Vegan Herb Bread with Oregano & Cumin
This is a simple vegan herb bread with no added oil. This is my favorite bread recipe; simple enough that it should just work but with a great taste.
Blend the flaxseed, oregano and cumin, and set to one side
Place the flour in a large mixing bowl, and add yeast
Mix the yeast with the flour, then add all other dry ingredients (blended ingredients and salt)
Mix thoroughly, then mix some more.
Make a well in the center then start slowly adding water
Work the dough until the moisture is distributed and has enough moisture to be a little sticky
Separate the dough into 2 equal portions
Transfer one portion of the dough to a work surface lightly dusted with flour
Add a little more flour if dough is too sticky to knead, but otherwise you want it as moist as possible
Knead for 10 minutes, then repeat with the 2nd dough portion
Place the dough portions on two plates and set aside for 2 hours
Knock back and shape the dough, and transfer to baking tray(s)
Set aside for 1 hour
Preheat your oven to 200 Celsius / 390 Fahrenheit.
Bake Bread for 30-35 minutes (Exact baking time depends heavily on your oven and the size/shape of the loaves)
Remove bread from oven and cool on a wire rack
32 servings
1 slice
- Amount per serving
- Calories105.42
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 2.51g4%
- Saturated Fat 0.31g2%
- Trans Fat 0g
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Sodium 224.42mg10%
- Total Carbohydrate 18.53g7%
- Dietary Fiber 3.96g15%
- Total Sugars 0.18g
- Protein 4.31g
- Vitamin A 0.5mcg1%
- Vitamin C 0.2mg1%
- Calcium 4.5mg1%
- Iron 10.7mg60%
- Potassium 141.93mg4%
- Vitamin D 0mcg0%
- Vitamin E 1.7mg12%
- Vitamin K 6.6mcg6%
- Thiamin 19.6mg1634%
- Riboflavin 5.6mg431%
- Niacin 8.8mg56%
- Vitamin B6 7.0mg412%
- Folate 10.4mcg3%
- Vitamin B12 0mg0%
- Pantothenic Acid 3.2mg64%
- Phosphorus 11.6mg1%
- Magnesium 12.6mg3%
- Zinc 6.2mg57%
- Selenium 21.6mcg40%
- Copper 9.3mg1034%
- Manganese 53.7mg2335%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
Directions
Blend the flaxseed, oregano and cumin, and set to one side
Place the flour in a large mixing bowl, and add yeast
Mix the yeast with the flour, then add all other dry ingredients (blended ingredients and salt)
Mix thoroughly, then mix some more.
Make a well in the center then start slowly adding water
Work the dough until the moisture is distributed and has enough moisture to be a little sticky
Separate the dough into 2 equal portions
Transfer one portion of the dough to a work surface lightly dusted with flour
Add a little more flour if dough is too sticky to knead, but otherwise you want it as moist as possible
Knead for 10 minutes, then repeat with the 2nd dough portion
Place the dough portions on two plates and set aside for 2 hours
Knock back and shape the dough, and transfer to baking tray(s)
Set aside for 1 hour
Preheat your oven to 200 Celsius / 390 Fahrenheit.
Bake Bread for 30-35 minutes (Exact baking time depends heavily on your oven and the size/shape of the loaves)
Remove bread from oven and cool on a wire rack
Notes
The time needed to proof the dough is variable, and the times I have suggested are conservative. Feel free to cut the time a little short if your family or other matters need your attention. Also, there is no harm in adding an extra hour or two if you need to go out unexpectedly. The whole process can be slowed by putting the dough in your fridge if needed.
Notes About the Bread Ingredients
I have marked all ingredients other than flour,yeast, and salt as optional in the recipe. Please keep in mind that as you change the recipe, this will affect both cooking times and ideal temperature. If you make a more plain bread you should use a higher temperature.
Flaxseed, Cumin & Oregano 
All Dry Ingredients
To keep costs down, I like to shop at a baking supplier. Depending on where you live you may do better at a supermarket. You should store your yeast in the freezer where it will be good for months (at least).
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Baking bread fills the house with a fantastic aroma. If you use oregano and cumin, you will step this up to a whole new level. You will attract hungry people to the kitchen.