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Quick Barley Bread (No Yeast)

This rustic barley bread is made with one hundred percent barley flour that gives it a complex and delicious flavor. The texture is similar to cornbread. It slices easily and makes fabulous toast.
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Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 48 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Calories: 169kcal
Author: Dahn Boquist

Ingredients

  • 3 cups barley flour 340 grams
  • 1-¼ teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 eggs
  • 1-½ cup buttermilk
  • cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons honey

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.   Spray an 8-1/2 by 4-1/2 bread loaf pan with nonstick spray. 
  • Whisk the barley flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder together.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, buttermilk, oil, and honey.
  • Pour the liquid ingredients into the flour mixture and stir gently until just combined. 
  • Pour the batter into the bread loaf pan and bake 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. 

Notes

  • This is not gluten-free. Barley does contain gluten.
  • As one reader noted, adding an extra egg will give the bread a softer, more cake-like consistency. If you want a less rustic texture that isn't as crumbly, use 3 eggs.
  • You can store the bread on the counter in a plastic bag for 2 to 3 days or freeze it for three months.
  • To extend the shelf life of baked barley bread, you can wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then store it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • When you are ready to eat the bread, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator and then reheat it in the oven or toaster oven until warmed through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 780mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g