Barley bread

 
                                BARLEY BREAD
 
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 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Breads
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    4 1/2   ts           Dry yeast
    2       c            Warm water
    2       tb           Honey
    2       c            Barley flour
    2       c            Wholewheat flour
    2       c            Unbleached white flour
    2       tb           Olive oil
    2       ts           Salt
 
   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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