Ezekiel Bread

Ezekiel Bread

 

Combine the following whole grains:

• 2-1/2 cups hard red wheat
• 1-1/2 cups spelt or rye (Biblically spelt was used, Ezekiel 4:9)
• 1/2 cup barley (hulled barley)
• 1/4 cup millet
• 1/4 cup lentils (green preferred)
• 2 Tbs. great northern beans
• 2 Tbs. red kidney beans
• 2 Tbs. pinto beans

Stir the above ingredients very well.  Grind in flour mill.
(NOTE: all of these grains and beans can be ground in WonderMill or NutriMill with no problems).

Measure into large bowl or DLX:

• 4 cups lukewarm water
• 1 cup honey
• 1/2 cup oil

Add to liquids:

• freshly milled flour from the above mixture of grains
• 2 tsp. salt
• 2 Tbs. yeast

Stir or knead until well kneaded about 10 minutes. This is a batter type bread and will not form a smooth ball.

Pour dough into greased pans. You may use 2 large loaf pans (10x5x3) or 3 med. loaf pans or 2-9x13 brownie pans. Let rise in a warm place for one hour.  I usually use a pre-warmed oven but be careful not to let it rise too much or it will over flow the pan.  I like to use  (2) Pampered Chef's stoneware loaf pans as they create a wonderful crunchy crust.  Bake at 350F for 45-50 minutes for loaf pans and 35-40 minutes for brownie pans.  Since I use the stoneware, I find that 35-40 minutes is ample time.

You may also add fruits and nuts or use the flour made from this mixture in other favorite recipes. This healthy combination of grains and beans is worth experimenting with. Combining grains and beans makes a complete protein.