Festivus Loaf
Festivus Loaf is a hearty, plant-based main dish that’s sure to please a crowd at your next holiday celebration. Paired with Green Bean Almondine and Whiskey Sweet Potato Mash, it’s a festive classic!
Equipment
- Baking dish (9 × 13-inch / 23 × 33 cm)
- Large-size mixing bowl,
- Rolling Pin
- Measuring cups and spoons
- knife
- Plastic wrap or cloth for covering dough
- Pastry brush (for basting)
Ingrediënten
For the loaf:
- 2 cups 288 g vital wheat gluten flour
- 2 cups 240 g chickpea flour
- 2 cups 240 g whole wheat pastry flour
- 5 cups 1175 ml vegetable broth, divided
For the filling:
- 2 recipes Traditional Bread Dressing see page 272
- 1 recipe Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto see page 91
Instructies
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C, or gas mark 4).
- In a large bowl, combine the vital wheat gluten flour and the two types of flour.
- Slowly add 2 cups (470 ml) of vegetable broth, and mix.
- Gradually add more broth (up to 1 more cup), as needed, to form a smooth dough ball.
- Knead for 5 minutes, cover, and let rest for 20 minutes.
- On a well-floured surface, roll out the dough to a rectangular shape, about 12 × 18 inches (30.
- 5 × 46 cm).
- Spread the Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto evenly over the dough, then sprinkle half of the Traditional Bread Dressing.
- Starting from the short end, roll the dough into a loaf.
- Pour the remaining 2 cups (470 ml) vegetable broth into a 9 × 13-inch baking dish, and place the loaf in the center.
- Top with the remaining half of the dressing, and place the dish in the oven.
- Bake for 90 minutes, basting with the broth every 15 minutes.
- After baking, remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
Serve alongside Green Bean Almondine and Whiskey Sweet Potato Mash for a complete and festive holiday meal.
Wine Advice:
A full-bodied red wine like a Cabernet Sauvignon complements this dish wonderfully.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 220 kcal | Carbohydrates: 38 g | Protein: 10 g | Fat: 6 g | Fiber: 6 g | Sugar: 2 g | Salt: 1 g
