How to make Barley bread?

I started experimenting with baking using mixture of wheat and barley. The loaf was very tasty when made this way.

Barley is one of the grains that has gluten. So is there a recipe for bread with only barley?
In my experiment, I added 2/3^rd wheat and 1/3^rd barley flour. What is the maximum amount I can substitute, if pure barley bread can't be made?

I want the bread to raise nicely and have normal texture.

Best Answer

Experiment more. I'm not a slavish recipe-follower, and while I have the occasional brick when I screw up badly, I have yet to make actually inedible bread in several decades of playing fast and loose with bread recipes. Loaves that were not what I wanted, which I avoided repeating, yes. So bad it went in the garbage rather than be eaten, no.

I would suggest staying a bit on the wet side to give the lower gluten the best odds.

Perhaps try 1/3 wheat, 2/3 barley and see how you like it. If that doesn't work for you, then 100% barley probably won't either. If it does, 100% might. Only costs a couple of loaves to make the experiments. If the 1/3 wheat does not work to your satisfaction, try half wheat next. Do report back.

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How do you make barley bread?

how to make our quick barley bread

Prepare your pan \u2013 Spray a standard sized bread loaf pan with nonstick spray.

Mix the ingredients- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the barley flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. ...

Bake the barley bread \u2013 Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 35-40 minutes.

Is barley bread healthy?

Barley bread is also low in carbohydrates and provides vitamins and minerals, fiber, selenium and many other nutrients that are not found in breads made with refined bread flour \u2014 and nutritionists say the dietary benefits of barley are significant and more beneficial than other grains.

Does barley bread taste good?

Barley flour is exceptionally high in fiber and low in starch, making it one of the lowest glycemic index (GI) grains you can use. With three times the soluble fiber of oats, it's a delicious, nutty-tasting way to add nutrition to baked goods. Flavor: Subtly sweet and nutty.

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