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The Colorful Plate
Breads

Peer Review Status: Internally Reviewed by Cancer Center Staff
First Published: 2000

Bulgur Bread

Submitted by: Marjorie Edwards
Cancer Information Service volunteer
Source: My own recipe
2 package dry yeast 1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup warm water 1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 cup egg substitute
2 cups boiling water 5 cups flour
1/2 cup low-fat margarine 1 cup bulgur, uncooked
  1. Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl. Add 1 teaspoon sugar and stir until dissolved.
  2. In another bowl, add sugar, margarine, and salt. Pour boiling water over this mixture and allow to cool. When cool add to yeast mixture. Beat well with electric mixer.
  3. Add egg substitute to yeast mixture and mix well.
  4. Add flour, 1 cup at a time until mixture is easy to handle.
  5. Add bulgur and knead into dough thoroughly.
  6. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Gently roll dough on floured surface. Knead about 10 minutes until dough is smooth and elastic.
  7. Spray large bowl with non-stick cooking spray. Place dough in bowl and turn greased side up. Allow to rise until double in size in a warm place.
  8. Punch dough down and allow to rise again until doubled. Punch down and cut dough in two. Place each piece of dough into 9"x5" loaf pan. Allow to rise until double in size.
  9. Bake in 350° oven until golden brown–about 45 minutes.

Serves: 32 slices (2 loaves) Nutrition Facts (per slice)

Calories: 134 Saturated Fat: 0.5 gm
Carbohydrate: 25 gm Fiber: 2 gm
Cholesterol: 0 mg Protein: 3 gm
Fat: 3 gm Sodium: 104 mg

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