Chopped dried soybeans give a healthy crunch to this protein-rich white bread topped with quinoa, another nutritious component easily found in health food stores.
INGREDIENTS (for 1 servings):
- 1 cup bread flour
- 2 cups warm water (110 degrees F)
- 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup dried soybeans
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 3 cups bread flour
- 2 tablespoons quinoa
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
PREPARATION:
In a large bowl or crock pot, dissolve yeast and 1 cup flour in water. Cover with plastic wrap or a pot lid and let stand for 2 hours.
Coarsely grind the soybeans in a food processor or blender. Stir soy beans and 1 cup flour into the yeast mixture. Let stand for 2 hours.
Stir in the salt and remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out of the slow cooker and knead 1 1/2 tablespoons quinoa into the dough. Form into a loaf and place in a lightly greased 9x5 inch loaf pan. Sprinkle the remaining quinoa on top of the loaf. Brush or drizzle on the olive oil. Cover and let rise until loaf is just above the top of the loaf pan. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom. Let cool before slicing.