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How to Make Essene Bread for the Bread Machine - A Step-by-Step Guide

Essene bread is a type of ancient bread that has been enjoyed for centuries. It is a simple yet nutritious bread made with sprouted grains, making it a great choice for those looking for a healthy alternative to traditional bread. And the best part? You can make it right in your bread machine, making the process much easier and more convenient for you.

Essene bread is known for its dense, chewy texture and slightly sweet, nutty flavor. It is a great source of protein, fiber, and essen...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup sprouted wheat berries, ground
  • ¾ cup buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons vital wheat gluten
  • 2 ¼ cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast

Information

  • Prep Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs
  • Additional Time: 3 days 6 hrs 50 mins
  • Total Time: 3 days 11 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 15
  • Yield: 1 - 1 1/2 pound loaf

  • Beginning several days before you hope to be eating this bread, rinse 1/2 cup raw wheat berries in cool water; drain. Soak the berries with cool water in a large bowl. Cover the bowl with a plate or cloth, and allow the berries to soak at normal room temperature overnight or for about 12 hours. The berries will soak up a considerable amount of water. Drain the berries in a colander, cover the colander with a plate to prevent the berries from drying out, and set it in a place away from light. Rinse the berries about 3 times a day, and they will soon begin to sprout. In a couple of days the sprouts will reach their optimum length of about l/4 inch. Drain the sprouts and grind them in a blender or food processor.
  • Place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select Whole Wheat cycle and Medium Crust setting; press Start.
  • If your machine has a raisin cycle, you can put the sprouts in at the beep for more intact sprouts. If not, the bread may have a mushy consistency.

    • Nutrition

    104 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 13mg
    • Sodium: 125mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 26mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 133mg

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