Tomato Herbed Spelt Bread

Directions

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   1. Preheat oven at 375 degree Fahrenheit. Prepare a 9x5 inch loaf pan by greasing and dusting it.
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   2. Puree the tomatoes in a grinder and add maple syrup and blend well.
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   3. Pour the tomato puree in a bowl and add oil and herbs.
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   4. In a separate mixing bowl combine spelt flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda and mix properly with a spoon.
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   5. Pour the tomato puree mix to the flour and mix with a spoon. Add water and mix with a spoon or with your hand. I initially mixed the batter with spoon and later mixed properly with hand. The batter will take the form of very soft dough.
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   6. Put the dough into the pan and spread gently to shape it according to the pan.
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   7. Put the loaf pan into the oven on the middle rack and bake for 35-40 minutes or until the tester comes out clean.
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   8. Take the bread out of the oven and let it cool for a while.
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   9. Cut into slices and serve warm with butter/margarine or make a sandwich out of it.