Peasant Walnut Barley Loaf
- Yield: 8 servings
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 65 mins
Ingredients
- 1/2cup pearl barley
- 2cups hot water
- 2tablespoons olive oil
- 1-1/2cup unbleached flour
- 1-1/2cup whole wheat flour
- 2packages quick rising yeast
- 2teaspoons salt
- 2tablespoons brown sugar
- 1tablespoon fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dry
- 1cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
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Simmer barley, covered in water, 30 minutes; cool to lukewarm (about 130F). Add olive oil.
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Combine flours, yeast, salt, sugar and rosemary in food processor with metal blade. Add barley mixture and process until mixture forms a ball. (Add small amount of liquid or flour to ensure soft dough, if needed).
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Remove and knead in walnuts. Form into round loaf; place on greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled (30-45 minutes).
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Bake at 375F, 35 to 45 minutes, until tests done. Slice thinly. Makes 1 loaf.
Nutritional Info *per serving
- Calories 350
- Glycemic Load 0
- Fat 14g
- Saturated Fat 1.5g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 8g
- Monounsaturated Fat 4g
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Sodium 590mg
- Potassium 230mg
- Carbohydrate 49g
- Fiber 6g
- Sugars 3g
- Protein 10g
- Trans Fat 0g
- Vitamin A 0%
- Vitamin C 0%
- Calcium 4%
- Iron 15%
