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Date Maple Wheat Bread

Date Maple Wheat Bread. A great way to use up leftover dates. Healthy, easy and great for snacks. Vegan Recipe.
Prep Time35 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American, Vegan
Keyword: healthy bread recipe, sweet bread, vegan bread recipe
Servings: 10 servings
Author: Vegan Richa

Ingredients

  • 1 cup bread flour
  • 3-4 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup quick cooking oats
  • 1 cup dates (10-12)
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons oil or vegan butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1.5 teaspoons active yeast
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Instructions

  • Warm half a cup of water (125ml) and add sugar and yeast to it. Mix well
  • Let it sit for 10 minutes or until frothy.
  • Soak pit-less dates in hot water and keep for an hour.
  • In a blender, blend the dates with a little water coarsely and keep aside.
  • In a greased mixing bowl, add the flours and salt and mix well.
  • Add the oil, yeast mixture, dates and maple syrup and and knead for 8-10 minutes. ( if using stand mixer, 3-4 minute batches with intermittent scraping)
  • Add more water if needed.
  • Place dough in a well greased container, covered in a warm place for 2 hours.
  • Lightly punch the dough and using a little flour knead and shape into a loaf by pulling on all sides and tucking under.
  • Place loaf in well oiled bread pan and cover with damp towel. Let rise for an hour.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F for about 40 minutes.
  • Cool completely before slicing!

Notes

  • Total time does not include 3 hours proving
  • Nutritional value is based on 1 serving

Nutrition

Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 254mg | Potassium: 280mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 12g | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1.8mg