Barley Bread

Name: Barley Bread
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons yeast, active dry; 2 cups water warm, (110-115 degrees F); 2 tablespoons honey; 2 cups barley flour; 2 cups whole wheat flour; 2 cups flour, unbleached all-purpose; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons salt

8 ingredients

16 steps

Ingredients

2 teaspoons yeast, active dry
2 cups water warm, (110-115 degrees F)
2 tablespoons honey
2 cups barley flour
2 cups whole wheat flour
2 cups flour, unbleached all-purpose
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons salt

Directions

1

Dissolve yeast in warm water & place in large mixing bowl.
2

Stir in honey & leave until yeast becomes foamy.
3

Combine the three flours & add half to the yeast.
4

Beat with a wooden spoon for 10 minutes.
5

The consistency should be of thick mud.
6

Cover & set aside to rise for 1 hour, until the dough has doubled.
7

Punch dough down & carefully fold in olive oil, salt & 1/2 cup remaining flour.
8

Gradually fold in more flour until dough starts to come away from the sides of the bowl.
9

Place dough on a lightly floured surface & knead well for 10 minutes.
10

Add more flour as necessary.
11

Place dough in a lightly oiled mixing bowl.
12

Cover & leave to double.
13

Punch dough down again & shape into 2 domed round loaves.
14

Cut a cross in the centre.
15

Place on an oiled baking sheet, cover & let rise until doubled, 45 to 60 minutes.
16

Bake at 350F (180C) for 50 minutes.