How do I make sprouted bread myself?
There are a few companies out there that offer sprouted bread (e.g. Food for Life).
I am interesting in making bread myself. I have purchased some sprouting containers. Once sprouted the grain obviously is soft and holds a lot of moisture.
Do I have to dry the sprouts and mill them after the drying process or are the grains usually mashed?
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You can do either, but personally I have experience with drying and milling. To dry the sprouts, make sure that you keep them at a low temperature. You could do this using a dehydrator or in the oven at the lowest possible temperature. The claim from sprouted grain companies and proponents is that this keeps beneficial enzymes alive. After this you can mill your grain. I made the mistake of attempting to mill before fully drying one time - this may clog your machine. Make sure your sprouts are fully dry before grinding.
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Is sprouted bread the healthiest bread?
Studies also show that sprouting wheat may lead to significant increases in protein, soluble fiber, folate, and vitamin C ( 6 , 8 ). Because it contains sprouted seeds, Ezekiel bread should be more nutritious than most other types of bread.How do I sprout grains for Ezekiel bread?
Place your grains in a bowl and fill the bowl with cool water until the grains are completely covered with water. Then cover the bowl with a paper towel and place in a warm spot overnight. A sprouter like this one makes sprouting grains easier. The next morning, drain the grains in a colander.Which is better sprouted or sourdough bread?
Both breads are healthier for you and easier to digest, especially if you are gluten sensitive and need to eat gluten-free bread. Although sprouted grain bread has some gluten, the process of soaking and sprouting the wheat increases the nutrient value and reduces the gluten content 2 and other negative side effects.How sprouted bread is made?
The sprouted grain process involves soaking the grains in water until they begin to grow a sprout. The growing environment is highly controlled, including the water temp, air temp, and the time grains are allowed to sprout. Once the grains sprout, they are drained and mixed together to be ground up and used.More answers regarding how do I make sprouted bread myself?
Answer 2
Susan over on the Wild Yeast blog had a recent posting on sprouting the wheat and then baking the bread. Take a look:
http://www.wildyeastblog.com/2010/07/16/bbb-sprouted-grain-bread/
Also you can find a lot of really good information about sprouted wheat bread on the Fresh Loaf:
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