Description
Sweet Matcha Bread is a soft and fluffy bread infused with vibrant green matcha powder, offering a delicate sweetness and a unique earthy flavor. Perfect as a snack or breakfast treat.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons matcha powder
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, matcha powder, sugar, and salt.
- Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.
- Knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes by hand or 6 minutes with a mixer.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf or rolls as desired.
- Place the shaped dough into a greased bread pan or on a baking sheet. Cover and let rise again for 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the bread for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and hollow sounding when tapped.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- Adjust sugar amount based on sweetness preference.
- Use high-quality matcha powder for best flavor and color.
- Ensure milk is warm but not hot to avoid killing yeast.
- Optional: brush the top with melted butter after baking for a shiny crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
