Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (120g) whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup (60g) spelt flour
  • 1/2 cup (60g) barley flour
  • 1/4 cup (30g) millet flour
  • 1/4 cup (30g) lentil flour
  • 1/4 cup (30g) chickpea flour
  • 1 tsp (5g) sea salt
  • 2 1/4 tsp (7g) active dry yeast
  • 1 1/2 cups (355ml) warm water
  • 2 tbsp (28g) honey
  • 2 tbsp (28g) olive oil

Instructions:

  1. Whisk together the whole wheat, spelt, barley, millet, lentil, and chickpea flours in a large bowl, then stir in the sea salt until evenly distributed.
  2. Combine warm water and honey in a separate small bowl. Sprinkle the active dry yeast on top and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy, then stir in the olive oil.
  3. Pour the liquid mixture into the dry grain blend and stir with a sturdy spoon until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for 5-7 minutes until the dough is tacky but no longer sticks to your fingers.
  5. Place the dough in a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour or until it has increased in size by about 50%.
  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the crust is deep mahogany brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.