How to make
The lentils are grinded into a flour. At home, this would most effectively happen in an appliance such as a blender.
In case the harder and finer lentils are used, they can be soaked in water beforehand.
The two types of flour are mixed with the salt and a well is formed. The water, which has been slightly warmed, is poured into it. Boil the yeast with the sugar and wait for it to activate.
Add the olive oil and knead a smooth dough. Add additional flour or liquid if needed to obtain a medium soft dough that does not stick to the fingers and the kitchen counter.
Shape it into an oblong bread and place it in a greased or parchment paper lined standard rectangular baking pan.
Leave it to rise and double in volume for about 1 hour.
Heat the oven to 370°F (190°C) and bake the lentil bread for 25 minutes or until it forms a nice golden crust.
Remove it from the mold while it is warm and cool it on a wire rack. If its crust is very hard, it can be wrapped in a towel for 2-3 minutes and it will soften.
The advantage of this bread is that it is different from ordinary - it is very pleasant in color and in taste (especially when sprinkled with olive oil). It also contains beneficial ingredients thanks to lentils, which are rich in minerals, proteins, fibers.
