Blushing Bread

Delight your taste buds with Blushing Bread, a visually stunning loaf featuring a gorgeous pink hue courtesy of nutrient-rich beet puree. This soft and fluffy bread balances earthy sweetness with a hint of richness from melted butter and milk, making it as flavorful as it is eye-catching. Perfect for gourmet sandwiches, toasting, or simply enjoying with a smear of butter, this artisanal bread is as versatile as it is beautiful. With an approachable mix-and-knead technique, it's an ideal recipe for both novice and seasoned bakers. Packed with natural color and wholesome ingredients, Blushing Bread is a must-try for anyone looking to add a touch of creativity to their homemade bread repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2.25 teaspoons instant yeast
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1.5 cups beet puree (cooked and blended beets)
• 0.5 cups warm water
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 0.25 cups milk

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, instant yeast, salt, and sugar until evenly combined.

Step 2

Add the beet puree, warm water, melted butter, and milk to the dry ingredients. Mix with a wooden spoon or in a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook until combined.

Step 3

Gradually add the remaining 2 cups of flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing until the dough comes together and pulls away from the sides of the bowl. The dough should be soft but not sticky.

Step 4

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic. Alternatively, knead using a stand mixer on medium speed for about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm, draft-free area for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.

Step 6

Punch down the dough to release air bubbles and shape it into a loaf. Transfer it to a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan and cover it again with the kitchen towel. Let it rise for another 30-40 minutes, or until the dough domes about 1 inch above the rim of the pan.

Step 7

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Once the dough has risen, bake the bread in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.

Step 8

Remove the bread from the pan and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1101.9 grams (1101.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2364

Total Fat 41.60g	53%
Saturated Fat 23.40g	117%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 99mg	33%
Sodium 3852mg	167%
Total Carbohydrate 433.10g	157%
Dietary Fiber 25.10g	90%
Total Sugars 54.20g
Protein 61.00g	122%

Vitamin D 27IU	134%
Calcium 211mg	16%
Iron 26mg	142%
Potassium 1788mg	38%

*The % Daily Value 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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 15.9%

Protein: 10.4%

Carbs: 73.7%