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Especial Ezekiel Bread

Prep Time:

Total active prep: ~30 minutes
Passive time (sprouting + rising): ~2–4 days

Cook Time:

Bake time: ~55–60 minutes

Serves:

1 loaf

Level:

Baking

About the Recipe

This is the locked, no-guesswork version designed specifically for real sandwich slices—not crumbly “health bread.” Follow exactly and you’ll get clean slices that hold fillings.

Ingredients


Ingredients


Sprouted Base (measured AFTER sprouting)


  • ¾ cup sprouted wheat berries

  • ¾ cup sprouted spelt OR barley

  • ½ cup sprouted lentils

  • ½ cup sprouted chickpeas (garbanzo beans)


Liquids & Binding


  • 1¼ cups warm water (110°F / 43°C)

  • 3 Tbsp olive oil or avocado oil

  • 2 Tbsp raw honey or maple syrup

  • 2 Tbsp psyllium husk powder (non-negotiable for sandwich structure)


Leavening & Seasoning


  • 2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)

  • 1½ tsp fine sea salt

  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar


🙏 Sprouting (Essential)


  1. Soak grains + legumes 12–24 hours

  2. Drain, rinse, and sprout 1–3 days until tiny tails appear

  3. Rinse twice daily

  4. Measure after sprouting



Sprouting unlocks minerals and prevents dense, heavy bread.

Preparation


Instructions


1️⃣ Blend


Add all sprouted grains + legumes and 1 cup of the warm water to a high-speed blender or food processor.

Blend until thick, smooth batter (hummus consistency).


2️⃣ Activate Yeast


In a small bowl, mix:


  • Remaining ¼ cup warm water

  • Honey

  • Yeast


    Rest 5–10 minutes until foamy.


3️⃣ Combine


In a large bowl:


  • Sprouted batter

  • Yeast mixture

  • Oil

  • Salt

  • Vinegar

  • Psyllium husk


Mix well. Batter will thicken within 2–3 minutes.


4️⃣ Rise


  • Grease loaf pan well

  • Pour batter in (pan should be ¾ full)

  • Smooth top with wet spatula

  • Cover loosely

  • Rise 60–75 minutes until just crowned


🚫 Do NOT over-rise (causes collapse).


5️⃣ Bake (Critical)


  • Oven: 365°F (185°C)

  • Bake 55–60 minutes

  • Tent with foil if top browns early

  • Internal temp: 200–205°F


6️⃣ Cool (Mandatory)


  • Cool in pan 15 minutes

  • Remove loaf

  • Cool on rack minimum 2 hours (overnight best)


Do not slice warm.


✂️ Slice Test (Guaranteed Sandwich Loaf)


✔️ Thin slices hold fillings

✔️ No crumble

✔️ No gummy center

✔️ Freezes beautifully


💎 Optional Million Dollar Upgrades


  • 1 Tbsp chia or flax (extra fiber)

  • 1 tsp rosemary or thyme

  • Sesame topping before bake


🤍 Storage


  • Counter (wrapped): 2 days

  • Fridge: 5–6 days

  • Freezer (sliced): 3 months


Toast straight from frozen.


🥪 Best Uses


  • Avocado + sprouts

  • Turkey & greens

  • Almond butter & cinnamon

  • Healing fasts & prayer meals 🙏


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