Homemade Ezekiel Bread Recipe (Ezekiel 4:9)



This bread will supply protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron, sodium, potassium, vitamins A and C, thiamine, riboflavin, and niacin. Not to mention it tastes really good. 

Ingredients:
8 cups wheat flour
4 cups barley flour
2 cups lentils, cooked and mashed
1/2 cup millet flour (grind up millet in the blender)
1/4 cup rye flour
1 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon salt
4 -6 tablespoons olive oil
2 (1/4 ounce) packets yeast or 1 tablespoon yeast, in
1/2 cup warm water
1 tablespoon honey

Directions:
If you do not own a Bread Maker Machine, please follow the directions down below. If you do own a Bread Maker, just remember to add all liquid ingredients first, then add your dry ingredients. Also, be sure to reference your Owners Manual to get specific instruction on how to prep and proof the yeast. 

1.   Dissolve the yeast in the warm water and let sit for 10 minutes.
2.   Mix the wheat, barley, millet and rye flour together.
3.   Blend lentils, oil and small amount of water(from the 1 1/2 cups water) in blender and place into large    mixing bowl with remaining water.
4.   Stir in two cups of mixed flour.
5.   Add yeast mixture.
6.   Stir in remaining salt(1 tbls.) and flour.
7.   Place on floured bread board and knead until smooth.
8.   Put in oiled bowl.
9.   Let rise until double in bulk.
10. Knead again and cut dough and shape into 4 loaves.
11. Place in 4 greased pans.
12. Let rise until double in bulk.
13. Bake at 375* for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
14. Prep time includes time letting dough rise.