4-Grain Buns, a special type of bread prepared with a mix of grains like flax or sunflower seeds. In fact, the spelt, one of the grains, I added cooked. This is a type of bread prepared by mixing various grains and seeds which, in my case, give the bread a rustic texture and rich flavor thanks to the fiber, making it not only tasty but also nutritious due to the good amount of vitamins and minerals it contains. Making bread at home is really rewarding, and combining various seeds like flax, which add a crunchy note to the bread and are especially beneficial for health, is a great idea. Flax seeds are rich in omega-3, important for heart health, and aid digestion. They can be added to bread dough or to salads or soups. Another ingredient in my bread is sunflower seeds, allies of men’s health because they are rich in vitamin E and magnesium.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 3 Hours
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 680.19 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 113.05 (g) of which sugars 5.37 (g)
- Proteins 27.94 (g)
- Fat 13.38 (g) of which saturated 0.52 (g)of which unsaturated 3.87 (g)
- Fibers 17.20 (g)
- Sodium 979.39 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 240 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 4 3/4 cups semolina flour
- 1/4 cup flax seeds
- 1/2 cup cooked, boiled spelt
- 2 tbsp sunflower seeds
- 1 oz fresh brewer's yeast
- 2 tsp fine salt
- 2 tbsp anise seeds
- 2 cups water
Tools
- Stand Mixer
- Bread Scorer
- Baking Tray
- Parchment Paper
- Work Surface
- Plastic Wrap
Steps
To prepare the 4-grain buns, I use cooked spelt left over from the previous day, without dressing, from my spelt salad. In the stand mixer, I immediately put the flour and crumble the brewer’s yeast. I start mixing and add the rest of the ingredients: the spelt, flax seeds, sunflower seeds, and for aroma, the anise seeds. I add the water and salt.
I start the stand mixer and let it run gently for 10 minutes. I cover it directly in the mixer and let the dough double for at least two hours.
When the dough has risen well, I do a couple more folds and then divide it into 8 parts, each weighing 150 g.
I place the 4-grain buns directly on the baking tray with parchment paper.
With the bread scorer, I make two cross cuts to facilitate leavening.
I cover with plastic wrap and let it rise again for 1 hour.
The 4-grain buns have doubled. I turn on the oven to 392°F.
I remove the plastic wrap and bake the buns for 10 minutes at 392°F, then lower the temperature to 356°F and continue cooking for another 25 minutes.
Beautiful and very soft, my 4-grain buns are ready for the oven.
After the total 35 minutes of cooking, I turn off the oven and leave a crack open with a wooden spoon to let the steam out.
And here they are, ready to enjoy, my buns.
I often make the 4-grain buns and use them to accompany appetizers of artichokes in oil or with sun-dried tomato pâté, always homemade by me.
Advice
Besides the 4-grain buns, I would also like to propose turmeric bread, very easy to prepare and delicious.
https://blog.giallozafferano.it/vaipinacucina/ricetta-pane-alla-curcuma/
https://blog.giallozafferano.it/vaipinacucina/ricetta-pane-alla-curcuma/
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Does spelt contain gluten?
Unfortunately, spelt contains gluten and is therefore not suitable for those following a gluten-free diet.
How do I calculate the amount of water needed to make bread with semolina flour?
To make bread with semolina flour, the amount of water varies between 60% and 70% of the flour weight. In my case, about 400 ml of water will be required for 600 g of semolina flour.
