Ezekiel Bread Recipe
This multi-grain bread combines wheat, barley, millet, rye, and lentils for a flavorful and nutritious homemade loaf. Perfect for hearty sandwiches or to enjoy on its own!
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Calories: 1660kcal
Servings: 4 loaves
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Blender
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Bread board
- 4 greased bread pans
- Oven
Ingredients
- 8 cups wheat flour
- 4 cups barley flour
- 2 cups lentils cooked and mashed
- 1/2 cup millet flour grind up millet in the blender
- 1/4 cup rye flour
- 1,1/2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 4-6 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 1/4 ounce packets yeast or 1 tablespoon yeast, in
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast in warm water and honey, let sit for 10 minutes.
- Mix wheat, barley, millet, and rye flour together.
- Blend lentils, oil, and a small amount of water in a blender, then combine with remaining water in a large bowl.
- Stir in two cups of the mixed flour, then add yeast mixture.
- Gradually add remaining salt and flour, kneading until smooth.
- Place dough in an oiled bowl and let rise until doubled in size.
- Punch down dough, shape into 4 loaves, and place in greased pans.
- Let rise again until doubled, then bake at 375°F for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Notes
- Substitute Ingredients: If you're sensitive to wheat or gluten, omit them and add more spelled, millet, lentils, or beans like garbanzo beans as alternatives.
- Adjust Portions: You can halve this recipe without sacrificing taste or texture.
- Buying Options: While premixed grains and beans are available online, buying separate bags of dry beans and mixing them yourself can be more economical and allow you to control the quantities precisely.
Nutrition
Calories: 1660kcal | Carbohydrates: 325g | Protein: 61g | Fat: 206g | Sodium: 1760mg | Fiber: 52g | Sugar: 8.4g