Buckwheat Savory Applesauce Bread
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Ingredients:
| Name | Metric | US | TIP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hulled buckwheat groats | 360 gr | 2 cups | Make sure you're using hulled non roasted buckwheat.They'll be a light brown or a little greenish in color. Hulled buckwheat groats have a mild taste which is perfect for baked goods. | |
| Unsweetened applesauce (or 1 medium apple, cored, peeled, and diced) | 125 gr | 1/2 cup | Applesauce is used as a substitute for oil, butter, or eggs. This trick works in breads, cakes, muffins, cookies, brownies, and any kind of baked goods. | |
| Baking powder | 10 gr | 1 tbsp | ||
| Salt | 5 gr | 1 tsp | ||
| Water (if needed) | 15 ml | 1 tbsp |
Optional Ingredients :
| Seeds / Spices: sesame seeds, poppy seeds, hemp seeds, sunflower seeds, toasted sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, caraway seeds, cumin seeds, herbs. |
Equipment:
| Blender | |
| Loaf pan 8x4 inch |
Steps:
- Soak Buckwheat (360 gr) minimum for 4 hours.
- Drain and rinse the soaked buckwheat groats.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Line the bread pan 8 x 4 with parchment paper or just oil it and sprinkle with some seeds (sesame or oatmeal).
- In a bowl combine soaked buckwheat, applesauce (½ cup) and baking powder (1 tbsp), salt (1 tsp) and blend until completely combined and grains have mostly broken down. If the batter is too thick, add 1-2 Tbsp water.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan. Smooth the top out with a spatula and sprinkle with seeds of your choice.
- Bake for 1 hour at 350°F (180°C) until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and if you used parchment paper, remove the bread from the pan immediately and place it on a cooling rack. Allow the bread to cool for at least 1 hour before slicing.