Red Lentil Bread with Psyllium – A Simple Recipe

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In recent years, recipes for bread without traditional wheat flour have been gaining increasing popularity. Red lentil bread with psyllium has a dense texture, holds its shape well, and stays fresh for a long time. It's also perfect for making sandwiches and various snacks!

Preparation time: 1 hour 20 minutes.
Servings: 1.

Ingredients

• 250 g red lentils;
• 200 ml water;
• 2 tablespoons psyllium husk;
• 1 tablespoon olive oil;
• 1 teaspoon baking powder;
• 1 teaspoon salt.

Step-by-step recipe

1. Rinse the lentils, cover with cold water, and let soak for 4-6 hours or overnight. After soaking, rinse again and drain any excess liquid.
2. Blend the lentils and 200 ml of water until smooth.
3. Add salt, baking powder, olive oil, and psyllium. Mix the dough well and let it rest for 5-7 minutes so that the psyllium absorbs the moisture and the mixture thickens.
4. After that, transfer the dough to a loaf pan and bake the red lentil bread for approximately 40-50 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius (350°F).
5. Let the bread cool slightly in the pan, then transfer it to a wire rack. Once completely cooled, the crumb will become denser and easier to slice.