Peasant Walnut Barley Loaf

Peasant Walnut Barley Loaf
Total Time
0 Mins
Serves
24
Course
Side

Total Time

Prep Time
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Cook Time
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Nutrition

Calories
117 cal
Total Fat
4.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2.5 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
Sodium
196 mg
Carbohydrates
17 g
Dietary Fiber
2 g
Protein
3 g

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup pearl barley
  • 2 cups water, hot
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups flour, unbleached
  • 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour
  • 2 packages yeast, quick rising
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rosemary, fresh or 1 teaspoon dry
  • 1 cup California walnuts, chopped

Preparation

  1. Simmer barley, covered in water, for 30 minutes; cool to lukewarm (about 130°F). Add olive oil.
  2. Combine flours, yeast, salt, sugar and rosemary in food processor with metal blade. Add barley mixture and process until mixture forms a ball. (Add small amount of liquid or flour to ensure soft dough, if needed). Remove and knead in walnuts.
  3. Form into round loaf; place on greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled (30-45 minutes). Bake at 375°F, 35 to 45 minutes, until hollow sounding when thumped. Slice thinly.