Okay, gals…break out that bread machine!
I have a great recipe for a homemade bread that is not only delicious, but it includes no salt.
Let’s face it, we eat too much sodium as it is, and if you have high blood pressure or water retention, this will enhance your health.
LOW SODIUM SEASONED BREAD
2 LB. LOAF (Cut in half if you only have a 1 lb. bread machine.)
Low Sodium Seasoned Bread
1+ c Warm Water
3 T Olive Oil
2 t Carla’s special seasoning (see recipe below)
3 c Bread flour or (combination of all purpose flour and 3 tbsp. gluten flour = 3 c.)
1 ½ t Yeast
Cook on white cycle – 3 hours; use light or medium crust setting; or if your machine does not have those options follow the manufacture’s instructions for white bread.
Carla’s Special Seasoning Recipe
In a container add one teaspoon each of the following ingredients:
Garlic, onion, parsley, basil, bay, marjoram, oregano, savory, thyme, cayenne pepper, cumin, mustard, rosemary, celery seed, red pepper, paprika (or whatever you have on hand that is appealing to you.)
Add ½ teaspoon: white pepper (or black pepper if that is all you have on hand).
Grind in food processor. Use 2 tsp. as stated above and save rest for future recipes.
I hope you enjoy it as much as I have. My guests rave about it!
If you get hooked on making your own bread it would be beneficial to pick up a slicer. My recommendation is purchase one that will slice more than just bread. I don’t care for the bread slicers that are made of wood where you slice by hand, but I love my electric slicer that I can use for meat, as well. You can take a chicken breast and make your own cold cuts, without all of that sodium and preservatives. A couple of years ago I picked up one, that folds up for easy storage, on eBay for around $40.00 plus shipping. They have the same exact one online made by CucinaPro here for $59.99.
Carla Spacher
http://carlaspacher.wordpress.com
