Festive Bread (Lumblija)

 

STEP 1

200 gms   Georgi’s Bread Mix

(Multipurpose G.F. Flour, Teff, Sorghum, Besan, Psyllium Husk, Xanthan Gum)

1 pinch   Salt

2 tbs   White sugar

4 tbs   Dark brown sugar

7 gms   Dried yeast

½ tsp   Apple cider vinegar (opt.)

¾ cup   Sultanas

2   Whole eggs

250 ml   Warm water

3 tsps   Olive oil

15 mls   Orange juice (opt.)

 

STEP 2

300 gms   Basic G.F. Bread Mix (self-raising)

1 tsp   Vanilla extract

½ tsp   Cinnamon spice

½ tsp   Cardamon spice

½ tsp   Nutmeg spice

½ tsp   Garam Masala spice

½ tsp   Star Anise spice

1 pinch   Clove spice

1 tsp   Zest of orange (or lemon)

 

Method:

• Combine all the Step 1 ingredients, cover with a cloth, and leave to rise in a warm place for 30 to 45 minutes

• Next, mix the Step 2 ingredients, and then add to the yeast-risen mixture, thoroughly mix with bread hooks, and an electric mixer for at least 3-4 minutes

• Sprinkle with a little olive oil, and form a dough ball

• Divide the dough into 8 servings into a mini-loaf baking tin

• Sprinkle a layer of plain flour over the tops

• Allow to rise in a cold oven for 30 minutes, and then turn to 110°C for another 35-40 minutes

• Allow to cool on a wire rack

• The baked bread will sound hollow when tapped on top

• Serve sliced cold with some butter.

 

Tip:

These mini loaves will mature at room temperature, and may be kept up to 5 days, or stored in the freezer.

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