Crunchy Millet Bread Recipe
Yield: 2 LoavesRecipe by luhu.jp
Ingredients:
1 cup: Raw millet seeds,
1 each: Package dry yeast,
2 cup: Warm water,
1/4 cup: Safflower oil,
2 tbsp: Molasses,
4 cup: Whole-wheat flour,
1 cup: Unbleached white flour,
1 1/2 tsp: Salt,
1/4 tsp: Ginger powder,
1/4 tsp: Turmeric,
2 tbsp: Sunflower seeds, toasted
1/2 cup: Raisins -=OR=- apricots,, optional
Directions:
Toast millet in hot dry skillet, stirring frequently, for 5 to 7
minutes. Combine yeast with 1/2 c warm water & let stand till it
froths. Stir in remaining water, oil & molasses.
In a large mixing bowl, combine flours, salt & spices. Make a well in
the centre & pour in the wet mixture. Work into a dough & then add
sunflower seeds & raisins or apricots if using. Knead dough for 10
minutes, adding more flour as needed. Cover & let rise until doubled
in bulk.
Punch down, divide dough into two parts & shape into loaves. Place in
loaf pans & let rise till doubled in bulk. Score the tops, brush with
warm water & bake at 400F for 10 minutes. Reduce oven to 325F & bake
for another 35 minutes. Cool on racks.
Nava Atlas, "Vegetarian Celebrations"
Source from luhu.jp
minutes. Combine yeast with 1/2 c warm water & let stand till it
froths. Stir in remaining water, oil & molasses.
In a large mixing bowl, combine flours, salt & spices. Make a well in
the centre & pour in the wet mixture. Work into a dough & then add
sunflower seeds & raisins or apricots if using. Knead dough for 10
minutes, adding more flour as needed. Cover & let rise until doubled
in bulk.
Punch down, divide dough into two parts & shape into loaves. Place in
loaf pans & let rise till doubled in bulk. Score the tops, brush with
warm water & bake at 400F for 10 minutes. Reduce oven to 325F & bake
for another 35 minutes. Cool on racks.
Nava Atlas, "Vegetarian Celebrations"
Source from luhu.jp