Easy Einkorn Bread Made with Freshly Milled Flour | Beginner-Friendly Ancient Grain Bread Recipe

einkorn flour

🥗Healthier: spelt flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Spelt flour is a nutritious alternative, while all-purpose flour is more economical.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Maple syrup adds flavor, while sugar is a cost-effective sweetener.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option, and margarine is often less expensive.

Mill 600 g of organic einkorn berries into fine flour using a grain mill.

Pour 1 and 1/2 cups of lukewarm water (100-110°F) into the mixing bowl of a stand mixer.

Add 1/4 cup of melted butter (or any oil) to the water in the mixing bowl.

Add 1/3 cup of wildflower honey (or alternative sweeteners) to the bowl.

Add 1 teaspoon of vinegar to the mixture.

Add 1 teaspoon of sunflower lecithin (or 1 egg yolk) to the bowl.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the mixture.

Add the freshly milled einkorn flour to the bowl.

Mix on low speed for 15-30 seconds to incorporate the ingredients.

Let the mixture rest for 15 minutes to utilize the dough.

After 15 minutes, add 2 teaspoons of saff instant yeast to the dough.

Mix on low speed for about 2 minutes to combine the yeast into the dough.

Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes, without expecting it to puff up or double in size.

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