Ancient Bread: Simple 350 Year Old Recipe

einkorn flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while all-purpose is more accessible.

yeast

🥗Healthier: sourdough starter

💰Cheaper: baking powder

Sourdough adds flavor and probiotics, while baking powder is easier to use.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

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

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

Combine 2 1/2 lbs of flour in a large mixing bowl.

Sprinkle a handful of salt into the flour.

In a separate bowl, mix milk and water until lukewarm, about 95 to 100°F.

Add yeast to the warm milk and water mixture.

Whip 3 whole eggs in a bowl.

Melt 2 oz of butter over heat.

Create a depression in the flour and pour in the wet ingredients including the eggs and melted butter.

Slowly add the liquid until a very soft dough forms, almost a batter consistency.

Pull the dough together and tuck flour around the edges.

Cooking Techniques

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