Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
1 unit

yeast

active dry

1 cup

warm water

1 cup

whole wheat flour

1 cup

nonfat dry milk powder

2 tsp

grated lemon rind

grated

1 tsp

salt

0.5 cup

water

1 cup

flour

all-purpose

Step 1
~12 min

Dissolve yeast in warm water with a little bit of sugar in a large bowl.

Step 2
~12 min

Mix in whole wheat flour, nonfat dry milk powder, grated lemon rind (optional), and salt.

Step 3
~12 min

Add water and all-purpose flour 1 cup at a time until dough is easy to handle.

Step 4
~12 min

Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic (about 10 min).

Step 5
~12 min

Spray a large bowl with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 6
~12 min

Place dough in bowl and turn greased side up.

Step 7
~12 min

Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled (about 1 1/2 hrs).

Step 8
~12 min

Spray a round cake pan with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 9
~12 min

Punch down dough.

Step 10
~12 min

Shape into a round, slightly flattened loaf.

Step 11
~12 min

Place in pan, cover and let rise until doubled (about 40 mins).

Step 12
~12 min

Heat oven to 375 degrees.

Step 13
~12 min

Bake until golden and sounds hollow when tapped (about 35 min).

Step 14
~12 min

Remove from pan and cool on wire rack.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a softer crust, brush with melted butter after baking.

Add seeds like sesame or poppy to the dough for added flavor and texture.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with soups or stews.

Use for sandwiches.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Hummus
Baba Ghanoush
Lentil soup

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Middle East

Cultural Significance

Staple bread in many Middle Eastern countries.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Popularity Score

65/100

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