“Our Daily Bread” – Moong Yellow Bread

Bread with Moong dal/Yellow lentil

Amongst all the dal, moong dal is the most versatile. Its sweet and nutty flavour blends with both sweet and savoury dishes. The beautiful colour contributes to the yellow colour of the bread. It is nutritious and easy to digest.

Moong dal flour is available in the market. Otherwise, how to make moong flour is given at the end of the recipe.

Ingredients:

100 gm flour

30 gm moong flour*

1 Tbsp refined oil

1 tsp full yeast (3 gm)

1tsp sugar

¼ tsp salt

125 ml warm water

Method:

Mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl. Add the oil and mix until it resembles crumbs. Mix the water gradually and work to sticky dough.

2. Cover it with a damp cloth/thin film and leave it in a warm place to double its size.

3. Turn the dough onto a floured board and knead it well. Turn it on to an greased pan or bake in any shape or size you desire. Cover it with a damp cloth and allow it to double in size for 1 hour.

4. Bake in a hot oven 400 C for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Cool it on a wire rack. If you prefer a soft crust, cover the bread with a damp cloth while cooling.

*Moong Flour

Moong dal flour is available in the market.

Otherwise: Make your own moong flour:

Use the skinned moong dal. Heat a heavy pan for a few seconds. Switch off the heat. Place the moong dal on the pan and keep stirring it cools down. Do not brown it. Grind moong to a fine powder and then sieve it with a fine sieve. Store it in a air tight container.

Happy Baking 4 Healthy Breakfast !

To be continued…..