4 c Rice gruel (cooked together
Left over rice, or other
Grain, soup vegetables,
Salad)
6 c Whole wheat flour (Amount
Will vary according to how
Moist the gruel is)
1 t Salt or soy sauce
1/4 c Oil (optional)
Preparation
Add salt and oil to gruel. Add flour to gruel, first by stirring,
then
with hands, until a dough of kneadable consistency is formed.
Mixture
should be an "earlobe" texture, firm yet pliable. Leave slightly
moist, as more flour is added while dough is kneaded on floured
board
until smooth (about 300 times). Make into loaf, Place in a oiled
bread pan. Brush top with water. Make a 1/2" deep cut down the
center
of the loaf. Cover with damp towel and set in warm place overnight.
Bake at 350 375F for 75 to 90 minutes, until sides and bottom are
dark brown.
Source: The Tassajara Bread Book, Copyright Tradubec Inc.
