Easy Cheezy Spinach Twists (Vegan)
- FOR THE BREAD:
- 1-1/8 teaspoon Rapid-rise Yeast
- 1/2 cups Warm Water
- 1/4 teaspoons Sugar
- 1-1/4 cup Flour
- 1/4 teaspoons Sea Salt
- 2 teaspoons Oil
- _____
- FOR THE SPINACH MIX:
- 1 Tablespoon Water
- 3 cups Fresh Spinach, Torn
- 2 cloves Garlic, Minced
- _____
- TO ASSEMBLE THE SPINACH STICKS:
- 1/4 cups Nutritional Yeast
- Oil, To Brush On Dough
- 1. For the bread, whisk together yeast, water and sugar in a large bowl. Allow to sit for a couple of minutes (or until it becomes slightly foamy). Add the remaining ingredients, kneading together until a soft (but not sticky) dough is made. Add additional flour, if needed (but use sparingly). Cover and place in a warm area for 45 minutes until it has risen, and doubled in size. Roll the dough into a rectangle shape (I like to use a baking sheet to guide me, leaving about 1 inch on each side). Cover, and let sit for an additional 20 minutes (to let relax).
- 2. For the spinach mixture, place water and spinach in a large pot, steaming over medium heat, covered. Once softened, drain any excess water that may be present. Pat dry with a towel (there should be no water present). Stir in minced garlic.
- 3. For assembly, spread/sprinkle the spinach mixture onto the rectangle, pushing to about 1/4 inch from the sides. Sprinkle the nutritional flakes on top of the spinach. Fold the rectangle in half, lengthwise, pinching the seams to create a seal. Cut 6 strips (lengthwise) out of the rectangle (about 1 inch thick). Twist the strips a few times to create the effect (see note below). Place the strips on a prepared baking sheet. Brush with oil and bake in a 375u0b0F oven for about 12 minutes (or until lightly browned). Let them cool slightly, and enjoy!
- Note: There are many other effects you could create with these. Perhaps bake the rectangle open-faced, or just sliced without the twist. I have never tried it, but you could also bake them as buns, rolling round pieces of dough around the spinach, and baking in a muffin cup. Or if you are feeling really adventurous, why not skip the nutritional flakes and spinach, and stuff them instead with cinnamon, margarine, and brown sugar. Yum!
bread, yeast, water, ubc, flour, ubc, oil, mix, water, fresh spinach, garlic, ubc, oil
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/breads/easy-cheezy-spinach-twists-vegan/ (may not work)