Ezekiel Bread Recipe
This Ezekiel bread recipe is a healthy, homemade, and 100% halal bread made with sprouted grains and legumes. It is rich in protein, fiber, and nutrients, making it perfect for clean and balanced eating.
Ingredients
- 2 cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 package dry yeast or 25g fresh yeast
- 1 cup wheat flour or 1½ cups wheat berries
- 1 cup spelt flour or 1¼ cups spelt grains
- ¼ cup millet flour or ⅓ cup whole millet
- ⅛ cup dry green lentils
- 4 tablespoons kidney beans soaked & cooked
- 2 tablespoons black beans soaked & cooked
- ¼ cup oat bran
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Soak the wheat, spelt, millet, lentils, kidney beans, and black beans in water for 12 to 24 hours until they soften or begin to sprout. Drain well.
- If using whole grains, blend or grind them into a thick paste or coarse flour after soaking.
- In a large bowl, mix warm water, honey, olive oil, and yeast. Let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes until the yeast becomes foamy.
- Add the soaked or ground grains, flours, oat bran, and salt to the bowl. Mix well until a thick, sticky dough forms.
- Cover the bowl with a clean cloth and place it in a warm spot for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the dough increases in size.
- Lightly grease a loaf pan and pour the dough into it. Smooth the top gently with a wet spoon.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds or flax seeds on top if using.
- Let the dough rest in the pan for another 15 to 20 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).
- Bake the bread for 45 to 50 minutes until the top is golden brown and the loaf sounds hollow when tapped.
- Remove the bread from the pan and place it on a wire rack.
- Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing for the best texture.