaf pan in the oven on the middle rack, and bake for 20 
minutes. Remove bread from the loaf pan, place it upside down 
directly on the rack and bake for another 30 to 40 minutes. The bread 
is done when it sounds hollow when you tap it.

Cal 154, Fat 11g, Carb 11g, Sod 140mg, Fiber 5g, Pro 4g

Question: Oats are NOT Gluten free ?
Reply: according to the University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center, 
yes - oats are technically gluten-free since they aren't a type of 
wheat, barley or rye grain, the three groups of whole grains that 
naturally contain the protein gluten. Instead of containing gluten, 
oats actually have a protein called avenins.
Avenin is a protein similar to gluten. However, research has shown 
that most people with coeliac disease can safely eat avenin.
Problems can occur if oats are produced in the same place as wheat, 
barley and rye, as the oats can become contaminated with these other grains.
Only oats which are uncontaminated can be eaten by people with coeliac disease.
Usually, I write gluten-free oats in my recipes but for some reason, 
I must have forgotten to mention it in this recipe.

Question: Your GF loaf looks amazing!
Can you recommend a substitute for the GF rolled oats as I cannot 
seem to tolerate oats.
Reply: thank you for your comment, I haven't tried it myself yet but 
I would try to substitute it with quinoa or rolled quinoa would be 
even better if you can source it. Buckwheat groats might be another 
option, let me know what you went for, I would love to find out how 
it turns out. Have a great weekend.

Question: Must i use coconut oil.
Reply: the advantage of coconut oil is that it goes solid at room 
temperature, which makes the bread less crumbly. I haven't tried it 
with any other oil, but feel free to give it a shot.

Question: When allowing to let dough "soak"- is it at room temp or in fridge??
Reply: I usually soak it at room temperature, let me know how it turned out.

Question: What could I use aside from psyllium husks and powder? I'm 
not allergic to eggs. All the rest looks so delicious. Thank you?
Reply: that could be a tricky one, I wouldn't use eggs that have been 
sitting outside overnight but you could try finely milled flax or 
chia seeds instead.
I haven't tested it but I could imagine that it would work if you mix 
it with the water and let it sit for 10 minutes before you add it to the dough.
Let me know what you went for and how it turned out. Have a great weekend.

Question: You bread looks delicious. I am supposed to avoid flax 
seed. Is there something I could substitute for that? How about chia seed?
Reply: thanks a lot. Even though I have never tried to replace it 
with Chia seeds I assume that it would work. It will look different 
but you should be able to achieve a similar result. If you do try it 
please let me know how it turned out.

Question: Followed recipe and bread has been resting in loaf pan all 
night. This morning it feels a tad heavy but I'll give it a go. I 
wondered if I should get it out again and mix it with more water (but 
did the extra 2 tsps) or yeast or something....?? I'll let you know
Reply: thanks for getting in touch, the bread is supposed to soak 
overnight, this is different to the proofing process of regular 
bread, it won't rise and isn't supposed to, please don't add yeast.
According to your description, it sounds just fine to me. Please let 
me know how it turned out.

Review: I replaced 1/2 cup of the water with kefir and let soak 
overnight. This added a sourdough element to the flavor of the bread. 
I imagine the longer the soak the more intense the sour.
Comment: Hi, thanks for taking the time to comment. This sounds 
interesting I have never tried it, please let me know how it turned out.

Review: The bread turned out really good. It was only slightly sour 
seeing as I only soaked it for 8 hours.
Next time I am going to let it soak for 24hr+.

Review: Bread came out great!

Review: This bread is AWESOME! I have made it at least a dozen times, 
without fail. It is super simple and easy. I've shared the bread 
(along with your website) with numerous people...everyone loves it!
The loaf is so forgiving...after the 20 minute bake, I take it out of 
loaf pan, flip it over, set my oven for 45 mins and pop it back in. 
Then I just forget about it and, when the oven turns off after 45 
mins, leave it in until the oven cools.
Also, after putting "dough" into pan, I've experimented with a 
variety of different lengths of time to leave it rest. My experience? 
Sure, overnight is great (and maybe best?) but I've achieved bread 
awesomeness after letting it rest as little as a few hours. I say, 
don't sweat it too much.
Favorite way to eat? I love it for breakfast or lunch, topped with 
smashed avocado, soft-boiled egg slices, and some red onion.

Question: just about to make the recipe but it's my first time making 
bread and I was wondering what you meant by 'soak' the mixture? Thanks
Reply: that's brilliant, by saying, let soak for at least 2 hours or 
even better overnight, I mean, just let it sit allowing for the 
ingredients to soak in the water.
By soaking, you are breaking down the phytic acid so it can be 
absorbed properly. Nuts have high amounts of enzymes inhibitors which 
is why unsoaked nuts are hard to digest. Soaking nuts can neutralize 
the enzymes allowing for proper digestion. I hope that this answer helped.

Review: Hi, I tried this recipe today and it was super! I used large 
flake oats and really liked that I didn't need oat flour or to grind 
my oats into oat flour. I've been looking for a healthy wheat-free 
recipe for years and I've tried a number of paleo and gluten free 
recipes. This recipe is a keeper and I will continue to make it 
regularly. Yay! Finally, my search for a good recipe is over! And 
it's husband approved. He said he would eat this bread everyday. I 
will perhaps experiment with omitting the almonds I used as the bread 
has a lot of additions, which I didn't mind but hubby commented he'd 
prefer it less seedy/nutty.

Review: I also decided to soak the bread mixture for 4 hours. I often 
soak my almond for about 4 hours before eating them so decided to try 
this with the bread mixture and it was a good decision.

Question: What size bread pan do you use?
Reply:  I use a slim and tall 2 lbs pan but you could also use a 1 lb pan.

Question: Hi do the hazelnuts/almonds need to be ground? Cant wait to try this
Reply: thanks for getting in touch, no need to grind either of them, enjoy.

Review: Made bread and LOVE IT! Thank you! I followed to letter and 
let it sit 2 hours - perfect! Reminds me of bread in Germany!

Review: I have made this a few times, and have been very surprised at 
the texture and taste which works really well, only problem I had was 
with the nuts so I tried without the nuts and pulsing the pumpkin and 
sunflower seeds, I inadvertently forgot to add the coconut oil but 
this turned out quiet well as it is a crisper texture and closer to a 
plainer taste, maybe the sunflower seeds have enough oil? which I 
think is better when you add the foods.

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 148 Calories; 11g Fat (62.1% 
calories from fat); 4g Protein; 10g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 
0mg Cholesterol; 129mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 
Lean Meat; 2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

NOTES : 2021 - 0306