Old Fashioned Clove Bread |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 14 |
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From Aebleskiver and More - A Sampling of Danish Recipes by Lisa Steen Riggs. Time for dough to rise is not included in Prep Time. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons dry yeast |
2 cups lukewarm water |
2 teaspoons salt |
1/3 cup maple syrup |
4 tablespoons vegetable oil |
2 teaspoons ground cloves |
2 teaspoons ground ginger |
4 1/2-5 cups whole wheat flour (can use half unbleached white flour) |
milk, for brushing top |
poppy seed, for sprinkling on top |
Directions:
1. Dissolve the yeast in the warm milk.
2. Mix in remaining ingredients (except milk for brushing the top and poppy seeds). Add enough flour to make a stiff dough.
3. Knead on lightly floured surface and let rise in a warm place for about 15 minutes.
4. Divide dough into two parts and shape into 20-inch lengths.
5. Twist the long rolls together and let rise about 20 minutes.
6. Brush the tops with milk and sprinkle with poppy seeds.
7. Bake on a greased baking sheet at 375 degrees for about 45 minutes.
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