Paneer Bread Loaf

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Paneer Bread Loaf

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :2 Hr 0 Min

Cook Time : 30 Min

Total Time : 2 Hr 30 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 6
  • 2 tbsp flax meal /powder


  • 6 tbsp hot water


  • 4.5 tbsp dry active yeast


  • 2 tsp honey/sugar


  • 1/2 cups luke warm water


  • 453 gms scrambled fresh paneer


  • 1 tsp onion powder


  • 2 tsp dried rosemary


  • 2-3 sprig fresh basil leaves


  • 2 tbsp salt


  • 3 cups whole wheat flour/atta


  • 1.5 cups all purpose flour/maida


  • 1 tsp chai seeds

Directions

  • Mix 2 Tbsp of flax meal/powder with 6 Tbsp of hot water .Keep on kitchen counter for 15 minutes.
  • Proof the yeast by sprinkling the dry yeast over the lukewarm water and stir until blended, then stir in the honey, and set aside for 10-15 minutes.
  • After 10-15 minutes, the yeast should have bubbled up and bloomed in the bowl (if it hasn't the yeast is either too old or water was too hot, which killed the yeast).
  • Meanwhile yeast and flax egg is preapred ,in a big bowl mix scrambled paneer, onion powder,dried rosemary, baking powder, salt, and fresh basil leaves.
  • After 15 minutes flax is ready to use ,add flax egg to paneer mixture.
  • Mix flax egg with paneer mixture until thoroughly combined.
  • Pour in the yeast mixture and mix until thoroughly combined.
  • In a another big bowl add 3 cups of whole wheat flour and 1 1/2 cup of all purpose flour.
  • Make a well in the center of flour and add yeast paneer mixture .
  • With fingers or a wooden spoon mix the flour and paneer mixture together until combined to a slightly wet,workable dough,add a Tsp or more water if necessary.
  • Transfer the dough onto a lightly greased surface and knead for at least 10 mins until smooth and elastic.
  • After 10 minutes sticky dough turns into a nice smooth ball.
  • Place in an oiled bowl and cover with a piece of oiled cling wrap and keep in warm place to rise until double in size.
  • Mean while prepare the pan with parchment paper and keep aside.
  • Punch down, and shape into loaf.
  • .Place in prepared bread pan, and re-cover with the oiled cling wrap.
  • Keep in warm place for another 30 minutes.
  • Sprinkle chia seeds on top and bake the loaves at 176*C for about 30 minutes .Once the loaf has browned on the top, remove the pan from the oven, let them cool a minute or two, then carefully roll the loaves out of the pans.
  • Remove and allow the bread to cool completely on a cooling rack before cutting .