Poppy Seed Maple Bread

Ingredients (use vegan versions):

• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoon real vegan 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

Directions:

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.