Whole Grain Agave Sweet Bread
Sweet, fluffy whole grain bread with agave. Simple, healthy, and delicious for any occasion.
Equipment
- 8 x 4-inch loaf pan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- plastic wrap
- wire rack
Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon canola oil
- ¼ cup 84 g agave nectar
- 3 cups 360 g white whole wheat or regular whole wheat flour, divided
- 2 tablespoons 28 g nondairy butter, softened
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup 235 ml soy or other nondairy milk, heated to 100°F (38°C)
- 2 teaspoons bread machine yeast
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the heated nondairy milk, agave nectar, and softened nondairy butter.
- In a large bowl, combine 2½ cups (300 g) of the flour, yeast, and salt.
- Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until combined.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface.
- Knead the dough for 8 to 10 minutes, adding the remaining ½ cup (60 g) flour as needed, until smooth and pliable.
- Shape the dough into a ball.
- Lightly coat a large bowl with canola oil and turn the dough to coat.
- Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let the dough rise for 60 to 90 minutes, or until doubled.
- Lightly coat an 8 x 4-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Punch down the risen dough and press it into the prepared loaf pan.
- Loosely cover the pan with plastic wrap and let the dough rise for another 60 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C, or gas mark 5).
- Remove the plastic wrap from the loaf pan.
- Bake the bread for 15 minutes.
- Cover the bread with foil to prevent excessive browning.
- Bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
- Let the bread cool on a wire rack.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
Slice and serve warm with nondairy butter or jam. Excellent for breakfast or as a sweet snack.Wine Advice:
White and Rosé wines are much more versatile than red wines, and often are a much safer choice.Nutritional Information
Calories: 180 kcal | Carbohydrates: 35 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 3 g | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 10 g | Salt: 0.3 g