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Looking for an Einkorn Sourdough Sandwich Loaf Recipe

Danielle K's picture
Danielle K

Looking for an Einkorn Sourdough Sandwich Loaf Recipe

Hello,

I'm new to baking sourdough (and to this site!) and have been using einkorn. I'm looking to find a sandwich bread recipe that isn't so dense, but also doesn't fall apart. 

All the recipes I've tried to far end up super dense, even though my starter is about 6 months old now. I thought I found a great milk bread option,  but when I froze and thawed slices, the bread completely crumbled. I prefer sourdough, but anything that can get my husband a good sandwich for work using einkorn would be great! Note that he works in the trades, so his lunchbox sits in his work truck all morning long.

 

Thanks in advance!

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tpassin

I found this link, which I have never tried:

https://www.amodernhomestead.com/no-knead-einkorn-sandwich-bread/

The interesting thing about this recipe is the addition of powdered ginger.  The author says that without the ginger, the bread will be more dense; and also that you won't taste the ginger.

Must the flour be einkorn?  I prefer emmer, another "ancient grain".  It too has a good flavor and I find it a little easier to work with. And spelt is in the same category.

Must the bread be 100% einkorn (or other ancient grain?). If you could use 25% or 50% of white flour it would be easier to make a loaf that isn't as dense and crumbles less.

TomP

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Danielle K

Thanks Tom! I was aiming for einkorn for the lower gluten content as both of us tend to do better with less gluten. I haven't tried mixing any flours together since I'm always a little intimidated on where to begin! I'll definitely be looking more into emmer though. I've found einkorn to be quite a challenge at times!

 

I believe I've tried this recipe and it turned out okay, but not good enough to keep. However, that may have been with a weaker starter so may be worth another try.

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tpassin

I think you will find that einkorn and emmer have similar gluten properties. I find emmer is easier to work with, though it too produces very extensible doughs.  Einkorn seems to take a long time to absorb all the water, so it's easy to get fooled and add too much water.  Then the dough becomes even gloppier.

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Danielle K

That's helpful, thanks!

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Danielle K

Thanks, I'll plan to try this one soon!

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Abe

Breadtopia has a nice recipe: Ancient Wheat Sourdough Bread

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Danielle K

Awesome, thanks! I'm going to try this one tomorrow

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Abe

Don't forget to read the side note where it says einkorn needs less water so go for the lower amount. 

Hope you like it. 

Notes:

The target dough consistency for this recipe is flexible because it is baked in a loaf pan. Some ancient wheat flours are more absorbent (emmer, khorasan/Kamut, durum) and some are less absorbent (spelt, einkorn). Depending on the combination of flours you choose, the water amount may range from 380 to 440 grams (63-73% hydration). 

 

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Danielle K

Thanks, this turned out pretty good. I think it seems better for savory sandwiches like grilled cheese or meat and cheese rather than a peanut butter and jelly, but definitely I think that might be true of all sourdough.

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jo_en

The sour dough clas lightens dense 100% wh grains freshly milled.

A sure recipe is this one (you can sub the spelt with another grain, I  would think). I make the red whole wheat version for the daily loaf, but I use the bake function of a bread machine  (oven ok too).

https://www.thefreshloaf.com/node/72493/20230617-simple-air-fryer-100-wholespelt-bread-clas

 

Have a great time baking 100% whole grains!

 

 

 

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Danielle K

Thanks for the recipe!