Homemade Almond Bread

There is nothing like the smell of homemade bread baking in the oven. It smells like you've just walked by a bakery, yet you're in the comfort of your own home. The warm bread baking sets your salivary glands on fire and one is so thankful this recipe is ready within 35 minutes.

Before you know it, a loaf of fresh bread is being pulled out of the oven. Nearby loved ones come by to see when they can partake of it's tastiness. After one can bear it no more, cut a slice or two, drizzle with olive oil and your favorite nut, seed and herb blend and enter heaven on earth.  Warm, comforting, light, delicious bread great for sides, sandwiches or spreads made from wholesome ingredients not bound to stick to unwanted places.

What do you need to create your homemade vegan comfort food?
Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups almond flour (*tip below)
• 3/4 cup potato starch
• 1/4 cup flax meal
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 cup flax meal
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 2 tsp stevia
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Mix the dry ingredients (less 1/2 cup flax meal) together in a medium sized bowl until well combined.
3. Combine 1/2 cup flax meal with 1/2 cup warm water, set aside for a few minutes to congeal, forming a egg substitute. Once congealed place in blender, add stevia and vinegar. Blend until frothy.
4. Add wet to dry, mixing well. Kneed for a few minutes and place into a lightly greased pan.
5. Bake for 35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
6. Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes, slice and serve!

Tips:

1. Make your own almond flour (or other favorite nut flour) by taking raw almonds, place in food processor or high powered blender and pulse until a powder is formed. Use a fork or spatula to scrape away from sides.
2. If you are allergic to nuts have no fear! Seed, corn, rice, bean or grain flours could be used.
3. Alternatives to potato starch are: tapioca starch, corn starch and arrowroot starch.
4. Some flax meal alternatives are: hemp meal, pecan meal, almond meal, chia meal and Psyllium husk.

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as my hubby and I did! We enjoyed each and every piece. It leaves such a delicious flavor in your mouth and is neutral enough to be enjoyed with a variety of meals. I think I'll make a new batch now! Let me know how much you enjoy it!

Love and light,
Christa
xo
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