Beetroot Bread loaf

In a bowl, combine yeast, sugar and water. Let rest 5 minutes.

Combine flour and salt. Add in yeast mixture, beet puree and olive oil. Mix until just combined.

Knead about 10 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic.

Place dough in a lightly greased bowl,

Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

Remove risen dough from bowl and shape into a round ball.

Place dough on a parchment paper and cover loosely with a lightly greased piece of plastic wrap.

Let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 375°F.with the boiler pan

Before baking the bread, sprinkle the top with a little muskmelon seeds or dryfruits of your choice

Place the bread in the oven and pour 1 cup hot water into the broiler pan, closing the oven door immediately.

Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until it is done.

Allow bread to cool completely.

Now slice and serve