Genoa Bread with Orange and Almond Recipe

Ingredients:

• 500g strong white bread flour
• 2 tsp salt
• 7g dried active yeast
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 orange, zested and juiced
• 200g ground almonds
• 300ml warm water
• 50ml olive oil

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and dried active yeast.
2. Add the honey, orange zest, ground almonds, warm water, and olive oil.
3. Mix everything together with a wooden spoon until it comes together as a sticky dough.
4. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough back into the mixing bowl and cover with a damp tea towel. Put the bowl in a warm place and leave to rise for 2 hours.
6. After 2 hours, take the dough out and shape it into a round, then place it onto a baking tray lined with baking parchment.
7. Score the top of the dough a few times with a sharp knife before baking.
8. Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7. Place the dough into the oven and bake for 35 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
9. Once baked, remove the Genoa bread from the oven and leave to cool completely before serving.

Verdict:

This Genoa bread with orange and almond is a delicious and fragrant bread that’s perfect for any time of day. The addition of orange and almonds adds a surprising twist that will keep you coming back for more.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve this Genoa bread with orange and almond for breakfast with some butter and jam, or as a side to your favorite soup or salad. It’s also great for making sandwiches or toast. Enjoy!