by : Reiko Bread, Breakfast

Tofu Cinnamon Rolls
豆腐シナモンロール

I’ve been on the plant-based for several years now, and I’m at the point where I expect that my vegan food to be tasty, but I want to make it better, healthier.

I started exploring more recipes and websites, and I’ve started discovering new ingredients and new methods (particularly used for baking).

I’m super excited.

The main ingredients of these cinnamon rolls are tofu and rice flour.

No yeast.

Yet, the texture is unmistakably bread.

I wanted to keep the frosting on the healthier side as well, and I used my vegan cream cheese and added a little sweetener.

Don’t they look great?!

These were so delicious!

And this is the type of food I like, you know, the food that I feel good eating.

The base recipe (Japanese) -> https://www.instagram.com/p/CSy6qrXB1cu/

(I added date sugar to cinnamon for the filling. )

My favorite robe.

So soft and warm.

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by : Reiko Bread, Sandwiches

Okara Bread Sandwich
おからパンでサンドイッチ

Okay.

Okara bread is legit.

This is my second Okara bread, and this one turned out so good too!

I added a bit too much water, and that was probably why they got a little flat.

But that’s okay, because I was going to use them to make sandwiches anyway, and this flatter version worked probably better.

The white V-cheese I made last night was perfect for this sandwich.

The below is the link to the recipe of the bread ↓　(Japanese).

https://www.orihano.com/orihanobikkuripan .

I added turmeric for the color.

So soft and really perfect for a sandwich.

You can probably tell by now but I’m really into Okara bread.

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by : Reiko Bread, Uncategorized

Two-Toned Okara Bread Rings
ココア南瓜おからポンデリング

Yesterday I talked about how fun to try new food items.

Well, this post also features something new (to me).

Okara Powder!

Okara is soy pulp, usually the stuff left after you squeeze soy milk out.

So okara powder is dried soy pulp and made into powder.

Baking with okara powder is quite popular particularly among dieters.

Apparently, it contains a lot of fiber and it reportedly make you full quickly with a small amount.

I’m all for shedding a few pounds, but more than anything I wanted to try mainly because I was curious how it would turn out.

I should also mention this ingredient too.

Psyllium husk powder.

This is a new item for me to use as well.

This was one of the ingredients for this bread, and the amount that goes in is quite small, but apparently it’s an important ingredient to create the right texture.

It turned out great!

This recipe was fun because you shape the bread in a ring.

The original recipe was all for cocoa version, but I decided to divide the dough into two, one with cocoa and one with Kabocha powder.

And get this.

You “bake” it in a microwave oven!

Okay, it took me a bit longer to shape them in a ring than I expected, but other than that the process is super easy and fast.

You mix everything together, shape it, and cook in a microwave oven for two to two and half minutes.

I won’t lie.

I was quite skeptical because of the unusual ingredients.

But it’s amazing how well it turned out.

No wheat in the dough.

But it’s definitely bread, and a good one.

It has a great texture and is super tasty.

I enjoyed it for breakfast this morning with a cup of black coffee.

I’m sure they are great with butter, but I ate it without.

Frankly I didn’t feel I needed extra fat (and I’m usually a butter person).

The recipe is here -> https://www.orihano.com/okara-mochiponde (Japanese).

I’m planning to make another version of Okara bread this afternoon.

Super excited.

I wish Okara powder was a bit cheaper though.

I think the price here in the U.S. is more than triple compared to it is in Japan (sigh).

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by : Reiko Bread, Nuts/Seeds

Black Walnut Whole Wheat Rolls
黒胡桃全粒粉パン

Another post that showcases the black walnuts from my brother-in-law’s yard.

I’m so proud of myself cracking all of them open.

I was not a huge fan of 100% whole wheat bread before, but lately I’m getting to really like it.

And I think whole wheat goes well with nuts.

Doesn’t it look great?

There was also a pleasant surprise.

You can smell the black walnuts so well when you tear the roll open!

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by : Reiko Bread, Breakfast

No-Sugar Spiced Banana Rye Bread
砂糖不使用スパイスバナナライ麦ブレッド

I have come to like the sweetness in my banana bread only comes from the banana.

So this one again does not have any sugar, syrup, or even dates.

What additionally contributed to some sweetness was probably cinnamon.

I discovered how cinnamon can make things “sweet” and spicy at the same time by drinking spiced tea.

Rye flakes.

Since this was made with whole wheat flour and rye flakes, it turned out to be a dark, hearty, and rustic loaf.

If I can add, it’s also the kind of “feel good” bread.

I like my no-sugar banana bread for a meal, and this one is no exception.

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by : Reiko Bread

Seedy Rye Bread
たねたねライ麦パン

This bread is so good for breakfast, so I should almost name it “breakfast loaf.”

The primary ingredients of the base recipe are a-p flour, whole wheat flour, flax meal, oats, and brown sugar.

This time I decided to use rye flour and rye flakes to replace the whole wheat flour and oats.

Why?

Well, why not?

I got so much rye still from my brother-in-law’s farm.

And I happen to love anything with rye!

All the dry ingredients together in a bowl.

Seeds are in!

This time I used sunflower seeds and hemp seeds.

Just out of the oven, and it smells so good!

I almost burned my nose because I moved the pan too close to it (lol).

What a handsome loaf!

it’s heavy, dense, seedy (literally), and slightly and perfectly sweet.

This is delicious untoasted or toasted.

Without or with butter.

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by : Reiko Bread

Fig Oat Rye Berry Bread
無花果オーツライ麦パン

I’m not a huge quick bread fan, only because it tends to be too sweet to eat as “bread.”

But his oat flax bread is an exception.

It’s dense and very satisfying.

It’s slightly sweet, but not overly sweet.

And when it’s toasted and buttered, it makes a wonderful breakfast bread.

I was so excited to see it just out of the oven!

It looks exactly what I wanted to see.

Golden brown.

This bread is packed with ground flax seeds, dried figs, oats, and rye berries.

I still have a lot of rye we harvested from my brother-in-law’s farm.

Cooked rye berries are so versatile.

I enjoy them in salad, soup, or just eat it like rice.

This was my first time adding them into bread, and I liked the final result.

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