Friday, January 25, 2013

Sprouting Bread?

Today I am going to share with you 2 recipes that include sprouted wheat.

The first recipe is Essene bread, which is made in the dehydrator, but definitely has an acquired taste, I like it, but I know of many who don't :)

The next recipe is a baked bread recipe, but I add the sprouted wheat to it for more nutritional value.

Both recipes require sprouted wheat.

To sprout wheat:

Place 2 cups of wheat/spelt berries in a container and cover with double the amount of water for 8 hours, and allow to stand, covered preferably over night.






Drain the water and place in the sprouter, rinsing twice a day.



After emptying the sprouts into the sprouter, they already look like this:


On day 2 your sprouts should be ready and look something like this.



Essene Bread:

2 Cups sprouted Wheat/Spelt berries
1/2 cup dates chopped and soaked for 25 minutes
1/2 cup raisins chopped and soaked for 25 minutes

Grind berries until you have a gooey doughy consistency.






Add the chopped fruit and mix together again.
Form into flat rounds and place in the dehydrator on the lowest temperature (40 -50°C) for roughly 8 -10 hours, until dry.





Baked bread with Sprouted Wheat/Spelt
(This recipe I found online and modified it a bit to suit my taste :))

You will need:

2 pkts Dry yeast
2 1/2 Cups of warm water
1 tsp sugar
1/2 Cup Oil
1/2 Cup honey
3 tsp salt
2 cups sprouted wheat
6 - 7 cups flour

Stir sugar into warm water.
Sprinkle the dry yeast over the water, and allow to stand until it froths.

In another bowl, add:
4 cups flour, honey, oil, salt and sprouts (either whole or ground)





Add yeast and stir to form a doughy consistency.
Cover and place in a warm area for 45 - 60 minutes.
Knead the dough and then add a more flour, a little at a time to get the perfect bready dough.



Form into loaves, place on baking tray and cover again. Allow to rise for another 45 minutes.

Bake in a pre-heated oven (180°C) for 40 - 45 minutes.

Enjoy!




Pin It!

12 comments:

  1. They sure look nice when they're done, don't they?

    Visiting today from the Harvest of Friends hop.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Hi Mail4Rosey,

      They do, and taste good too :)
      Thank you so much for visiting.
      x
      Natalie and Stefan

      Delete
  2. Replies
    1. Hi Diana,
      Thanks :)
      Have a great weekend.
      x
      Natalie and Stefan

      Delete
  3. I like the sounds of both - I am hoping to get a dehydrator for my birthday this year so if I do I shall try the Essene bread for sure

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Hi Feltbyrae,
      Ooh, I hope you get one, I can't imagine my life without mine.
      Do come back soon, I will be starting a section on dehydrating with lots of recipes and tips :)
      Thanks for visiting.
      x

      Delete
  4. This looks wonderful! I read that you will be doing a section on dehydrating. So excited. I got a dehydrator for Christmas. I can't wait to really put it to good use. Thanks for sharing the recipe. I'm dropping by from Our Everyday Harvest's blog hop and am a new follower. Hope you can stop by and say hello. Have a wonderful week!

    http://heresmytakeonit.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Hi Kelly,
      I am excited that you are excited, will start with some posts on the Dehydrator soon, I love mine :)
      Thank you so much for visiting.
      x

      Delete
  5. Wow, this is an awesome post!! The bread looks so delicious! Thank you so much for sharing with us at A Bouquet of Talent this week. I am so thrilled to have you share. Your newest follower, too. Have a wonderful week. :)

    Hugs
    Kathy

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Hi Kathy,
      It tastes good too ;)
      Thanks for the follow, am gladly following you back (Marigoldsloft)
      x

      Delete
  6. Oh wow! This looks yummy and super healthy! I need to buy a sprouter!

    Thank you for sharing and for joining this week's Harvest of Friends Weekend Blog Hop!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Hi Kelly,
      It is our pleasure. You can start sprouting simply using a bottle if you have one that is not getting used right now. I have discussed the various options for sprouters here:
      http://holistichomesteading.blogspot.ch/2013/01/sprouting-choosing-right-sprouter-for.html
      Thanks for visiting.
      x

      Delete

Thank you so much for leaving a comment, we so appreciate hearing from you.
We will reply to all comments posted :)
x
Natalie and Stefan

Infolinks In Text Ads