Kamut Wheat and Spelt Whole Grain Bread
It is quite surprising that I dont have that recipe in my blog so far. I have been baking breads for almost 7 to 8 yrs now! Yes, this experimentation has continued this far. I started baking when I realized that bread bought from outside is not a healthy choice especially when we I serve it to my kids for breakfast. Me and my kids love baked goodies, I cannot stop them or myself eating breads! The only choice left was to learn making it! It would not have been possible without the e-help of Champa! She has got a beautiful blog- versatile vegeterian kitchen. She had explained the whole science behind baking in her blog. She is also amazing with her responses! Thank you Champa.
It is definetely a little commitment when it comes to making yeast breads! You have to be around for at least 3 hrs to get the finished product! You will not be working for all these hours on your bread. First step is kneading then it rests to raise(90 mins), Next, you have to shape the bread and let it proof (30-45 mins), then baking - about 35 mins. This process can be made simpler with bread machine. I spend 10 mins on the prep and starting the cycle, then remove the blade in about an hour so that you dont have a small slit in 3 slices. Thatz it! Voila, Fresh aroma of the bread in the kitchen makes it feel divine.
What you need?
Whole Grain Kamut Wheat flour - 2 cups - 2 Tbsp
Whole Grain Spelt Flour - 1 cup
Vital wheat gluten - 2 Tbsp
Salt - 1.5 tsp
Seeds - 1/4 - 1/3 cup (Sesame, amaranth, sunflower seeds)
Water/Whey - 3/4 cup
Warm water to activate yeast - 1/4 cup
Sugar/Jaggery powder - 1tsp
Oil-3 tbsp
Yeast - 2.5 tsp
grated carrot - 3/4 cup (optional)
How to make?
Tip: Basic baking lessons - spoon your floor using another cup instead of directly measuring. Use 1/2 cup to fill the 1 cup measure 2 times to avoid packing the flour. Slice the top of the cup using a knife.
1. Activate the yeast:
Use luckewarm water (Hot water will kill yeast and cold one will not act on it). You should feel the heat when you put your finger on the water. Add 1 tsp of Sugar and 2.5 tsp of Yeast to the water and give a good stir. Leave it aside for 5 mins.
2. Measure your Flour:
Measure all the flour along with salt and seeds if using in a bowl and mix well gently.
3. Check Yeast
This step is critical for your bread success, check if your yeast is having froth and raised clearly. If it looks like how you left it just dump it and restart, your water could have been cold or yeast would have been stale. Sugar is important in this step, it just needs little but you need it. You can use jaggery/molasses to replace sugar for healthy choices
Now add rest of the water (3/4cup), 3 Tbsp of oil and stir well. Water quantity may vary depending upon the flour you use. Always adjust by adding 1 Tbsp at a time. Your dough should NOT be sticky, check for consistency after few minutes of kneading, it should be soft and leave the indentation mark for few secs when you press your dough gently with your finger.
If using Bread machine,
Add the liquid first, then the dry measure and choose WHOLE GRAIN settings cycle. Check after 3-4 mins and use a rubber/wooden spatula to scrape off any flour around the corners. Add grated carrot now if using. Next, see if the water is sufficient, if not add a Tbsp at a time and check. You will get a hang of it after trying for few times. Dont expect the bread to come out great in the first try though you might get surprised at times!
Usually bread machine does'nt give instructions to remove blade but I do it when it proofs after about an hour. You need to check your machine to identify the time.
Let me know if anyone wants to make it without bread machine.
It is definetely a little commitment when it comes to making yeast breads! You have to be around for at least 3 hrs to get the finished product! You will not be working for all these hours on your bread. First step is kneading then it rests to raise(90 mins), Next, you have to shape the bread and let it proof (30-45 mins), then baking - about 35 mins. This process can be made simpler with bread machine. I spend 10 mins on the prep and starting the cycle, then remove the blade in about an hour so that you dont have a small slit in 3 slices. Thatz it! Voila, Fresh aroma of the bread in the kitchen makes it feel divine.
What you need?Whole Grain Kamut Wheat flour - 2 cups - 2 Tbsp
Whole Grain Spelt Flour - 1 cup
Vital wheat gluten - 2 Tbsp
Salt - 1.5 tsp
Seeds - 1/4 - 1/3 cup (Sesame, amaranth, sunflower seeds)
Water/Whey - 3/4 cup
Warm water to activate yeast - 1/4 cup
Sugar/Jaggery powder - 1tsp
Oil-3 tbsp
Yeast - 2.5 tsp
grated carrot - 3/4 cup (optional)
How to make?
Tip: Basic baking lessons - spoon your floor using another cup instead of directly measuring. Use 1/2 cup to fill the 1 cup measure 2 times to avoid packing the flour. Slice the top of the cup using a knife.
1. Activate the yeast:
Use luckewarm water (Hot water will kill yeast and cold one will not act on it). You should feel the heat when you put your finger on the water. Add 1 tsp of Sugar and 2.5 tsp of Yeast to the water and give a good stir. Leave it aside for 5 mins.
2. Measure your Flour:
Measure all the flour along with salt and seeds if using in a bowl and mix well gently.
3. Check Yeast
This step is critical for your bread success, check if your yeast is having froth and raised clearly. If it looks like how you left it just dump it and restart, your water could have been cold or yeast would have been stale. Sugar is important in this step, it just needs little but you need it. You can use jaggery/molasses to replace sugar for healthy choices
Now add rest of the water (3/4cup), 3 Tbsp of oil and stir well. Water quantity may vary depending upon the flour you use. Always adjust by adding 1 Tbsp at a time. Your dough should NOT be sticky, check for consistency after few minutes of kneading, it should be soft and leave the indentation mark for few secs when you press your dough gently with your finger.
If using Bread machine,
Add the liquid first, then the dry measure and choose WHOLE GRAIN settings cycle. Check after 3-4 mins and use a rubber/wooden spatula to scrape off any flour around the corners. Add grated carrot now if using. Next, see if the water is sufficient, if not add a Tbsp at a time and check. You will get a hang of it after trying for few times. Dont expect the bread to come out great in the first try though you might get surprised at times!
Usually bread machine does'nt give instructions to remove blade but I do it when it proofs after about an hour. You need to check your machine to identify the time.
Let me know if anyone wants to make it without bread machine.
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