Adobe Bread
Adobe bread is a traditional bread of the southwest and can be made with just a few, simple ingredients and contains 30 grams of protein. There really is nothing more inviting than the smell of fresh bread in the kitchen, and once you start making your own bread, grocery store bread may just become a thing of the past. As a suggestion, you can serve this alongside our recipe for Hominy and Chicken Stew.
Ingredients
- 1¼ oz package of dry yeast
- ¼ cup warm water
- 2 tbsp lard or shortening melted
- 1 tsp salt
- 4½ cups flour
- 1 cup warm water
Instructions
- Soften the yeast in the warm water in a large mixing bowl. Then mix the melted lard or shortening and the salt.
- Add the flour alternately with the water, sifting the flour in a little at a time and beating well after each addition to make a smooth mixture you will probably have to knead in the final cup of flour.
- Shape the dough into a ball, place in a greased bowl, brush lightly with melted lard or shortening, cover with a dry cloth, and set in a warm place to rise for about 1 hour.
- When the dough has doubled bulk, punk it down, turn onto a floured board and knead for about 5 minutes. Divide into two equal parts and shape onto two round loaves on a well oiled board or greased baking tin.
- Cover the loaves with a dry cloth, set in a warm place, and let rise for 15 minutes.
- Bake the bread in a hot oven at 400 F for 50 minutes or until loaves are lightly browned and sound hollow when thumped. Cool, cut into wedges before serving.
Notes
Amount per serving
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calories 1200
total fat 6.4g 8%
saturated fat 1.8g 9%
cholesterol 3mg 1%
sodium 299mg 13%
total carbohydrates 245.1g 89%
dietary fiber 9g 32%
total sugars 0.9g
protein 33.8g
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calcium 50mg 4%
iron 15mg 84%
potassium 378mg 8%