Barley Bread Recipe

1. 1

   Dissolve yeast in hot water & place in large mixing bowl.

2. 2

   Stir in honey & leave until yeast becomes foamy.

3. 3

   Combine the three flours & add in half to the yeast.

4. 4

   Beat with a wooden spoon for 10 min.

5. 5

   The consistency should be of thick mud.

6. 6

   Cover & set aside to rise for 1 hour, until the dough has doubled.

7. 7

   Punch dough down & carefully mix in extra virgin olive oil, salt & 1/2 c remaining flour.

8. 8

   Gradually mix in more flour until dough starts to come away from the sides of the bowl.

9. 9

   Place dough on a lightly floured surface & knead well for 10 min.

10. 10

    Add in more flour as necessary.

11. 11

    Place dough in a lightly oiled mixing bowl.

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    Cover & leave to double.

13. 13

    Ounch dough down again & shape into 2 domed round loaves.

14. 14

    Cut a cross in the centre.

15. 15

    Place on an oiled baking sheet, cover & let rise until doubled, 45 to 60 min.

16. 16

    Bake at 350F for 50 min.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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