The lack of gluten and a wealth of health properties are the undeniable advantages of this bread. Find out why it is worth adding it to your diet.
Buckwheat is well known. However, few people realize that it is a universal ingredient that can even be used to make bread. Its composition contains a lot of valuable nutrients. It is worth noting that it exists a source of complex carbohydrates that are slowly digested by our body. Thanks to this, eating it provides us with energy for a long time. Additionally, it is in it plant protein, which contains all essential amino acids. It is also in groats fiber, valuable for our digestive system. It also increases the feeling of satiety after a meal. It is also responsible for regulating blood sugar levels.
Buckwheat is rich in vitamins and minerals – it contains: B vitamins, magnesium, iron, copper, manganese and phosphorus. Additionally, it is rich in antioxidants such as polyphenols and flavonoidswhich have anti-inflammatory effects and protect the body against the harmful effects of free radicals.
Thanks to the content of antioxidants and fiber, buckwheat groats has a positive effect on the heart. It lowers bad cholesterol levels in the blood, regulates blood pressure and reduces the risk of developing heart disease.
Buckwheat has a positive effect on brain. The content of rutin, flavonoids, B vitamins and magnesium supports neuroprotective effects and helps maintain the brain’s energy balance. It allows you to reduce stress, maintain a good mood and supports cognitive functions, including concentration and memory.
The positive effect of buckwheat means that we have no choice but to include it in our diet. It is equally delicious in bread form.
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Ingredients:
- 500 g unroasted buckwheat,
- 2.5 teaspoons of salt,
- water.
We start by rinsing the groats. Then put it into a large bowl and pour it over 750 ml of water. We leave it overnight or 10-12 hours to swell. The next day we check how much fluid she has absorbed. If there is not enough water, we add it to the groats were slightly covered. We leave it again for a few hours and in the evening we check how much water is left. The groats should be slightly covered with liquid. In this condition, blend it until smooth. Add salt and mix.
Place the prepared groats in a cake tin lined with baking paper, cover with a cloth and again leave for 10-12 hours or overnight. In the morning, we put the mold into cold gingerbread and set it to 200 degrees Celsius bake for about 50 minutes. After this time, the bread should be golden brown. We take it out and cut it only when it cools down.
Source: Terazgotuje.pl
