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Red Lentil Bread

Reggie Dwork <reggie@jeff-and-reggie.com>
Sun, 29 Jul 2012 00:20:36 -0700
v112.n028.1
* Exported from MasterCook *

                              Bread, Red Lentil

Recipe By     :
Serving Size  : 16    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Bread-Bakers Mailing List       Breads
                  Low Fat

    Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                          Cook: (10 min.)
    1 1/3           cups  boiling water
       2/3           cup  red lentils -- rinsed
                          Proof: (15 min.)
       1/2           cup  warm water
    2 1/4      teaspoons  active dry yeast
    3        tablespoons  honey
       1/4           cup  bread flour
    2        tablespoons  extra virgin olive oil
                          Soak: (5 min.)
       3/4           cup  very warm water
       3/4           cup  oat bran
                          Dough:
    3               cups  bread flour
       3/4      teaspoon  salt
       1/2           cup  bread flour -- for kneading and to coat bread pan

Bring 1 1/3 cups of water to soft boil and add rinsed red lentils 
stir quickly in rinse water to keep lentils from sticking to each 
other). Reduce heat, cover pan and simmer 10-12 min. or until water 
is absorbed. Set aside to use after oat bran is soaked.

In a medium bowl, create a Proof by combining warm water, yeast, 
honey, and 1/4 cup flour. Stir well, cover and allow to set 15 min. 
in a warm place.

When Proof has set 15 min., combine oat bran and very warm water in a 
small bowl. Stir briefly, then cover and allow to moisten 5 min.

Combine 3 cups bread flour and salt in a large bowl. Mix well.

Add olive oil to Proof, stir to combine, then pour into flour 
mixture. Mix thoroughly (mixture will be crumbly like biscuit dough). 
When oat bran is ready, add oat bran and red lentils to flour 
mixture. Knead the moist dough with a large wooden spoon for 5 min., 
then cover and allow to rise 35 min.

Lightly oil a large bread pan, then sprinkle it with flour. Tap pan 
to remove excess flour, then set pan aside for use during the final rise.

After the first rise, sprinkle flour onto a flat surface, remove 
dough from bowl and knead gently 5-10 min., adding sprinkles of flour 
to keep dough from sticking to hands and surface. Form dough into a 
flat roll with more height than width and place in bread pan. Cover 
with plastic wrap or a damp cloth and allow to rise 45 min. in a warm place.

15 min. before baking, turn on oven to 350F. Remove cover from dough 
and bake 45-50 min. Serve while warm, then slice and refrigerate any 
remaining bread in a plastic storage bag or container.

Description:
    "This Red Lentil Bread recipe incorporates protein-rich red 
lentils (which turn yellow during cooking). After baking, this 
uniquely flavored bread has a chewy interior, contrasting crust and 
inviting color."
Source:
    "breadexperience.com"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 182 Calories; 3g Fat (12.5% 
calories from fat); 7g Protein; 34g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 
0mg Cholesterol; 103mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean 
Meat; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.