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Best Barley Bread

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Recipe courtesy of GoBarley

Are you looking for the ultimate bread-baking experience? Look no further than this Best Barley Bread! With a delicious, wholesome flavour this hearty loaf will satisfy your craving. Try it out today to experience the nutty flavour of barley at its best.

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Best Barley Bread

Are you looking for the ultimate bread-baking experience? Look no further than this Best Barley Bread!
3 from 2 votes
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Course: Breads & Muffins
Preparation: Bake, Baked
Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Rising time: 1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 2 hours hours 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 3 to 4 loaves
Author: GoBarley

Ingredients

  • 3 3/4 cups warm water
  • 3 Tbsp honey or granulated sugar
  • 2 Tbsp or 3 (8 g) pkg regular yeast
  • 2 1/4 cups whole barley flour
  • 1 Tbsp salt
  • 6 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
  • 3 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 Tbsp canola oil
Imperial – Metric

Instructions

  • Measure water and check temperature so that it is between 100 and 110°F (37 and 45°C). Pour water into a large mixing bowl and combine with honey and yeast. Let rest for about 10 minutes to proof the yeast. Stir the barley flour, salt and 2 cups (500 mL) of the all-purpose flour into the yeast mixture. Add the lemon juice and oil, then slowly add the remaining flour. When the mixture becomes quite difficult to handle, turn the mixture out of the bowl onto a lightly floured surface and knead* vigorously for 10 minutes or knead 5 minutes by machine, adding more all-purpose flour if necessary.
  • Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for 20 minutes, then knead by hand again for 2 to 3 minutes. Form into 3 or 4 loaves and put in greased 9 x 5 inch (2 L) loaf pans.** Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until double in bulk, about 1 hour.
  • Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown and bread sounds hollow when tapped. Immediately turn out on racks to cool.

Notes

* To knead dough, turn the dough onto a floured surface, pull the dough from far side towards you and push it into the centre with the heel of your hand. Repeat this action, adding flour when the dough or the surface gets sticky.
 
**If you want a shiny top on your bread, beat together one egg with 2 tbsp (25 mL) water and brush on top of dough just before placing the loaves in the oven.
Nutrition Facts
Best Barley Bread
Serving Size
 
1 slice
Amount per Serving
Calories
126
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
2.5
g
4
%
Saturated Fat
 
0
g
0
%
Cholesterol
 
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
198
mg
9
%
Potassium
 
33
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
25
g
8
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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