How Do You Make Bread Using Barley Flour?
Barley flour is higher in fiber than whole wheat flour. It also has fewer calories than whole wheat. You can use it to replace about ΒΌ of the flour in bread recipes. Barley flour contains a small amount of gluten, so substituting it for some of the high-gluten wheat flour doesn’t affect the quality of the finished bread. This recipe is made using a stand mixer. Heat the water to 105 degrees. Use the candy thermometer to check the water temperature. If the water is too hot–above about 115 degrees–it will kill the yeast. Put the water into a 2 cup glass measuring cup. Add the yeast and mix well to dissolve. Add 1 tbsp. of the brown sugar. Set aside for about 10 minutes to give the yeast a chance to activate. Meanwhile, measure the barley flour and 3 cups of the whole wheat flour into the mixer bowl. Add the remaining tablespoon of brown sugar and the sea salt. When the yeast has foam on the top, it is ready. Add the 1 tbsp. of olive oil. Turn the mixer on the lowest speed for about 10
