Seed bread wheel with kefir

Source: blog.giallozafferano.it

Presentation

A nutritious recipe, consisting of a baked product prepared with flour, kefir, honey, extra virgin olive oil, sesame seeds, sunflower, flax, poppy and chia

Ingredients

I for the yeast

Type 0 flour – 150 g (5.3 oz / ≈ 1¼ cups)

Kefir – 150 g / 150 ml (5.3 fl oz / ≈ ⅔ cup)

Honey – 1 teaspoon (≈ 7 g / 0.25 oz)

for the dough

Fresh yeast – 25 g (0.9 oz) (or 7 g / 0.25 oz active dry yeast)

Flour – 500 g (17.6 oz / ≈ 4 cups)

Extra-virgin olive oil – 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz)

Warm water – 250 g / 250 ml (8.5 fl oz / 1 cup)

Mixed seeds (sesame, sunflower, flax, poppy, chia) – to taste (≈ 2–3 tablespoons total)

Method

Prepare the yeast by mixing the flour with the kefir and adding a teaspoon of honey.

Let it rest for 12 hours at room temperature in a high-sided container, preferably covered with a cloth or gauze or cling film, placed in the kitchen cabinet or closed in the oven turned off, or inside the microwave.

After about 12 hours the mixture will have fermented and will have doubled in volume.

In a large bowl, pour the flour into a well.

Add all the yeast, oil and warm water.

Knead for about ten minutes.

Cover and let rise in the bowl until doubled in size.

It will take a few hours

Form 19 balls of dough of the same size

Arrange the balls in a circle around a central ball directly on the baking sheet used for baking, covered with parchment paper

Moisten the surface with water and oil and cover with plastic wrap to prevent the surface from drying out.

Wait for the balls to rise until doubled in size

Remove the and decorate the surface with the seeds, as desired.

Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes at 180 degrees.

Allergens

Flour: contains gluten from cereals included in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Kefir: milk allergens

Honey: possible reaction in case of pollen allergy

Extra virgin olive oil: unusual allergy; intolerance not described

Sesame seeds: possible cross-reactivity in case of allergy to dried fruit

Sunflower seeds: possible reaction in case of allergy to Asteraceae (Ambrosia, Chrysanthemum, Daisy)

Flaxseed: they are naturally gluten-free but there are known cases of allergy

Poppy seeds: known to rare cases of allergy

Chia seeds: rare cases of allergy and cross-reactivity have been reported in case of allergy to plants of the Lamiaceae family (Mint, Thyme, Lavender, Sage, Basil, Rosemary), in case of allergy to Flax, Sesame, Sunflower seeds, etc.

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Flour: provides B vitamins (thiamine, niacin, riboflavin and folate), which are important for energy metabolism and the functioning of the nervous system.

Kefir useful for liver function for the supply of probiotics also useful for the immune system. The presence of tryptophan helps to counteract depression.

Honey: it has a composition that performs anti-anaemic and cardiotropic, detoxifying and protective action on the liver, diuretic.

Extra virgin olive oil: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids

Sunflower seeds: they are a source of Vitamin E which protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Also useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants. Rich in magnesium and omega 3 fatty acids important for regulating mood and cognitive function

Flaxseed: among other things, they provide omega-3 fatty acids that contribute to the control of cholesterol and blood sugar, promoting the functionality of the cardiovascular system. Rich in magnesium and omega 3 fatty acids important for regulating mood and cognitive function

Poppy seeds: rich in mineral salts (iron, copper, manganese, calcium and zinc) and phytosterols, which help lower the levels of “bad” cholesterol and have a calming effect on the nervous system, effective against anxiety, stress and insomnia, rich in vitamin E and B vitamins that promote metabolism.

Sesame seeds: source of vitamins and minerals, in particular B vitamins, potassium, iron and copper that promote hematopoiesis, fatty acids that support the cardiovascular system, vitamin E, selenium and manganese, polyphenols (antioxidants) that support the immune system. Rich in magnesium and omega 3 fatty acids important for regulating mood and cognitive function

Chia seeds: source of omega 3 and 6 unsaturated fatty acids favorable to the proper functioning of the circulatory system, metabolism, and immune system.

Safety / Intended use

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