Squaw Bread Recipe
This bread, with its distinctive dark color, slightly sweet flavor, and combination of flours, requires finding a more respectful name due to the problematic nature of "squaw bread".
Equipment
- Blender
- Large bowl
- Floured board
- 2 Baking sheets
Ingredients
- 2 cups Water
- ⅓ cup Oil
- ¼ cup Honey
- ¼ cup Brown Sugar
- ¼ cup Raisins
- 2 1/4 ounce packets Yeast (or 3 teaspoons yeast)
- ¼ cup Warm Water
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
- 3 cups Whole Wheat Flour
- 1 ½ cups Rye Flour
- ½ cup Powdered Milk
- 1 ½ teaspoons Salt
- ¼ cup Cornmeal
- Melted Butter for brushing
Instructions
- Combine Liquids: In a blender, put 2 cups water, oil, honey, brown sugar, and raisins. Liquefy that puppy!
- Proof the Yeast: Proof yeast with 1/4 cup warm water and 1 tablespoon honey.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 cups whole wheat flour, 1 cup rye flour, powdered milk, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add Liquids: Add the liquid mixture and the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients.
- Beat the Dough: Beat for 2 minutes.
- Add Remaining Flour: Gradually add the rest of the flour until it pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
- Knead the Dough: Turn out onto a floured board and knead until smooth and elastic, adding flour as needed.
- First Rise: Grease a large bowl and put the dough in. Let rise until doubled, about 1 1/2 hours.
- Punch Down and Rest: Punch down the dough and divide it into 4 pieces. Cover and let rest 10 minutes.
- Prepare Baking Sheets: Sprinkle 2 baking sheets with cornmeal.
- Shape and Second Rise: Shape the 4 pieces into loaves. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 60 minutes.
- Bake the Bread: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 35 minutes or until the crust is browned.
- Brush with Butter: Brush with melted butter while still warm. Enjoy!
Notes
Use a blender for liquids. Don't overknead. Let it rise properly. Bake until browned.
Disclaimer: Nutritional information is an estimate only and can vary significantly depending on the specific ingredients used. For accurate values, use a nutrition calculator with your specific ingredients.
