Here’s a delicious Spinach Bread Recipe — soft, savory, and packed with nutrients. Perfect as a side, sandwich bread, or even toasted with garlic butter.

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1 Homemade Spinach Bread

1.1 Ingredients

1.2 Instructions

1.2.1 1. Prepare the Spinach

1.2.2 2. Activate Yeast

1.2.3 3. Make the Dough

1.2.4 4. Knead

1.2.5 5. First Rise

1.2.6 6. Shape & Second Rise

1.2.7 7. Bake

1.2.8 8. Serve

1.3 Tips & Variations

Homemade Spinach Bread

Ingredients

3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour (or bread flour for more chewiness)
2 tsp instant yeast (or 1 packet active dry yeast)

1 cup (240 ml) warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C)
2 tbsp olive oil (plus extra for brushing)
1 tbsp sugar (to feed the yeast)

1 tsp salt
1 cup fresh spinach (lightly blanched & chopped, or use frozen thawed and squeezed dry)
2 tbsp grated Parmesan (optional, for extra flavor)

1 tsp garlic powder (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Spinach

If using fresh spinach: blanch in boiling water for 30 seconds, drain, and squeeze out excess water. Chop finely.
If using frozen: thaw and squeeze dry.

2. Activate Yeast

In a small bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast.
Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.

3. Make the Dough

In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, garlic powder, and Parmesan (if using).

Add yeast mixture, olive oil, and chopped spinach.
Mix until a dough forms.

4. Knead

Knead on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes (or 5 minutes with a stand mixer) until smooth and elastic.

If dough is too sticky, add a little flour; if too dry, add a splash of milk.

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5. First Rise

Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours, until doubled in size.

6. Shape & Second Rise

Punch down dough and shape into a loaf (or small rolls).

Place in a greased loaf pan or on a baking tray.
Cover and let rise again for 30–40 minutes until puffy.

7. Bake

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Bake loaf for 30–35 minutes (20–25 minutes for rolls), until golden brown and hollow-sounding when tapped.

8. Serve

Brush with olive oil or melted butter while warm.
Slice and enjoy with soups, dips, or as sandwich bread.

Tips & Variations

Add feta cheese crumbles for a Greek-style spinach bread.
Mix in sun-dried tomatoes or olives for Mediterranean flavor.
Use whole wheat flour for a healthier version.

Do you want me to also give you a stuffed spinach bread roll version (like garlic-spinach swirls with cheese inside)?