Ingredients (scaled)
1 servings
Directions
In a small saucepan, bring the whole wheat berries and 3/4 cup of water to a boil; reduce the heat to moderately low and simmer until softened, about 15 minutes. Stir in the millet and remove from the heat. Let sit for 5 minutes, then drain well in a sieve. In a bowl, cover the raisins with the boiling water and set aside to plump for 15 minutes. Drain well and pat dry thoroughly. In a large bowl, whisk the yeast into the lukewarm water until dissolved, then let sit for 3 minutes. Using your fingers or a wooden spoon, stir the whole wheat flour and the 1-1/2 cups unbleached flour into the yeast mixture until a sticky mass forms. Continue to fold the dough over itself and knead for about 5 minutes, scraping the bowl as necessary. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes. Press the wheat berries, millet, sesame seeds, flax seeds and salt into the dough. Turn out the dough on a lightly floured surface and knead until the seeds are well distributed, about 3 minutes, gradually kneading in enough of the remaining 1/3 cup unbleached flour to make a slightly sticky dough. Press in the plumped raisins, then knead in briefly until loosely incorporated (some raisins will pop out). Shape into a loose ball and transfer to a large, lightly oiled bowl. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Remove the dough from the refrigerator and place in a draft-free spot for 1-1/2 hours. Generously sprinkle cornmeal over 2 small baking sheets without sides. On a lightly floured surface, halve the dough. Shape one piece of dough into a tight ball and place seam side down on one of the baking sheets. Flatten into a disk about 1-1/2 inches thick; using a dough cutter or a large sharp knife, cut into 8 equal wedges, but dont separate the wedges. Press to flatten. Repeat with the other piece of dough. Cover the baking sheets loosely with plastic wrap and set aside in a draft-free spot until the dough is doubled in bulk, about 2 hours. Preheat the oven to 425°, then preheat a baking stone or baking tiles on the middle rack of the oven for 30 minutes. Slide each loaf off the baking sheet to the baking stone with a quick jerk. Using a plant sprayer filled with water, spray the oven 4 to 5 times, then quickly shut the door. Spray the oven again a few minutes later. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the loaves are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped on the bottom. With a bakers peel, transfer the loaves to a rack to cool. Break apart the wedges to serve. Makes 2 Round Loaves bread 04
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Calories
g
Protein
g
Carbs
g
Fat
g
Fiber
g
Sugar
mg
Sodium
mg
Cholesterol