Malunggay Bread Recipe
This Malunggay Bread Recipe is healthy and delicious made with malunggay (moringa) leaves, whole wheat flour and sesame seeds. It's a fiber-rich bread that is perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snacks!
Servings: loaves
Calories: 996kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup reduced-fat milk heated to 120°F
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar divided
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 3 cups whole wheat flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup malunggay leaves* chopped
- ½ teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
Prepare the Dough
- In a small bowl, combine the milk, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and yeast. Let it bloom for 15 minutes until frothy.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, remaining sugar, and salt.
- Add the yeast mixture, egg, and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until a rough dough forms.
Knead and First Rise
- Add the chopped malunggay leaves to the dough. Knead on a floured surface for 13 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with cling film, and let it rise in a warm place for 45 minutes or until doubled in size.
Shape and Second Rise
- Punch down the dough and divide it into two equal portions.
- Place the dough portions into oiled loaf pans and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Allow the dough to rise uncovered for another 45 minutes until it has risen again.
Bake and Cool
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the loaves for 40 minutes or until golden brown and fully baked.
- Remove the loaves from the pans and cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
*or moringa powder
Serving: 1gCalories: 996kcalCarbohydrates: 166gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 392mgPotassium: 1124mgFiber: 23gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 272IUVitamin C: 130mgCalcium: 486mgIron: 8mg
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