Irish Brown Bread with Smoked Salmon - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour plus additional
- 1 cup whole-wheat flour
- 1/3 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
- 3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into bits, plus 1 stick (1/2cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons well-shaken buttermilk
- 1/2 pound thinly sliced smoked salmon
- 1 bunch fresh chives, trimmed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 °F.
- Whisk together flours, oats, wheat germ, baking soda, salt, and caraway seeds in a large bowl. Blend in 3/4 stick cold butter with your fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add buttermilk and stir until dough is evenly moistened. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface, dusting with flour to prevent sticking, 1 minute (dough should remain soft and slightly sticky). Shape dough into a ball.
- Pat out dough on a lightly floured baking sheet into a 7-inch round. Dust dough with flour and spread lightly over round with your fingertips. Cut a 4- to 5-inch X (1/2inch deep) in top of dough.
- Bake in middle of oven until bread sounds hollow when tapped on bottom, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool on a rack 2 hours before slicing.
- Make canapés with bread, softened butter, salmon, chives, and pepper to taste.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Salmon, Wheat Germ.
Salmon is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are crucial for reducing inflammation and promoting cardiovascular health. It is also rich in vitamin D, which helps regulate insulin levels and improve mood, both of which are important for managing PCOS symptoms. Additionally, salmon provides a good amount of B vitamins, particularly B12, which supports energy production and helps maintain healthy nerve function. Including salmon in your diet can help balance hormones, reduce inflamma...
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