Monday, March 17, 2014

Olaf's Tasty Coffee Bread

Mix sponge:
1 c. plain lowfat yoghurt
1 c. warm water
1 T. yeast
enough whole wheat flour to make a porridge consistency. Cover and let stand minimum 1 hour.
Then add:
2 T. olive oil
2 finely grated carrots
juice from 1 large lime
1/4 c. vanilla sugar
1/4 c. raw sugar
2 t. powdered ginger
½ c. finely ground walnuts
whole wheat and spelt flour so dough can be kneaded.
Shape like Olaf or another teddy friend. Let rise ½ hour
Bake about 25- 30 min. at 350F or 200C.
Glaze with a thin mixture of confectioners sugar and boiling water. (Note: he is unglazed in the photo)

Olaf says: This coffee time bread is tasty, especially on a cold day! *****