Lemon Ginger Loaf

A yeast bread loaf flavored with crystallized ginger. The dough is made in a bread machine and baked in the oven.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 30 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 3 cups bread flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons canola oil
• ¼ cup chopped crystallized ginger

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place ingredients except for the crystallized ginger in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select dough cycle; press Start.

Step 2

At end of cycle, remove dough onto a floured board. Knead dough briefly, shape into a ball, cover and let rest for 15 minutes.

Step 3

Flatten the dough and gently knead in the crystallized ginger. Form into a loaf shape, place in a lightly greased 9x5 inch loaf pan. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled in size, about 45 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 4

Just before baking, slash top with a razor or sharp knife. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar if desired.

Step 5

Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until bottom of loaf sounds hollow when tapped. Remove bread to a wire rack to cool before serving.