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Healthy Blue Spirulina Sourdough Bread Bowl

Healthy Blue Spirulina Sourdough Bread Bowl

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
2 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon blue spirulina powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 ¼ cups warm water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey (optional for sweetness)

Instructions
 

  • Activate the Yeast:
    In a small bowl, mix the warmwater, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes.
  • Mix the Dough:
    In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and blue spirulinapowder. Add the activated yeast mixture, olive oil, and apple cider vinegar.Stir to combine and knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until it’s smooth andelastic.
  • First Rise:
    Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover it with a clean kitchentowel. Allow it to rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until it hasdoubled in size
  • Shape the Bread Bowl:
    Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into twoportions.
  • Second Rise:
    Let the dough rest for another 30-45 minutes while preheating your ovento 450°F (230°C). This step ensures the dough will be light and airy.
  • Bake:
    Use a sharp knife to score the top of each loaf with an “X” or your desiredpattern. Bake the loaves for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brownand the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
  • Serve:
    Once baked, remove from the ovenand allow the bread to cool slightly before cutting out the center to form abowl shape. Fill with your favorite soup, salad, or dip.