Carrot Bread

1 serving

40 minutes

Carrot bread is a bright and aromatic creation of American cuisine that combines a tender texture with the sweet taste of carrots. Its origins date back to times when homemakers sought ways to use available ingredients and give them new flavor nuances. Thanks to carrot juice and grated carrots, the bread acquires a pleasant natural sweetness and a rich golden color. The addition of celery adds a light spiciness, while the soft dough makes it especially airy. This bread pairs wonderfully with cheeses, butter, or fresh salads and can also serve as an excellent base for sandwiches. Baked to a golden crust, it becomes an ideal treat for both morning breakfast and cozy family dinners.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 669.7
• Proteins: 22.6g
• Fats: 8.5g
• Carbohydrates: 127.4g

Ingredients

• Wheat flour: 150 g
• Freshly squeezed carrot juice: 55 ml
• Water: 55 ml
• Dry yeast: 1 g
• Salt: 3 g
• Sugar: 10 g
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Carrot: 10 g
• Celery leaves: 3 g

Cooking steps

1. Add sugar to warm water, dissolve it, and add dry yeast. Leave it in a warm place for 10-15 minutes for the yeast to rise.

   Required ingredients:

   • Water: 55 ml
   • Sugar: 10 g
   • Dry yeast: 1 g

2. In a large bowl, pour in the yeast, add an egg, finely chopped celery leaves, carrot juice, and grated carrot. Mix well. Sift the flour into the bowl and add salt. Knead the dough.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Celery leaves: 3 g
   • Freshly squeezed carrot juice: 55 ml
   • Carrot: 10 g
   • Wheat flour: 150 g
   • Salt: 3 g

3. Gather a rather soft and tender dough into a ball. Place it in a warm place for 40 minutes, covering the dough to prevent it from drying out.

4. Carefully shape the loaf into the desired form and transfer the dough ball to a floured baking tray.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 150 g

5. Bake the bread at 180ºC for 40 minutes until a golden crust forms.