Medeltida Brod (Middle Ages Bread)

Submitted by Chocolatl

"Adapted from Breads of the World. Posted for ZWT6."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 2 loaves

ingredients

• 2 1⁄4 teaspoons yeast
• 1⁄2 cup lukewarm water
• 2 cups sourdough starter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄3 cup honey
• 1⁄4 cup melted butter
• 2 cups barley flour
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 cup all-purpose flour

directions

1. Dissolve yeast in water.
2. Add sourdough starter, salt, honey and butter.
3. Stir until well-blended.
4. Add flours and blend.
5. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead for a couple of minutes.
6. Place dough in a large buttered bowl, turning to coat all sides.
7. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in bulk.
8. Punch down and knead for a couple of minutes.
9. Divide dough into 2 equal pieces.
10. Shape each piece into a ball.
11. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
12. Preheat oven to 375°.
13. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until loaves are browned and sound hollow when tapped with a finger.
14. Cool wrapped in a towel.