| 4 1/2 tsp. Dry yeast
2 cups Warm water 2 Tbsp. Honey 2 cups Barley flour |
2 cups Whole-wheat flour
2 cups Unbleached white flour 2 Tbsp. Olive oil 2 tsp. Salt |
Dissolve yeast in warm water & place in large mixing
bowl. Stir in honey & leave till yeast becomes foamy. Combine the three
flours & add half to the yeast. Beat with a wooden spoon for 10 minutes.
The consistency should be of thick mud. Cover & set aside to rise for
1 hour, till the dough has doubled.
Punch dough down & carefully fold in olive oil, salt
& 1/2 c remaining flour. Gradually fold in more flour till dough starts
to come away from the sides of the bowl. Place dough on a lightly floured
surface & knead well for 10 minutes. Add more flour as necessary. Place
dough in a lightly oiled mixing bowl. Cover & leave to double.
Punch dough down again & shape into 2 domed round
loaves. Cut a cross in the center.
Place on an oiled baking sheet, cover & let rise
till doubled, 45 to 60 minutes.
Bake at 350° F. for 50 minutes.
