Ingredients and Weight:
- Bread flour: 500g
- Persimmons: 3 (about 200g after peeling and seeding)
- Sugar: 50g
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Active dry yeast: 1 packet (about 7g)
- Water: 150ml (approx. temperature around 37°C)
- Unsalted butter: 50g (for greasing the baking dish)
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 30 minutes
- Cooking: 45-60 minutes in the oven
- Total: 90 minutes to 2 hours (including rising time)
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with butter.
- In a large bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour, sugar, and salt to the yeast mixture and mix well.
- Peel and seed persimmons, then puree in a blender or food processor. Add persimmon puree to the dough mixture.
- Mix until a smooth dough is formed. Cover the bowl with a cloth and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- After the dough has risen, punch it down and shape it into a round loaf. Place in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from oven and let cool.
Nutritional Information:
(Based on the given ingredients)
- Calories: approx. 350 per serving (without accounting for additional toppings or spreads)
- Fat: approx. 14g
- Carbohydrates: approx. 56g
- Protein: approx. 8g
Dish Characteristics:
- Unique flavor combination of persimmons and bread.
- Soft and moist bread texture with a slight tang from the persimmons.
- Suitable for those who enjoy creative dishes with unique flavors.
User Comments:
- "The persimmon flavor was amazing! The bread was so soft and delicious."
- "I love how unique this bread is. The persimmons give it a great flavor combination."
- "This bread is perfect for breakfast or as a snack. It's so tasty!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure persimmons are ripe and sweet for best flavor.
- Adjust baking time according to your oven's calibration. Check frequently towards the end to avoid burning.
- For best results, use high-quality ingredients like fresh persimmons and good-quality bread flour.
