Peasant Walnut Barley Loaf
DESCRIPTION
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
- Simmer barley, covered in water, for 30 minutes; cool to lukewarm (about 130°F). Add olive oil.
- 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.
- 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.