SPRING ROSEMARY RAISIN BREAD

1 loaf with 6-8 slices, 50 minutes total (with bake time)

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/4 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (like Trader Joe’s or Bob’s Red Mill)(or use: 1 cup oat flour + 3/4 cup sorghum flour + 1/2 cup tapioca flour + 1/4 cup almond flour total instead of all flours below)

• 1/2 cup almond flour( omit if using custom flour blend above)

• 1/4 cup arrowroot flour (omit if using custom flour blend above)

• 1 tbsp ground flaxseed (use 2 tbsp if using custom flour blend)

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, very finely chopped

• 1/2 tsp fennel seeds, lightly crushed

• Zest of 1 full lemon

• 1/3 cup golden raisins (soaked 10 minutes, optional but recommended)

• 1 cup plain yogurt(same for custom blend)

• 2 tbsp melted ghee (or coconut oil)

• 2 tbsp maple syrup

• 1 tsp lemon juice (or apple cider vinegar)

• 2 tbsp - 1/4 warm water (start with none and use as needed to form dough if the mixture is too dry)
  

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking tray with parchment.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together: flour, almond flour, arrowroot, flaxseed, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

3. Fold in rosemary, fennel seeds, lemon zest, and soaked raisins.

4. In a separate bowl, mix: yogurt, melted ghee, maple syrup, lemon juice, and warm water.

5. Pour wet into dry and mix until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Do not overmix.

6. Let dough rest 5 minutes (especially important with GF flour blends).

7. Transfer to parchment and shape into a rustic round loaf ~2 inches tall.Lightly tuck edges underneath to help it hold shape.

8. Score a deep cross on top. Bake for 35- 40 minutes until cooked in the center and golden on top

9. Allow to cool before slicing. Enjoy warm with a schmear of ghee or drizzle of honey - YUM :).

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Notes

• A beautifully well balanced bread - my original intention with this bread was to make a spring Ayurvedic inspired version of an Irish soda bread. It still has that vibe, but I feel like it's a class in its own instead of a soda bread.

• Good for all doshas - best during the cooler months like spring/ fall/ winter but if it hot where you are, its not THAT heating - just reduce the amount of rosemary and you should be good.

• Kaphas usually benefit from LESS bread and grains but the herbs and mixture of flours make it lighter and more uplifting - a nice treat for kaphas :).