Ancient grains bread

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Modern wheat may be responsible for the vast majority of flour in the UK, but bakers are starting to turn to the grains of yesteryear to create bread that’s a cut above the regular loaf. Learn more about them and why this heirloom grain revolution is showing no signs of stopping.

A tasty, wholesome loaf with four different bread flours plus oats and seeds that requires little hands-on time and no kneading. Simply stir up the dough the night before and the next day just shape, prove, and bake.Customize your loaf by swapping in your favourite bread flours and seeds.

Ancient grains have not been modified with hybridization or modification and have been grown the same way for centuries. Closer to nature.

This no-knead ancient grain bread is a tasty and nutritious alternative to traditional bread. With a satisfyingly chewy texture and nutty taste, this bread is perfect for sandwiches and as a side for soup. This recipe comes together quickly and uses simple ingredients, making it ideal for bakers of all skill levels. I choose to do overnight hydration of the wheat for this ancient grains bread recipe because it makes for a really tender bread. When baked in a Dutch oven, the bread forms a…

Khorasan wheat or Oriental wheat (Triticum turgidum ssp. turanicum also called Triticum turanicum), commercially known as kamut, is a tetraploid wheat species. It is an ancient grain type; Khorasan refers to a historical region in modern-day Iran in the northeast and parts of Central Asia including modern-day Afghanistan. This grain is twice the size of modern-day wheat and is known for its rich, nutty flavor. One of the biggest misconceptions about Khorasan wheat is that the name “Kamut”…

Homemade bread, using a breadmaker or by hand, that contains healthy ancient grains.

This no knead bread is made with 100% whole grain spelt flour which makes it heartier, nuttier in flavour and super delicious.

Take a look at our favourite ancient grain baking recipes, which showcase the likes of spelt, rye, emmer, einkorn and Khorasan flours.

Quick and easy no-knead spelt bread, aka Dinkel bread, made with 100% whole grain flour. You're 3 hrs away from freshly baked spelt bread!