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Sourdough Discard Bread Machine Recipe (with Freshly Milled Flour)

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The fragrant aroma fresh bread baking is something even the pickiest eaters can’t resist. This recipe not only has all the deliciousness of freshly baked bread but adds the extra flavor of sourdough to give another level satisfaction to your taste buds!

Freshly milled wheat is one of the best ways to get essential nutrients in your body and what better way to do it than with delicious tasting food! My regular freshly milled wheat bread recipe was so good that I didn’t think I could be improved upon in taste or health benefits but this recipe is an improvement in both areas.

I have been trying and trying to find a way to make a sourdough bread in my bread machine. There are very few recipes out there that don’t involve kneading by hand. I have neither the time nor ability to do that because of several hand injuries over the years. After searching high and low for a recipe combining a bread machine, freshly milled wheat AND sourdough – to no avail, I set forth to create one myself.

I got a good taste on my first try but it took a while to get a loaf of bread that looks good. First it rose too much and was a gigantic loaf not even able to fit in my bread box. The next loaf over rose even more then fell creating a big dip in the middle of the loaf. The following loaf was another fail. Then just this week – SUCCESS!!

This loaf has just part sourdough and part freshly milled flour. I will work on more bread recipes with increasing amounts of sourdough.

This recipe is tweak on my standard freshly milled wheat bread recipe but also includes sourdough starter. Sourdough not only has a unique flavor adding depth to the bread but also unique health benefits not present even in freshly milled wheat. It is easier to digest due to the breakdown of starches before you ever eat it, has a lower glycemic index which keeps your blood sugar from rising as much as other bread, and contains probiotics like other fermented foods, which helps your body’s immune system. The benefit, however, that you will notice first is… it tastes so good!!

The combination of sweet and sour in this bread is a multi-level delight to your taste buds! When freshly baked, the soft, fluffy texture is literally melt-in-your-mouth delicious!

Delicious enough to eat plain or with a little butter, but most delicious with a little sweetener to complement the sour taste. Honey or fresh fruit preserves give a great result or when my favorite is when turned into french toast. If you thought your homemade bread couldn’t get any better, you have got to try this!

Sourdough Bread in Bread Machine

Recipe combining freshly milled wheat, sourdough, and a bread machine. Easy and delicious!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 3

Total Time 3 10

Course Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 12 people

Calories 90 kcal

Equipment

1 Bread machine
1 Measuring cups set
1 Measuring spoons set

Ingredients

1 cup warm water
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup honey
2 tsp salt
1 egg
1/2 cup sourdough starter, active and bubbly
4 cups flour Cool flour first if freshly milled or it may overrise.
3 tsp yeast

Instructions

Place first 6 ingredients in bread machine pan.
Add flour on top of other ingredients.
Add yeast by creating a slight well on top of flour so it doesn't touch wet ingredients.
Set bread machine to "wheat bread" or with the following custom settings:
Rest: 25 min.
Knead: 20 min.
Rise 1: 45 min.
Rise 2: 35 min.
Bake: 1 hour
Keep warm: off
Enjoy!

Keyword bread, freshly milled wheat, sourdough

Party Appetizer: Delicious Homemade Salsa

Simple Food

…simple joy by simpler living

Sweet, salty, and your desired spiciness, this salsa is sure to please all! This recipe is a tweak on my other salsa recipe and makes enough for a crowd. Perfect for any party you are cooking for!

With fresh ingredients, this salsa is a delicious topping to chips. It is also very easy to make with a blender or food processor. You can also feel good serving this at a party because it is healthy in many ways.

There really are just 2 main steps: blackening/removing the tomato skins then mixing all the ingredients in a blender/food processor. The recipe below breaks it down step-by-step.

Healthy Ingredients

Tomatoes – Tomatoes are good for the heart, eyes, joints and even skin!
Garlic – Garlic has many health benefits but what tops the list for me are the antiviral and gut health benefits. This can make a big difference in our immunity as our bodies can naturally fight off germs and viruses.
Red Onion – These contain many antioxidants helping your heart, reducing inflammation and a good source of quercetin. Quercetin is key to helping your body absorb zinc at the cellular level which in turn is a powerhouse for fighting germs we inevitably encounter. A healthy immune system strengthens the body and also our mind so we don’t have to worry about every new cold or virus that is going around.
Cilantro – Excellent for detoxification of heavy metals, among other things.
Lime
Salt
Oregano – Research shows strong health benefits: https://link.theepochtimes.com/mkt_app/health/the-big-gun-against-viruses-and-bacteria-5539825?utm_source=andshare
Cumin
Honey – So many health benefits! Make sure to only buy local honey because it is one of the most counterfeited foods.
Jalapeño Pepper

Equipment Needed

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This recipe doesn’t require any fancy equipment but I have a few favorite products below that simplify and make cooking easier. I’m all for cooking in the simplest, easiest way possible.

Ninja Blender – I keep things simple and do not have too many small appliances or gadgets so I like to get multi-purpose ones. I use this as a blender, food processor and smoothie maker. The motor is the best and has never died on me like many other blenders even after MUCH use.
Large Cast Iron Skillet – I simplified my kitchen by replacing all non-stick pans with just a few stainless steel and two multi-purpose cast iron pans. This large pan is so useful when making large quantities. Previously I would need to cook twice in a smaller pan but with this fabulous pan, I cut cooking time in half by doing it all at once.
Stainless Spatula – Sounds weird that it’s called a fish spatula, but trust me, it is great for cookies, eggs, and anything else on a metal pan. I bought this a few years ago upon a big recommendation that it was way better than other ones. I didn’t fully believe it but needed one so bought it. Now here I am to tell you that this is the BEST spatula to use for cooking on metal pots and pans easily scraping up all food pieces. It is actually the only one I use now so I bought two!
Cutting Board – This type have been my favorites for years- non-porous and non-slip.
Eversharp Kitchen Knives – I received a set of these knives for my wedding over 20 years ago and they are still sharp! I even run them through the dishwasher after each use – because I keep things quick & easy in my house in order to get more done. This link is for the current version of these fabulous knives.

This salsa is great on its own with chips or as part of a recipe such as tacos or chicken-salsa baked in the oven.

Enjoy!!