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Bible Bread Recipe

Bible Bread Recipe

This bible bread recipe is a hearty homemade loaf inspired by the grain-and-legume combination mentioned in Ezekiel 4:9. It combines whole wheat, spelt, barley, millet, lentil flour, and bean flour with yeast, olive oil, honey, and warm water for a dense, rustic loaf with a naturally nutty flavor. It is an Ezekiel bread recipe made for a regular home kitchen, so you do not need a grain mill or complicated equipment.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Rise Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 12 Slices
Course: Biblical-inspired
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups whole wheat flour
  • ½ cup spelt flour
  • ½ cup barley flour
  • ¼ cup millet flour
  • 2 tablespoons lentil flour
  • 2 tablespoons white bean flour
  • 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 to 1¼ cups warm water

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk or wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Lightly floured work surface
  • 8½ × 4½-inch loaf pan
  • Kitchen towel or plastic wrap
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Serrated bread knife

Method
 

  1. Mix the dry ingredients: Add the whole wheat flour, spelt flour, barley flour, millet flour, lentil flour, bean flour, yeast, and salt to a large bowl. Stir until everything is evenly combined.
  2. Add the wet ingredients: Pour in 1 cup of warm water, then add the olive oil and honey. Mix until a rough dough forms.
  3. Adjust the dough: Add the remaining water a little at a time only when needed. The dough should feel soft and slightly tacky, not wet or runny.
  4. Knead the dough: Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8–10 minutes. It should become more cohesive and elastic as you work it.
  5. Let the dough rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it, and leave it in a warm, draft-free place for about 60–90 minutes, or until visibly expanded.
  6. Shape the loaf: Gently press out excess air and shape the dough into a compact loaf. Place it into a greased 8½ × 4½-inch loaf pan.
  7. Let it rise again: Cover the pan and allow the dough to rise for about 30–45 minutes. It should look noticeably puffed before baking.
  8. Preheat the oven: Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) while the shaped loaf finishes rising.
  9. Bake the bread: Place the loaf in the oven and bake for 35–40 minutes, until the top is deeply golden and the loaf feels firm.
  10. Protect the crust if needed: If the top is browning too quickly, loosely cover it with foil during the final part of baking.
  11. Cool completely: Remove the bread from the pan and place it on a wire rack. Let it cool completely before slicing so the crumb can finish setting.
  12. Slice and serve: Use a serrated knife and cut gentle slices. Toast the bread for an especially crisp crust and warm, hearty center.

Notes

Baking Notes

Keep the dough softer than you might expect: Whole-grain and legume flours absorb plenty of water, so adding too much extra flour can leave the finished loaf unnecessarily dense.
Watch the dough instead of the clock: Rise time changes with room temperature. A visibly expanded dough is a better cue than blindly following the minute count.
Do not rush the cooling step: The center can seem gummy when sliced hot even when the loaf is properly baked.
Use a serrated knife: The loaf has a hearty crumb, so sawing gently through the crust gives cleaner slices than pressing straight down.
Toast leftovers: The denser texture becomes especially pleasant when toasted, making older slices useful instead of wasteful.

Recipe Tips

  • Use ready-made flours: A grain mill is not necessary for this homemade version.
  • Add water gradually: Different whole-grain flours can absorb slightly different amounts of liquid.
  • Do not overload the dough with extra flour: A slightly tacky dough usually gives a better result than a stiff one.
  • Check the center before slicing: The loaf should feel firm rather than squishy in the middle.
  • Cool before storage: Wrapping warm bread can trap excess moisture.
  • Freeze sliced bread: Individual slices are easier to thaw and toast when needed.

Storage

Room temperature: Keep the completely cooled loaf tightly wrapped and use within a few days.
Freezer: Slice the loaf before freezing and store the slices in an airtight freezer-safe bag.
To serve from frozen: Toast individual slices directly from frozen for convenience.

Serving Ideas

  • Eggs and avocado
  • Hummus and sliced vegetables
  • Peanut butter and banana
  • Turkey or chicken sandwiches
  • Cottage cheese with herbs
  • Butter with cinnamon

Nutrition Note

Nutrition will vary depending on the exact brands and flour varieties used. This recipe uses whole grains and legume-based flours, but it is not gluten-free because it contains wheat, barley, and spelt.