Barley Bread

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A simple but scrumptious bread that tastes amazing toasted with cream cheese!

4 hours Prep: 3 hours Cook: 1 hours

525 calories per serving view nutrition facts

1 loaf suggest servings

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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

Dissolve yeast in warm water & place in large mixing bowl. Stir in honey & leave till yeast becomes foamy. Combine the three flours & add half to the yeast. Beat with a wooden spoon for 10 minutes. The consistency should be of thick mud. Cover & set aside to rise for 1 hour, till the dough has doubled.

Punch dough down & carefully fold in olive oil, salt & 1/2 c remaining flour. Gradually fold in more flour till dough starts to come away from the sides of the bowl. Place dough on a lightly floured surface & knead well for 10 minutes. Add more flour as necessary. Place dough in a lightly oiled mixing bowl. Cover & leave to double.

Ounch dough down again & shape into 2 domed round loaves. Cut a cross in the centre. Place on an oiled baking sheet, cover & let rise till doubled, 45 to 60 minutes.

Bake at 350F for 50 minutes.

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Thank you so much for this recipe! I was looking all over for one. I have to make it for a school project and you helped me out a bunch. Thank you so much!
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1. 23 days ago

Um, I'm commenting because the last one was over 8 years ago...plus, i might use this recipe, and I'm sure it'll be fabulous! :)

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 263g

Amount per Serving

Calories 525 14% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.0g	13%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	6%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1189mg	50%
Total Carbohydrate 101.0g	34%
Dietary Fiber 9.0g	38%
Sugars 9.0g
Protein 15.0g	31%