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GREEN MONSTER BREAD

Makes 1 loaf

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup packed baby arugula or spinach
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • cup water lukewarm
  • 2 tbsp light olive oil
  • cup all-purpose flour plus more if needed
  • 2 tbsp vital wheat gluten
  • 2 tsp instant yeast
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • ½ tsp canola oil nonstick cooking spray

Instructions
 

  • Place the arugula, garlic, water, and oil in a blender; blend until smooth.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, gluten, yeast, sugar, and salt.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry.
  • Using a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, mix for about 6 minutes, until a dough forms.
  • Add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time while mixing, if needed.
  • Alternatively, if you don’t have a stand mixer, transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes, adding 1 tablespoon flour at a time if needed, until the dough is smooth and pliable.
  • Lightly oil a large bowl and place the dough in it.
  • Turn to coat.
  • Cover tightly with plastic wrap and let rise for 60 to 90 minutes, until doubled.
  • Lightly coat an 8 x 4-inch loaf pan with spray.
  • Gently punch down the dough and press it down into the pan.
  • Loosely cover with plastic wrap and let rise until the dough reaches 1 inch over the top of the pan, between 30 and 60 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Carefully remove the plastic wrap and bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown and the bottom of the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
  • Remove from the pan, transfer to a wire rack, and let cool before slicing.