Ezekiel Bread Recipe

Ezekiel Bread Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 cup barley flour
• 1 cup millet flour
• 1/2 cup lentils, cooked and mashed
• 1/2 cup kidney beans, cooked and mashed
• 1/2 cup spelt flour
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 2 cups warm water

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, honey, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
2. Add the olive oil, salt, and mashed lentils and beans to the yeast mixture. Stir well.
3. Gradually add the whole wheat flour, barley flour, millet flour, and spelt flour to the mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a greased loaf pan, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
6. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the bread for 50 minutes or until it sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
7. Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack before slicing.

Imagine a bread that’s not only hearty but also packed with nutrients from a mix of grains and legumes. This Ezekiel Bread recipe is a wholesome delight, perfect for those who love baking with a purpose. The combination of whole wheat, barley, and millet flours, along with lentils and kidney beans, creates a unique, flavorful loaf that’s both satisfying and nourishing. Dive into this recipe and enjoy the rustic, homemade goodness!