Israeli Brown Bread

Submitted by Love2Bake

"I was actually attempting to invent a recipe for Longhorn Steak House Bread, but instead discovered a bread that reminds me of a wonderful bread I had when visiting Israel. It tasted incredible with chocolate spread (like nutella). I would highly recommend a try:)"

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 25mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 1 round loaf

ingredients

• 1 (1/4 ounce) package yeast
• 1 1⁄2 cups warm water (110 F)
• 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 -4 cups unbleached white flour
• 1⁄3 cup whole wheat flour
• 1⁄4 cup rye flour

directions

1. Mix yeast, water, sugar, salt, and oil in large bowl.
2. Let rest about 5-10 minutes until bubbly.
3. Add the flour to the bowl and mix.
4. Knead dough 4-8 minutes until smooth and satiny (adding flour as necessary to prevent sticking).
5. Let rise covered in oiled bowl for 1 hour until doubled.
6. Punch dough down, shape into a ball and place in a greased 8" cake pan.
7. Let rise covered 30-40 more minutes until almost doubled.
8. Place in preheated 375°F oven for 35-45 minutes until top is brown.
9. Let cool 20 minutes before slicing.
10. Enjoy!

Reviews

[dancerimma]

I was very curious to try this, having lived in Israel years ago and missing the food terribly. This really is comparable to Israeli bread! I make it with spelt instead of whole wheat, and bake it in a loaf pan to use for sandwiches. Really light, good infusion from the grains, and is fabulous with nutella - as you said! Thanks for giving me a piece of home!