Veggie Bread

So what's a gal going to do when she is trying to eat healthy?  Hey why not put vegetables in your bread!  Why not!  You can throw any veggies you like in this bread and add any herbs and spices too!  A meal in a slice!  Excellent with soup or salad, or with grilled cheese on it!  My kids really like it..and.your kids will too!

Veggie Bread

1 2/3 cups warm water                                               Mix water, yeast, and honey.  Let sit until nice and frothy
1 Tbls yeast
1 1/2 Tbls honey

Chopped veggies(I use a food processor)Have fun with this and change it up to what your family likes!

• 2 tomatoes
• 2 carrots                                                           Add all remaining ingredients.
• 1-2 sticks of celery
• 1 onion
• 1/2 green pepper

1 1/2 Tbls oil
5-6 cups whole wheat flour                                         Reserve some flour for kneading.  The veggies will release some liquid as you knead.
1 tsp salt

Dried Herbs                                                              Knead for 5mins, and leave dough covered in an oiled bowl to rise.  45min-60min.

• 2 tsp oregano                                                    Punch down and shape into 2 loaves and let rise in an oiled loaf pan or baking sheet till
• 2 tsp garlic powder                                             doubled in size.
• 2 tsp Basil                                                          Bake in a 350 oven for 45 mins
• 2 tsp marjoram