Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Bread using Bajra, Jowar, Ragi, Makka, Barley and Maida (Pearl Millet, Sorghum, Finger Millet, Corn, Barley and Wheat Flour)




Yes, I'm back to my blog (and to trying new things with food) - and it feels good. :))

I had been thinking of experimenting with grains in my baking .. Finally, here it is!

So this is 6 grains.. The barley was a chance find at my local departmental store. I have looked for it earlier but never found it. Barley has many health benefits.

Surprisingly the corn meal did not make the bread brittle or grainy. I guess the wheat flour got worked properly with the kneading and the gluten in it was enough to hold all the disparate flours together..

What you see in the picture was my breakfast this morning. Multi-grain bread and Papaya. I had the bread without cheese or butter. It didn't need anything.

Ask for the recipe if you fancy a try. It was kinda stickier than normal dough, but that's also how I wanted it. I've decided to go wetter with the dough for my breads and work it till the gluten starts to string.