EINKORN LOAF
Einkorn makes a rich tasting, chewy loaf of bread. More nutritious than most grains and flour available, einkorn will change the way you make and eat bread. Einkorn is all about getting back to the basics.
Einkorn is the oldest variety of ancient wheat available. It is more digestible than most other grains and varieties of wheat. Many who are gluten intolerant or who have allergies to gluten can eat einkorn without issues.
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You will love einkorn for it's flavor, it's nutrition and its versatility as you use this ancient grain for breads, quick-breads, pancakes and other fun healthy foods.
Great bread doesn't have to taste bland! Ingredients matter when making good bread and using Einkorn helps bring this bread strait to the table.
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This recipe makes 1 loaf of this wonderful bread.
Ingredients
4 1/2 c Einkorn flour
2 Tbsp ground flax (optional)
1 packet instant yeast (or 2 Tsp)
1 1/4 c warm water
3 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp coconut oil (or 1 Tbsp butter)
1 1/2 tsp salt
Directions
This recipe uses a sponge for the first part of the mixing/rising process.
Sponge (1st rise)
Mix together the water, the yeast, 1/2 of the Einkorn flour (2 cups), the ground flax (optional) and the honey. Mix these ingredients 1-2 minutes into a batter and let sit 30-45 minutes. This sponge helps create a better gluten structure.
After 30 minutes, add:
2 - 2 1/2 c Einkorn flour
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 Tbsp coconut oil (or 1 Tbsp butter)
The coconut oil and butter can be used exclusively or together. Use just coconut oil, just butter, or both as noted above.
Knead for 4-5 minutes with mixer on speed II, or 4-5 minutes if kneading by hand. Dough should be soft and will still feel sticky until the dough comes together and starts to develop the gluten well. Add a bit more flour if too soft, or a bit more water if the dough is too stiff.
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*Einkorn gluten is very different from other types of flour. The proteins in the flour, which make up the gluten create a sticky dough, more so than other types of whole wheat flour.
2nd Rise
Let kneaded dough rise in a greased bowl, covered, for 30-60 minutes, or until dough has doubled. Einkorn rises slower than red/white wheat so be patient. It also doesn't rise quite as much!
3rd Rise
Form loaf and put into pan or make round loaf and place on baking sheet with parchment paper. Slash the dough if you'd like. Let rise until dough is about 1/2 inch above the pan, about 30-60 more minutes.
Bake for 30-35 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.