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We spent New Year’s in the mountains and partied a bit too hard with our friends Peter and Patrice. Though I did not drink a drop of alcohol, I somehow ended up with a contact hangover. Everyone around me was imbibing and I must have become intoxicated by association.

As part of my “post holiday” status, I will be baking and sharing recipes that are not dessert until the urge to bake sweets returns. Of late, several people have asked me for my bread recipe. I am satisfied with it though not thrilled. It seems though, that so many people are in need of a quick and easy gluten-free bread that it is time to divulge mine. May be good for hangovers.

Simple Bread
2½ cups blanched almond flour
½ teaspoon celtic sea salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
3 eggs
1 tablespoon agave nectar
½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar

  1. In a large bowl, combine almond flour, salt and baking soda
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, then add agave and vinegar
  3. Stir wet ingredients into dry
  4. Pour batter into a small (approx. 6 x 3 inch) well greased loaf pan
  5. Bake at 300 degrees for 45-55 minutes on bottom rack of oven; until a knife comes out clean
  6. Cool and serve

Makes 12 slices

This lower-carb, higher-protein, gluten-free bread is a cinch to make. It is especially tasty toasted with a smear of almond butter, my favorite raspberry jelly and a sprinkle of salt.


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Posted on January 2, 2008 in breads by Elana
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4 comments for the post “Simple Bread”

  1. Bev Reimer said:

    Thanks for this bread recipe. I will give it a try especially since I am avoiding yeast right now. I make a yeast free foccacia from the almond meal but a slice of bread appeals. And thanks for the print this addition in order to print the recipes easier.


    January 17th, 2008 5:09 pm
  2. ~M said:

    Is the Honeywell brand of blanched almond flour better than the Bob’s Red Mill variety?


    January 28th, 2008 8:41 pm
  3. Elana said:

    Hi M- I haven’t tried the Bob’s Red Mill brand; it retails for close to $15 per pound, whereas the Honeywell sells online for $6.29 per pound inclusive of shipping.

    I really like Honeywell, though please let me know what you think of Bob’s Red Mill if that is what you are using.

    Elana


    January 28th, 2008 8:53 pm
  4. Deborah said:

    My husband always complains about how many carbs are consumed when I make bread, so this really caught my attention. I’ll have to give it a try!!


    February 27th, 2008 11:22 am

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