Homemade Spent Grain Wheat Bread Recipe

Learn how to make your own delicious spent grain wheat bread at home using leftover grains from brewing beer. This recipe is a great way to repurpose your spent grains and enjoy freshly baked bread with a unique flavor and texture. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you'll have a loaf of wholesome bread in no time.

Ingredients

• 3 cups spent grains
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 3 cups bread flour
• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 1 ½ cups warm water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and honey. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until the mixture becomes frothy.
2. Add the spent grains, whole wheat flour, bread flour, salt, and olive oil into the bowl with the yeast mixture. Mix well until a rough dough forms.
3. Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes, until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough into a greased bowl and cover it with a damp cloth. Allow the dough to rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
5. Punch down the dough to release any air bubbles. Shape the dough into a loaf and place it into a greased bread pan. Cover the pan with a damp cloth and let the dough rise for another 45 minutes.
6. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
7. Bake the bread for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
8. Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for a few minutes. Then transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

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