Whether you're a pro or novice baker, whipping up a perfect loaf of whole barley sandwich bread can be a daunting task. With so many recipes and techniques out there, it can be hard to know where to start. That's why we've compiled the ultimate guide to creating a blue ribbon-winning whole barley sandwich bread, complete with a step-by-step video tutorial.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
BARLEY BREAD
Steps:
- Preheat a gas grill on low heat for at least 10 minutes.
- Lightly rub the sides and bottom of a 4 to 5-quart Dutch oven with canola oil and set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt and baking powder. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, 1/4 cup oil, eggs and milk. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared Dutch oven; do not cover with a lid. Place the Dutch oven on the grill and close the lid of the grill. Cook with the lid shut for 35 to 40 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 190 degrees F. Allow to cool in Dutch oven for at least 5 minutes before turning out onto a cooling rack.
- *Cook's note: For baking in a traditional oven, bake in a 350 degrees F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until the bread reaches an internal temperature of 190 degrees F.
CONTEST-WINNING BLUEBERRY QUICK BREAD
This sweet bread recipe has won a blue ribbon at our state fair, perhaps because the crushed pineapple and coconut give it a mild but delicious twist. It makes two loaves, so you can freeze one for a future treat. -Lois Everest, Goshen, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h15m
Yield 2 loaves (12 slices each).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar blend until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, egg whites and lemon juice. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Fold in the blueberries, pineapple, pecans and coconut. , Transfer to two 8x4-in. loaf pans coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 186mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
BLUE RIBBON WINNING WHOLE BARLEY SANDWICH BREAD (WITH VIDEO!)
I worked on this recipe for years- I wanted a good tasting sandwich bread with the nutrition of barley, one that would be very moist and keep well. I must have done it because so many people have told me that this is the best bread that they have ever eaten! And to top that, I won a blue ribbin and best of division award at the fair this year (2010). I admit that it is a little more work with the extra step of cooking the barley, but if you do as I do and do it in 3 steps when you have time- it fits into anyones schedule! Another bonus is that the dough makes killer hamburger buns as well as dinner rolls. My husband loves it when I make individual sized loafs so he can have a whole loaf to himself!!!! (For a video series on how to make this bread, go to you tube, Baking Whole Barley Bread video: http://www.youtube.com/user/Sweetgraces#p/u/0/YLmJFXIA1pQ Thanks!)
Provided by That Napa Chicken R
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 1h40m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine the whole barley and the water in a medium saucepan. Simmer on medium heat for about 50 minutes until the barley is very soft- like mushy oatmeal. Pre-cooked barley can be stored in the refrigerator until you are ready to bake your bread.
- Hint: Make at least one batch of the bread mix- I make up about 4 of these and store them in plastic containers. They will keep fresh for about a month and make bread baking go much faster.
- To make the bread mix, measure out the dry ingredients above and set aside for bread making day.
- Making the Bread Dough:.
- Combine the bread mix, the cooked barley, the water, oil, molasses and vinegar into the mixing bowl of your stand mixer (or regular mixing bowl if you are going to knead it by hand).
- Mix together with a spoon to get it blended.
- Now put the bowl on the mixer stand with the dough hook in place.
- Knead by machine for about 12 minutes on medium, adding additional flour a little at a time until the dough sticks to itself and not the mixing bowl.
- Spray a large mixing bowl or plastic container with cooking spray, add the dough (give the dough one more spray and then cover.
- Let the dough rest on the counter for about 2 hours, then either refrigerate for later use or form into loafs, rolls or killer hamburger buns!
- To form two loafs, flour your work surface and remove the dough from the raising container.
- Cut the dough in half. Working with one half at a time, shape into a log- rolling the dough back and forth to smooth the edges as much as possible. Place each dough half into a loaf pan, press it down and let it sit until doubled.
- Heat your oven to 450 degrees. Place the bread into the oven and turn the heat down to 400 degrees. Bake for 40-50 minutes.
- I like to use an instant read thermometer- when the bread is between 195-200 degrees I know that it is time to take the bread out of the oven.
- Let the bread cool and then devour!
- *Note:.
- I have been working on this recipe to increase its available nutrition profile. The modifications are as follows:.
- 1. For the whole wheat flour, use sprouted, dried and ground whole wheat.
- 2. Make the barley ahead and soak it for 12 hours before cooking in 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar.
- 3. Soak the sesame seeds (they add a wonderful flavor and texture) for 12 hours prior to making the bread- add 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar to the soaking water.
- 4. I have deleted the wheat bran as there was no useful purpose for it and there was no practical way to remove the phytic acid.
- 5. Add 1/2 cup sourdough starter to the dough to increase the acidity and give more rise to the dough.
- Planned future modifications:.
- 1. Increase the amount of sourdough starter.
- 2. Decrease the amount of bread flour.
- 3. Decrease the amount of wheat gluten.
- Good luck and email me with suggestions!
SANDWICH BREAD
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 3h15m
Yield one 8 1/2-by-4 1/4-inch loaf of sandwich bread
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine the water, yeast and sugar in a liquid measuring cup; stir gently to mix. Let stand until foamy, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Whisk the 2 flours, milk powder and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the middle; add the yeast mixture and vegetable oil and stir to make a shaggy dough. Bring the dough together with your hands, turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until springy and smooth, 6 to 8 minutes; add more flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, if the dough is too sticky.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled medium bowl, turning to coat in the oil. Cover with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap and set aside in a warm place until nearly doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Form the loaf: Lightly punch down the dough, then transfer to a clean surface. Form the dough into a wide smooth 8-inch log with your hands, tucking the ends underneath. Transfer to a lightly oiled 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch loaf pan; loosely cover with plastic wrap. Set aside until the dough rises 1 inch above the pan, about 1 hour.
- While the dough rises, preheat the oven to 350˚ F. Bake the bread, rotating the pan halfway through the baking time, until the loaf is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped, 30 to 35 minutes. When cool enough to handle, remove the bread from the pan to a rack and let cool completely.
BLUE RIBBON WHITE BREAD
This recipe took first-place honors 7 consecutive years at our local fair. My relatives rave about this bread and its pleasant subtle ginger flavor.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 55m
Yield 2 loaves.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk powder, shortening, sugar, salt, ginger and 3-1/2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Shape into loaves. Place in two greased 8x4-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and bread sounds hollow when tapped. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
BLUE RIBBON WHITE BREAD
This is a county fair 'blue ribbon' winning loaf that is very tender and creamy.
Provided by Kristin Eichers
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes White Bread Recipes
Time 2h40m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in 1/2 cup warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture with the evaporated milk, 1/4 cup water, shortening, honey, salt and 2 cups flour. Stir well to combine. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
- Punch dough down and divide in half. Roll out each half and roll into loaf shapes, sealing seams by pinching. Place in buttered 9x5 inch bread pans. Butter the tops of each loaf with melted butter; cover loosely with plastic wrap. Let rise in warm area until doubled, about 30 minutes.
- Place a small pan of hot water on the bottom shelf of the oven. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Uncover loaves and bake until tops are golden brown, about 25 to 35 minutes. Brush butter onto crusts while warm. Slice when cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 7.1 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 217.6 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
BLUE-RIBBON RYE BREAD
My kids once had a little bread business, selling homemade loaves to neighbors and other people in the community, including this rye that won best of show at our county fair. -Susanne Spicker, North Ogden, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h
Yield 3 loaves (12 slices each).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Stir in the brown sugar, shortening, molasses, caraway seeds and salt. Add rye flour and 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining all-purpose flour to form a soft dough., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down; shape into three loaves. Place on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour., Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 67mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
Tips:
- Use a digital scale to measure ingredients for the most accurate results.
- Make sure your yeast is active before using it. To test, dissolve 1 teaspoon of sugar in 1/4 cup of warm water (105-115°F). Stir in 1 teaspoon of yeast and let stand for 5-10 minutes. If the yeast mixture foams and bubbles, it is active and can be used.
- Knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. This will help develop the gluten in the flour and give the bread a chewy texture.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size, about 1-2 hours. This will give the yeast time to ferment and produce gases that will make the bread light and airy.
- Bake the bread in a preheated oven at 375°F for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
Conclusion:
This Blue Ribbon-Winning Whole Barley Sandwich Bread is a delicious and versatile bread that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with a combination of whole barley flour and all-purpose flour, which gives it a hearty flavor and texture. The bread is also packed with nutrients, including fiber, protein, and iron. Whether you are making sandwiches, toast, or croutons, this bread is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a delicious and healthy bread recipe, give this Blue Ribbon-Winning Whole Barley Sandwich Bread a try!
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