Three-colored bread

6 servings

60 minutes

Three-color bread is a true culinary masterpiece inspired by the vibrant colors of nature. Australian cuisine is known for its originality, and this bread is no exception. Its three layers—green, red, and yellow—represent a harmony of flavors and textures. The delicate shade of spinach, sweet pumpkin, and spicy red pepper create an amazing balance of taste. Baked in a braid shape, it not only pleases the eye but also has an airy, slightly crispy crust. This bread is perfect for serving at festive tables or as an accompaniment to light snacks and vegetable dishes. Sprinkled with seeds, it gains additional textural complexity, turning each bite into a gastronomic delight.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 700.2
• Proteins: 18.4g
• Fats: 13.2g
• Carbohydrates: 128.8g

Ingredients

• Spinach: 200 g
• Wheat flour: 950 g
• Ground paprika: 1 tsp
• Dry yeast: 15 g
• Poppy: 5 g
• Butternut squash: 350 g
• Sesame: 5 g
• Caraway: 1.2 tsp
• Sea salt: 1.5 tsp
• Vegetable oil: 60 ml
• Red sweet pepper: 1.5 pc

Cooking steps

1. For green bread, blend spinach with a small amount of water (about 100 ml) and oil, then add the puree to the sifted flour with yeast and salt. Knead the dough and let it rise in a warm place for an hour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Spinach: 200 g
   • Vegetable oil: 60 ml
   • Wheat flour: 950 g
   • Dry yeast: 15 g
   • Sea salt: 1.5 teaspoon

2. For red bread, add ground paprika and puree of blanched red pepper and water (about 120 ml) to the sifted flour with yeast and salt. Let it rise in a warm place for an hour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 950 g
   • Dry yeast: 15 g
   • Sea salt: 1.5 teaspoon
   • Ground paprika: 1 teaspoon
   • Red sweet pepper: 1.5 piece

3. For yellow bread, pour the puree of baked pumpkin (50–70 ml) into the sifted flour with yeast and salt. Also, let it rise in a warm place for an hour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butternut squash: 350 g
   • Wheat flour: 950 g
   • Dry yeast: 15 g
   • Sea salt: 1.5 teaspoon

4. Take roughly equal pieces of dough in different colors. Roll out equal sausages on a floured surface. Join the top ends of the sausages and braid them loosely (the braid in the photo is a bit tight). Secure the ends.

5. Cover the bread with a towel and let it rise in a warm place for 20-30 minutes. Then moisten the top with water and sprinkle each type of dough with its corresponding seeds.

   Required ingredients:

   • Poppy: 5 g
   • Sesame: 5 g
   • Caraway: 1.2 teaspoon

6. Bake in a preheated oven at 220 degrees for 30–35 minutes.