It has snowed in the hills and the plains are shivering in the cold wave. It rained day and night yesterday and we knew it must be snowing in the hills. Rain washed away all the dust and next morning a clear sky and clean fresh air greeted us.
We ran to our terrace to see the snow in the hills. It did not snow heavily and only some peaks were white.
The air was chilly and we saw some Babblers huddled together in our mango tree.
We ran to our terrace to see the snow in the hills. It did not snow heavily and only some peaks were white.
The air was chilly and we saw some Babblers huddled together in our mango tree.
Later, the Sun rose graciously spreading warmth and mirth.
Sitting in the Sun in winters induces lassitude. It is soothing to read a book, oil your hair and do any other chore outside or just doze off. It is a bliss. While we all were outside sunning ourselves in the lawn, the oven timer chimed.
Our Quick Whole Wheat Bread was ready. A soup and a veggie with would be our dinner tonight.
This is a great recipe. The dough needs just one rise. The crumb is soft and the bread is delicious. This is one bread that I bake quite often and everyone at home loves it.
Quick Whole Wheat Bread
Ingredients
- 3 cups whole wheat flour (atta)
- 1 cup very warm water
- ¾ tablespoons instant dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons+2 teaspoons honey
- 2 tablespoons+2teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 ¼ teaspoons salt
Instructions
- To prepare the sponge, stir together 1 cup flour, 1 cup warm water, and yeast. Cover and keep for 15-20 minutes until bubbly and well risen. Prepare sponge in a big bowl.
- Grease one 8 ½ x4 ½ inch loaf pan. Dust with cornmeal or with flour.
- Add remaining ingredients and 1 cup flour. Stir till the ingredients come together.
- Keep adding remaining flour, 1 tablespoon at a time. When stirring becomes difficult, transfer the dough onto a floured counter.
- Knead with the heels of the hand. Push the dough with the heels and pull back with fingers. Knead for about 6 to 7 minutes until a soft and supple dough forms.
- Shape dough into one 8-inch log and place in the prepared pan. Cover with a kitchen towel and keep in a warm place.
- Allow the bread to rise for about 1 to 2 hours, or until the centre has crowned about 1 inch above the rim of the pan.
- Towards the end of the rising time, preheat oven to 180 degrees C. Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes or till the top turns golden brown and the bottom of the pan sounds hollow when tapped.
- Cool. Slice when completely cold.
#BreadBakers is a group of bread loving bakers who get together once a month to bake bread with a common ingredient or theme. You can see all our of lovely bread by following our Pinterest board right here. Links are also updated after each event on the #BreadBakers home page.
We take turns hosting each month and choosing the theme/ingredient. If you are a food blogger and would like to join us, just send Stacy an email with your blog URL to [email protected].
This month’s host is Pavani of Cook's Hideout. She chose the theme "Healthy Breads". It is a beautiful way to start new Year the healthy way. Pavani is a talented baker. Check out her blog for some great bread recipes.
Check out the Healthy Breads that our fellow #BreadBakers have baked this month:
