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                              BARLEY BREAD

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Breads

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  4 1/2   ts           Dry yeast
  2       c            Warm water
  2       tb           Honey
  2       c            Barley flour
  2       c            Wholewheat flour
  2       c            Unbleached white flour
  2       tb           Olive oil
  2       ts           Salt

 Dissolve yeast in warm water & place in large mixing bowl.  Stir in
 honey & leave till yeast becomes foamy.  Combine the three flours &
 add half to the yeast.  Beat with a wooden spoon for 10 minutes.  The
 consistency should be of thick mud.  Cover & set aside to rise for 1
 hour, till the dough has doubled.
 Punch dough down & carefully fold in olive oil, salt & 1/2 c remaining
 flour.  Gradually fold in more flour till dough starts to come away
 from the sides of the bowl.  Place dough on a lightly floured surface
 & knead well for 10 minutes.  Add more flour as necessary.  Place
 dough in a lightly oiled mixing bowl.  Cover & leave to double.
 Ounch dough down again & shape into 2 domed round loaves.  Cut a
 cross in the centre.  Place on an oiled baking sheet, cover & let
 rise till doubled, 45 to 60 minutes.
 Bake at 350F for 50 minutes.



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