Before I tell you about this bread, I want to mention that we are hosting an amazing giveaway for one KoMo grain mill this week, so be sure to read on for the details – it’s a beauty!
I have a friend who inspires me to no end (hi Ira!). When she comes over, we sit at my kitchen table for hours, exchanging stories and drinking way too many cups of tea. My husband is always amazed – what can we possibly be discussing for that long? Ira formally studied Ayurveda and has an amazing wealth of knowledge when it comes to a good wellness routine, so there’s one answer to his question. We can go on and on about things like oil pulling, abhyanga, herbs, Tibetan rites, and food, always food. She is one of those cooks who is just naturally really good at it. As in, every one of her ‘recipes’ sounds as if she threw a bunch of things together, always eyeing and never measuring, but the result is devastatingly delicious every time.
The idea for this bread comes from this magician of a friend, who prepares something similar weekly. It falls into the category of soda breads, which is a lower maintenance breed of bread that rises with the help of baking soda instead of yeast. The approach here was to make a ‘complete’ loaf of bread, full of freshly ground flours, grains, seeds, nuts, and aromatic spices. It’s not a traditional loaf, being more dense, nutritious and filling than your basic sourdough – one slice goes a long way. I feel okay about making a simple sandwich with it for my eight year old’s school lunch, knowing that she will stay full throughout classes and an after school activity after eating it. It’s special and it’s powerful. Make it, and you will have a dependable accompaniment to any one of your meals throughout the week.
This week, we are hosting one of the most exciting giveaways we’ve ever done. It’s for one KoMo grain mill from Pleasant Hill Grain – a beautiful, electric stone-grinding appliance for dry grains and beans, which I used/talked about in last week’s recipe. I utilized it to grind the wheat and rye for this bread, and baking with the super-fresh flours it produced was such a pleasure. I talked in depth about the benefits of stone grinding in my previous post, but basically, stone grinding preserves all of the grain’s nutrition and produces the most delicious flour. The mill itself is almost a museum-worthy object, skillfully crafted in Austria. I truly can’t wait for one of you to get a hold of this beauty.
To enter the giveaway, Pleasant Hill Grain asks that you like their Facebook page, visit their website and leave a comment here with the product(s) you like from their offering – they will appreciate your feedback. The giveaway is for U.S. 48 Contiguous States only and open until 9/22/16. Good luck ;)
- 2 cups sprouted/whole spelt flour
- ½ cup rye flour
- ¼ cup corn grits/polenta
- ¼ cup steel cut oats
- ½ cup mixed chopped nuts and seeds (ex: walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts, sunflower, pumpkin, sesame, chia and poppy seeds), plus more for garnish
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds - freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds - freshly ground
- 5 cardamom pods - freshly ground
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup millet - soaked overnight
- 1 ⅓ cups plain kefir or yogurt
- neutral coconut oil or other vegetable oil for oiling the baking surface
- Preheat oven to 400° F (200° C).
- Combine spelt and rye flours, corn grits, steel cut oats, nuts and seeds, sugar, salt, baking soda and spices in a large bowl. Drain and rinse millet and set aside.
- Make a well in the center of the flour mix and pour kefir/yogurt in, then add the millet. Mix by gradually incorporating flour into the kefir in a circular motion. You should end up with a very soft dough that's not too sticky. Turn the dough onto a well-floured working surface and gently roll into the flour. Shape into a round loaf.
- Place the loaf onto a well-oiled baking surface - a cast-iron pan or tray. Alternatively, put the dough into a well-oiled or lined loaf pan. Slice the top surface of the bread a couple times and sprinkle with nuts and seeds of choice. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the crust is golden. The base of the bread should sound hollow when you tap on it.
Vera K says
Oh I would love to have a pressure canner. I used to – what happened to it?
Danielle D says
oh my goodness this is so cool! we recently got into canning and gardening and all that fun stuff and this would be SO cool to add to our kitchen! I liked their facebook page, I would also love to get the pasta maker from them, but this grain maker would be my first choice too!!
Sue Ellen says
They have so many great products that it is hard to choose. My next adventure is going to be in canning so I am interested in their canning products.
BTW, your blog posts are not only informative but beautiful.
Maureen Sutherland Weiser says
OMG, I want all of the things from Pleasant Hill Grain! I have been dying to get a grain mill and would use it almost every day! The Berkeley water purifiers are on my dream list, as well as the Huron juicer!! I seriously could order just about everything on their site!
And I too, have a great friend who has studied Ayurveda and is an incredible wealth of knowledge for me!
And that bread! Absolutely gorgeous!
Cheers,
Maureen
Tatiana Westberg says
I love the recipe! We make about 7 loaves of real sourdough bread every other week and a mill would be fantastic!!! The website is beautiful – the komo pk 1 grain mill would be a great buy…but all the products are fantastic.
Elizabeth Bruinsma says
The oat/grain flaker looks really cool. But the grain mill is my #1 choice! Looks like something I’d use on the regular.
Leslie Suttkus says
A contest ??? Please, I would like to enter! I “liked” the Pleasant Hill Grain Facebook page, and went dream shopping on their website. My son has many products from Pleasant Hill and from seeing the product line first hand, I fell in love with the beauty and quality of all the grain machines. I purchased a Fidibus Grain Mill and a Flaker. My dream is to purchase the Kokomo electric Flaker. The grain mills and flakers are works of art. Needless to say I am in love with the Pleasant HIll product line, but also the recipes you offer us each week. Thank you, Golubka
Stephanie Nelson says
I would love to get one of their bread makers but this grain mill is awesome too. Baking and cooking is my escape. I love doing both. Any kitchen appliance I don’t own is on my wish list.
Chaucee Stillman says
Wow, this bread looks phenomenal! I love breads with lots of chunks and grains.
Ariela says
Oh I just love the Komo grain mill so much. You’re right, it is a true work of art! Thanks for this beautiful chance Anya!
Stephanie K says
Wow. What a beauty! Also, I had no idea there was a Mockmill Grain Mill Attachment! Amazing! Adding to my wish list now. This bread looks so delicious, I wish I could have wheat and rye!
Susan says
This is very exciting — I have desired a grain mill for years! I think my favorite (though they are all stunning) is the KoMo hand grinder, because it would help to get children involved physically.
Robyn says
I loved looking at the Cuisinart combo steam and convection oven and would certainly consider that item. The grain maker looks to make everything so much better when making breads and such that I would love to have that also. Pleasant Hill Grain’s site is beautiful and there are so many items that I would love to add to my kitchen if I could. Their site is one that I will be returning to many times. Thank you for introducing me to them. I will be bookmarking their page.
BTW, your way looks absolutely amazing and I’m sure it tastes that way also.
Natalie Brown says
I’d love one of their dehydrators, or the bread proofer! We’ve been watching a lot of the British Baking show – having a designated proofer would be amazing.
Sally Smith says
I would love a grain mill. I like bread with grains and nuts in it. And it’s so expensive at the store.
Sam says
Wow!! What divine timing – I was just dreaming of owning a grain mill like this!
I love the KoMo Duett and the KoMo Hand grinder on their website. Crossing my fingers and hoping I get to make this bread soon!
Kathy Caulfield says
What a generous item to offer as a prize! This beauty and I could do fabulous things together :) Thank you Pleasant Hill Grain!!!
Cynthia says
Would love to win. A grain grinder and a canner is on my wish list at Pleasant Hill.
valentina | sweet kabocha says
I need a friend like Ira in my life :D This bread looks so nutrient-dense!
I don’t know if I can enjoy the giveaway (sometimes they’re only for legal resident, and I’m not a real resident, I just live in Cali right now with a temporary visa :P ), but anyway….so difficult to choose! But I think my choice goes to a little Excalibur with the timer! It was on my wish list but I have no money left – ahem.
Judith says
i’d love the bread proofer
Kiki says
I’m 18 and recently gone to college and a Vitamix blender would be great for morning smoothies, especially the personal blender, but I would like any blender that is powerful and as high quality!
Kelly D says
I like the Häussler Mono Oven, it looks great for baking! I like their Facebook page.
Marianna says
I also have a best friend named Ira! She’s far away but it doesn’t stop us from talking for hours! Pleasant Hill stuff is beautiful, and if I were to win, I would absolutely love the Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker. It is my dream to start making unusual ice cream at home that will be healthy, fresh, and unexpected – like the Cauliflower Mape Syrup one I tried in Salt & Straw in Portland, the Arugula Goat Cheese one at L’Albero Dei Gelati in Brooklyn, or the gorgeous Lavender Tahini and Strawberry Bazil Sorbet from your blog! I have a collection of recipes that I can’t wait to try and am just missing a perfect ice cream maker. Tequila may or may not be involved in some of them. :)
Ari Herrick says
Ohhhh what I would do for that grain mill! I just started making homemade sourdough bread. As someone with many food intolerances, I need to be so careful with the grains I use and this grain mill would help me so much with that! Fingers crossed so tight for this…
Marie-Lies says
That mill looks awesome, I have been looking for one for a while. This is one would be perfect as it is made out of wood and electric…no hand cranking :)
Lule says
I love the KoMo Classic Grain Mill
Thia says
Anya,
Your close-up pics in this post are so spectacular, I can practically FEEL the texture of this delicious looking bread. SO GOOD!
As far as the Pleasant Hill Grain site, I LOVE the Berkey gravity powered water filters – it would look great in a stainless steel kitchen. Of course, I also love the copper Vitamix. And the Bosch Universal Mixer is a whole new concept in mixing, for me. I’ve never seen anything like it.
But this KoMo Grain Mill…is actually BEAUTIFUL! And the idea of having freshly ground flour from the grains of my choosing sounds so right…
Mason says
I’ve had my eye on a high speed blender for sometime. I also love the Bosch Universal Plus Mixer, which I have never seen! The selection PHG has is great!
Katharine says
I have really been getting into making my own sourdough based breads and having been purchasing sprouted flours from the grocery store. However, I would LOVE to be able to sprout grains at home and then grind them myself and the KoMo electric mill is a thing of beauty. Even if I do not end up winning the giveaway, it is for sure going on my Christmas wish list along with the hand grinder version, just in case the budget does not fit the electric one!
Steph says
I really like the nutrimill
Katy Taylor says
oh, yum! this recipe looks lovely.
i’d love a grain mill, a water purifier, some more iron cookware…almost anything looks wonderful!
Realia m says
The grain mills are so decorative and pretty! I would love to be able to make my own flour. This company certainly has a lot of great kitchen equipment!
Katie C. says
I like the Zojirushi breadmaker!
tasa says
So I’ve liked the company and fallen down the rabbit hole of the website. And I can confidently confess to desiring at least 50% of the lineup, if not more. The grain mill is obviously a wonderfully kind gift for someone who is lucky to be chosen (me please!), but all of the canning and apple grinder and pressing tools are really lovely and make me think that with the right tools I too could undertake these projects. All those funnels and hand tools for the canning seem to make all the difference to success, no? And the bread makers, and the dough proofer, and the dehydrators. I mean, a person barely knows where to stop, hence the rabbit hole comment.
Thank you for the bread recipe and for introducing me to this company!
Elise says
Hi Anya !
The Komo Classic Grain Mill looks amazing. I like its simple and minimalist design, it is a beautiful object to have in a kitchen. As i try to cook from scratch as much as possible, i can only imagine the pleasure it would be to grind my own flours. I’ll give your bread recipe a try !
Enjoy your day
Dave says
What don’t I like from PHG – we use Bosch mixers, magic mill grinders, zojirushi coffee pot, and a whole bunch of other stuff… Would love a new mill, count me in.
Maxene Graze says
I’ve always wanted a grain mill! The best breads are made from freshly milled grains.
Abbie says
So many things to choose from! How about a bread-maker to go alongside the grain mill!
Natalia says
Mmm, this bread looks so healthy! Love all the love you put in that recipe!
You are so lucky to have Ira as a close friend, I bet you have much to talk about food!
thefolia says
What a delightful pair the KoMo grain mill and sifter make…I never even knew this was available for counter tops for the nest. Happy milling in your nest!
Hannah G says
I liked the facebook page as Dandi Daffyhill and I think the Häussler Mono Oven looks amazing and I would love to have one!
Michele says
Wow, exciting site and company I had not heard of. I will be back to shop. Chief interests are a grain mill, a Vitamix, and a water filter system.
Marisa Coyne says
Really beautiful products! I love the KoMo Fidibus 21 grain mill.
Thanks so much for including this!
Brenda Haines says
The Burkey Water Purifiers look amazing, plus I’m tired of filling jugs with filtered water at the machines.
Sara says
Woah a huge assortment of offerings from them! Including the coveted blendtec and vitamix! The KoMo Classic Grain Mill is like a work of art though. So cute and stylish!
aurelie daumas says
I would love to have a good food processor! Don’t know how I am surviving without one so far!
Lena kosova Wittrock says
can not wait to try this recipe.I love baking bread…that being said I would love the Mockmill Grain Mill attachment for Kitchen aid….excalibur dehydrator, oh and those wooden grain mills are divine…hard to pick just one thing…Its a good thing Xmas shopping is around the corner!
Melissa K. says
I think this bread sounds totally delicious! Hope to try to make it soon!
Ah, Pleasant Hill Grain….I stopped looking when the drooling could not be controlled anymore. A stone grain mill would be an awesome addition to my kitchen….also a dehydrator, good stand mixer……and ….and….
Whitney says
The website has so many beautiful kitchen items. I love the beautiful grain mills but would love a dehydrator from the site as well. The stone ovens are beautiful and would be such a luxury addition to my kitchen.
Julie Rose says
First off fantastic recipe. Looking forward to making this myself. As far as Pleasant Hill grains website I was gl intrigued over the different bread knives available as I am still on the hunt for the perfect knife that won’t shred my biscotti to crumbs when I cut into it. Maybe my wish will be finally granted
The Wooden Spoon says
This looks amazing. I love the composition of your pictures!
Cindy Aiton says
I would love to own the Emile Henry Oval Flame-Top Stewpot, 6.3Q, Burgundy and Woll Diamond Plus Cookware Set. Thank you so much for offering such a wonderful giveaway!
Jennifer Hutzel says
I would really love to have these: Duralex Lys Stackable Bowls, 4.4 oz – 2.5 qt
I am in need of some nice glass bowls with lids!
Lauren says
Beautiful blog and loaf of bread. Thank you for this opportunity, best wishes to everyone! My husband gifted me with an Ankarsrum Original mixer from Pleasant Hill Grain earlier this year. I very much using love our Swedish mixer for making homemade artisan bread, it’s excellent for developing gluten in the dough and tackling so many different types of tasks. It would be nice to get more attachments for the mixer, particularly the pasta makers and the versatile meat grinder attachments. PHG is an absolutely wonderful company and we try to support them as much as we can, they treat us like family! We are planning on getting a KoMo Classic Grain mill (in the American Walnut); however, with my husband being in school for the next six years (at least) we would be ever so grateful and thrilled to win a grain mill. What a blessing that would be! Thank you :)
Kirsten says
I love the BRK Alpha Pressure Cooker.. I’ve been thinking about my mom and all the canning she used to do. I’d like to give it a try.
Brenda Scott says
How can I choose just ONE item?? But…I love the OXO ON conical burr coffee grinder!!
Awesome website!!
Barbara Golley says
I’d love to have lots of stuff on their website! An Anskarum mixer or a KoMo grain mill would be my top choices.
Alexandra robertson says
I would love to win this! All their products look amazing, but I am loving the Hurom HH slow juicer and the food dehydrator!
Heather says
It has to be the KoMo grain mill! We’ve coveted this pretty, functional little piece for ages for both our baking and homebrewing adventures. Thanks for the giveaway, plus a new bread recipe to fill our weekend — CHEERS.
Laurie says
I would like to try the Bosch universal mixer.
Christy says
The Fidifloc mill is what I’m most interested in. Love the combo mill and flaker!
Grace lee says
Loved everything on their website!! Too hard to choose one…Got my Bosch universal mixer from them, & I would love to own a Komo grain mill !! Thanks for the giveaway !!!
Marcia says
I love everything I have gotten from PHG. Love my Bosch mixer, grain mill, baking products, seeds. You name it, we love it. Would love to add the mill to the list. Thank you for the good products and service.
Dillon says
I have been looking at these Komo mills for about six months! They are so beautiful! An apple press would be pretty amazing too!
Victoire_Loup says
The Mockmill and the moko seem wonderful!
Elizabeth Vento says
Oh the Komo grain mill is beautiful! The website was great too. I am interested in the well-priced dehydrators, the knives, and canning equipment.
Eliana Stockwell-Ferber says
The grain mills are indeed beautiful. Fingers tightly crossed I’ll get lucky here. After liking the page and looking on their website I am considering the proofing box. I would enjoy the dependable rise for sourdough along with an easy way to make yoghurt.
Rachel M says
So many things to love on their site! I’d love a Zojirushi rice cooker, though–great for making so many different things.
Christine says
Organic Buckwheat ??
Einkhorn Organic Superpail ?
Your Butter Keeper Crocks are lovely!
Thank you for what you do. You do it so beautifully.
Katerina Karaev says
Universe moves in mysterious ways. This time, Golubka is the path to my dream.) Making my own bread is on my mind daily. Having gathered all the supplies ready, the only missing piece is the electric mill. A manual little guy that has been acquired, will not feed the family-its tiny and very slow. When I saw the picture of the KoMo grain mill and the word “giveaway” next to it on the blog, my heart started pounding. Keep thinking of all amazing things I can make with it for my little family.)
Breanna says
Love this post! I would love to enter the drawing, I liked the facebook page and I gotta say the komo grain mill is at the top of my list of products from their site. Thanks!
J Morrison says
If I had to pick one product — because reality is I could go on quite the spree if I had the funds — it would have to be between the canning equipment (a newer interest of mine) and the KoMo Grain Mill (really), which would look really nice in our kitchen.
An ice cream maker would also be great to have, but might be a dangerous product to have in this house.
Rachel Johnson says
Have “liked” PHG Facebook page, but LOVE the website! Hard to know what to choose as most desired . . . love that Bosch universal mixer! Cookware!! Oh and the bread proofing box (computer controlled) would be so helpful in my cold MN kitchen.
Laura says
Hi! I have a NutriMill Classic and love it! But, I really, really want a KoMo. :)
Kate says
So I’ve liked the company’s facebook page and spent way too long exploring the website! The Komo grain mills are just so beautifully designed. And since I just this year purchased my first stand mixer, the three kitchen aid attachments are all calling to me!
Thank you for the bread recipe and for introducing me to Pleasant Hill Grain.
Elizabeth says
I would love a grain mill just like the one pictured above. I just published an article about a fantastic farm in IL that is growing organic and GMO-free grain. I think you would love it for your bread too! My mom is making amazing sourdough bread with it. http://modernhippiemommy.com/heathy-wheat-does-it-exist/
Stephen says
I’ve been wanting a grain mill for a while and their KoMo mill looks great.
Sharon says
The PL8 Professional Mandoline is one tool I would dearly love to have in my kitchen.
Karen Wood says
I want the Skeppshult Mortar Cube & Pestle and several Skeppshult pans. I also want a KoMo grain mill and an Ankarsrum Mixer. I also want a Excalibur EXC10EL Stainless Commercial Dehydrator and a Chef’s Choice 500 ScissorPro. I also want a Häussler Primus Oven and some pails of grain corn and beans etc.. Such very nice equipment that can be used by generations. I would love to have a kitchen full of everything!
Codruta says
The KoMo grain mill. Thank you.
Anne says
I liked the company on fb and checked the website– I also like bread makers would use the mill to make delicious breads for my friends!
Mar says
Would it be possible to replace the kefir with water? I am on a very strict ayurvedic detox diet and cannot eat dairy.
Thank you!
Anya says
Hi Mar,
You might be able to use a good vegan yogurt or kefir! Water would not work unfortunately.
Judi says
The bread looks delicious! can the sugar be omitted, or minimized?
Anya says
Hi Judi,
Thank you! The bread won’t taste quite as good without it, but you can definitely omit it.