Indulge in the symphony of flavors and textures with our delectable Sprouted Wheat Berry Sourdough Loaf. This wholesome bread, crafted with the goodness of sprouted wheat berries, maple beer, and a blend of flours, promises a delightful culinary experience. Embark on a journey of sourdough mastery with our meticulously detailed recipe, guiding you through every step of the process, from activating the sourdough starter to achieving the perfect golden-brown crust.
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SPROUTED WHEAT SOURDOUGH BREAD
Bolted sprouted sourdough bread, baked in an oblong cloche, may be the perfect loaf to bring to a dinner party or just to enjoy at home. It's easy to slice and makes a manageable serving size. The wheat is sprouted, which increases nutrients' availability for absorption, and because the flour is bolted, the crumb is relatively open yet still full of the tastiness of bran and germ.
Provided by Melissa Johnson
Categories Recipes
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix all of the ingredients together until everything is incorporated. Sprouted flour has a lot of enzymatic activity, so a long autolyse is not advised, but mixing the flour and water first and letting it sit for 20-30 minutes is okay.
- After mixing, cover your dough and let it rest for about 15 minutes, then hand-mix it Rubaud style for a minute or two, to boost the gluten development.
- For the next few hours, perform four rounds of coil folding of the dough (see video), roughly every 30 minutes.
- When the dough has close to doubled, and has bubbles on the surface (see gallery), scrape it out of your bowl onto a floured countertop and preshape it into a boule.
- Cover the dough with an upside-down bowl, plastic wrap or damp towel, and let it rest about 30 minutes.
- The second video in this recipe blog depicts the shaping technique described below. Sprinkle the top of the rested dough with flour and flip it over. Gently stretch it outward in all directions, then fold the top of the dough about 1/3 down. Now fold the sides inward one at a time. Cinch/fold the tube that is forming down again. Fold the sides inward again. Finally roll the tube onto any remaining dough and adjust to have the seam in complete contact with your countertop.
- Using your bench knife, pull the dough tube toward you while gently tugging the sides outward. Your final tube should be about 12 inches long.
- Place the dough in your floured proofing basket seam-side up, cover it, and let it proof at room temperature 30-90 minutes or in the refrigerator for 10-12 hours.
- Begin preheating the oven and oblong clay baker to 500F 30 minutes before baking.
- Flip the dough into the hot baker and score the top. I wanted to do an intricate score, so I flipped the dough onto parchment paper, brushed off the excess flour, scored the dough, and lifted the paper/dough into the base of the baker.
- Cover the baker and bake at:
- 500F for 20 minutes, cover on
- 450F for 7 minutes, cover on
- 450F for 7+ minutes, cover off
- Final internal temperature of the bread should be around 205F.
SPROUTED WHEAT BERRY BREAD
In order to make this ahead, sprout your wheat berries three or four days in advance. Adapted from Fresh-A Greenmarket Cookbook by Carole Schneider.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 2h40m
Yield 2 loaaves
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Sprinkle the yeast over 1 cup lukewarm water in a large mixing bowl and let sit for 5 minutes. Stir to dissolve yeast. Add the remaining water, salt, honey and oil. Mix well.
- Stir in white flour and beat dough by hand or with a dough hook in an electric mixer until smooth. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
- Stir in the wheat berry sprouts and just enough whole wheat flour to make a soft, sticky dough. Turn the dough out onto a floured board and knead, with more flour if necessary, until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
- Place in a greased bowl, turning to grease to of dough; cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 60 minutes.
- Grease 2 9x5-inch loaf pans. Turn dough onto lightly floured board and knead briefly.
- Divide in 2, shape into loaves and place in pans. Cover and let rise again in a warm place until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F
- Bake loaves 25 minutes. Lower oven heat to 300*F. and bake 35 more minutes, or until bottom of loaf sounds hollow when turned out and tapped. Cool on wire rack. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1977.2, Fat 28.9, SaturatedFat 4, Sodium 3512.4, Carbohydrate 387.8, Fiber 32.8, Sugar 47.9, Protein 56.1
HOW TO SPROUT WHEAT BERRIES
Wheat berries, also called soft wheat, are found in the health food stores and in some grocery stores. This is a good basic recipe for srpouting. When sprouted, they have a wonderful sweet taste. The sprouts should get 1/3"- 3/4" long. These are great in salads, bread, as a snack, and in stir fry. Enjoy! When I cant' find cheesecloth, I cut up a washcloth into 4 squares. One square works great! Cook time is sprouting time. Adapted from the cookbook Fresh!
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time P2DT5m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Plaace 1/4 cup wheat berries in a quart canning jar(or similar regular jar) and fill with lukewarm water.
- Place a double thickness of cheesecloth over the mouth and secure with jar ring or rubber band.
- Drain water through the cheesecloth, fill again, and let soak for 2 hours.
- Drain, rinse again and drain.
- Place jar on it's side in a dark place.
- Rinse and drain twice a day for 2-4 days, or until 2 cups of sprouts are formed. Place the sprouts in a colander, rinse with cold water, drain and store in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- Use a variety of flours: This recipe uses a combination of sprouted wheat berry flour, whole wheat flour, and bread flour. Using a variety of flours creates a more complex flavor and texture in the bread.
- Soak the wheat berries: Soaking the wheat berries before milling them helps to activate the enzymes and make them more digestible. It also helps to create a more sour flavor in the bread.
- Use a good quality sourdough starter: The sourdough starter is responsible for the sour flavor and rise of the bread. Make sure to use a starter that is active and healthy.
- Be patient: Sourdough bread takes time to make. The dough needs to rise for several hours, and the bread needs to bake for at least an hour. Be patient and you will be rewarded with a delicious loaf of bread.
Conclusion:
This sprouted wheat berry sourdough loaf with maple beer is a delicious and healthy bread that is perfect for any occasion. The bread is made with a variety of flours, including sprouted wheat berry flour, whole wheat flour, and bread flour. It is also made with a good quality sourdough starter and maple beer. The bread has a sour flavor and a slightly sweet taste. It is also very nutritious, as it is packed with fiber, protein, and vitamins. If you are looking for a delicious and healthy bread to make at home, this recipe is a great option.
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