Ella Eld'S....Finnish Bread

Prep: 150 min Cuisine: Finnish

Ella Eld's Finnish Bread features hearty whole wheat and white flour, resulting in a dense, rustic loaf with a slightly nutty flavor. Perfect for hearty breakfasts or as an accompaniment to soups and stews, this bread offers a traditional taste of Finnish baking with its simple, wholesome ingredients.

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Ingredients

  • 2 pkg. yeast
  • 1 qt. warm water
  • 6 c. white flour
  • 3 tsp. salt
  • 2 1/2 c. whole wheat flour

Instructions

  1. Dissolve yeast and salt in warm water in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add whole wheat flour; stir and then add the 6 cups of white flour.
  3. Knead thoroughly right in the bowl.
  4. Cover and let rise for 2 hours.
  5. Divide the dough into 3 round flat loaves about 1 inch thick using a rolling pin.
  6. Lay the loaves on a cloth to rise for 35 to 40 minutes, covering with a cloth.
  7. Test the dough by pressing lightly with a finger; if the impression stays, it is ready to bake. If not, let rise a little longer.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

243 kcal 12% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.3g 23% DV
Total Fat 1g 1% DV
Carbs 46.5g 17% DV
Fiber 3g 11% DV
Sugar 0.6g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10536mg 100% DV
Potassium 605.8mg 13% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium 51.5mg 4% DV
Iron 3.7mg 20% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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