1 cup water
2 tablespoon real maple syrup
1 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoon poppy seeds
3 cups whole wheat flour
1-3 tablespoon vital gluten (optional)
1 pkg active dry yeast
1/8 teaspoon orange zest
Assemble ingredients in the order preferred by your machine. Use whole wheat cycle, if your machine has one.
Slightly coarse and crunchy, this robust vegan bread goes well with a creamy-smooth squash or pumpkin soup and something dark green, with baked apples or pears for dessert.