This unique savory bread celebrates the full spectrum of celery flavor, combining fresh chopped stalks and leaves with potent celery seeds and garlic. The result is a moist, aromatic loaf with a subtle earthiness and a satisfying chew, thanks to the addition of quick-cooking oats and vital wheat gluten. It’s an excellent choice for sandwich bread that offers more than just plain flavor. Perfect for potlucks or as a side to hearty soups and stews, this vegan-friendly bread brings a fresh, garden-to-table vibe to your kitchen. ItâÂÂs simple enough for weeknight baking but impressive enough for guests who appreciate creative, plant-based baking.
Celery-Celery-Celery Bread
Description
This unique savory bread celebrates the full spectrum of celery flavor, combining fresh chopped stalks and leaves with potent celery seeds and garlic. The result is a moist, aromatic loaf with a subtle earthiness and a satisfying chew, thanks to the addition of quick-cooking oats and vital wheat gluten. It&# 226;ÂÂs an excellent choice for sandwich bread that offers more than just plain flavor. Perfect for potlucks or as a side to hearty soups and stews, this vegan-friendly bread brings a fresh, garden-to-table vibe to your kitchen. ItâÂÂs simple enough for weeknight baking but impressive enough for guests who appreciate creative, plant-based baking.Ingredients
Directions
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Dissolve the yeast and sugar in warm water (approx. 1/2 cup, not listed but required for yeast activation) and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread flour, oats, vital wheat gluten, celery seeds, ginger, and garlic powder.
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Finely chop 3/4 cup of fresh celery stalks and 1 tablespoon of fresh celery leaves.
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Add the yeast mixture, vegetable oil, and 1 tablespoon of low-fat milk (or plant milk alternative) to the dry ingredients.
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Mix until a shaggy dough forms, then knead in the chopped celery stalks and leaves.
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Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding more flour if too sticky.
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Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
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Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place it in a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.
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Cover and let rise again for 30-45 minutes until the dough rises about 1 inch above the rim of the pan.
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Preheat oven to 375ðF (190ðC). Bake the bread for 35-45 minutes until golden brown and it sounds hollow when tapped.
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Remove from pan and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 15
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 768.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 3.9g6%
- Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 5.8mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 157.0g53%
- Dietary Fiber 7.6g31%
- Sugars 0.7g
- Protein 28.5g57%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.