Why is my einkorn bread so dense?

The basic formula is: 24 ounces of water by weight, 32 ounces flour by weight, or 750 grams water/1,000 grams flour. But because the gluten is lower, the rise was less exuberant, the resting loaf spread sideways, and the result was denser than what I get with white all-purpose flour.

Does einkorn bread rise?

Since einkorn has a very weak gluten, it is better to underproof and only allow the dough to rise by 40-50%. If you allow the dough to double, it will deflate in the oven. When baking with yeast, watch your dough carefully and do not allow the dough to over-proof.

Why does einkorn not work for baking as well as modern wheat?

Yeasted einkorn dough doesn't rise like modern wheat dough. This is particularly true with einkorn bread. Don't expect big, fluffy dough during the initial rise. Yeasted einkorn dough does not double in size like modern wheat yeasted dough. This can also be expected when baking the dough.

Why is einkorn flour so sticky?

Just a little drizzle and only added once. I'm using freshly grounded whole grain Einkorn flour in the video, which can be much stickier. ✨ Einkorn has very weak gluten, therefore the dough won't be very elastic, hence the stickiness. The more you knead and work your dough, the more sticky it will be.

Does einkorn flour spike insulin?

Virgin Wheat flour uses the grain einkorn rather than regular refined wheat grains. It is non-processed, non-hybridized, non-GMO and has a low glycemic load, meaning it won't spike your blood sugar level.

That's partly due to its much lower gluten content. It's not gluten-free, but it is lower in gluten and possibly easier on the digestive system than traditional wheat flour. If you don't have celiac disease, einkorn flour is a great choice and definitely preferable to whole wheat.

Do you need to knead einkorn flour?

Einkorn is a completely different type of flour and doesn't need to be kneaded like regular, all-purpose flour. Einkorn dough will be wet and sticky because of the lower gluten content, so don't be alarmed.

How can I make my bread fluffier instead of dense?

Potato Flakes or Potato Water Starch helps the dough by trapping the gas from the yeast in the dough and makes the bubbles stronger. This helps the bread to rise and be lighter and fluffier. If you are boiling potatoes, you can use the unsalted water in place of the water in your bread recipe to help out the yeast.

What causes homemade bread to be too dense?

There may be several reasons for a dense, cake like texture in bread. It may indicate the kneading wasn't enough for the gluten to develop properly, or the dough was proved for too short a time or the dough may have been too dry. It is also worth checking the flour you used.

Why is my whole grain bread so dense?

The reason why whole wheat loaves end up so dense is because whole wheat flour has very little gluten as compared to white all-purpose flour. Gluten is important for giving the dough – and final loaves – structure. Without it, loaves tend to end up flat and dense.

What to know about baking with einkorn flour?

Einkorn's gluten is weaker than normal flour, so when you let a loaf of bread made with dry active yeast rise, don't let it proof to the old standard “let the dough rise until it has doubled in size.” If the dough rises too much, it will deflate in the oven.

Einkorn Naan Recipe - A Girl Worth Saving (2024)

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Last Updated on February 13, 2022

Cook this easy einkorn naan recipe in your cast iron pan and you’ll get pillowy soft bread. Perfect with your favorite curry or you can use it as pita bread!

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I discovered the magic of Indian food when I was a college freshman at NAU. There was a small Indian restaurant in this hole in the wall plaza.

I swear I must have eaten 10lbs of yellow curry all wrapped in hot, pillowy soft naan. I literally dreamed of that meal and found my way back there more times that I can count on all hands and toes.

I thought I would never have naan again but well, life changes and from time to time I will make Einkorn naan.

So why Einkorn flour? Well, it’s an ancient variety of wheat that has not been hybridized. What that means is that is naturally has lower gluten and often, people who are gluten sensitive can eat it with no issues.

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It’s also serious an amazing tasting flour!

Now on to the good stuff the recipe. The first time I made this we ate is all in one sitting. I wish I was joking but I’m not. My favorite way to eat this bread is as pita with grilled chicken, salad and topped with ranch.

Yield: 10

Ingredients

1 cup warm water
1 tablespoons honey
1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
4 cups all-purpose einkorn flour
1/4 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 egg
4 tablespoons butter, melted - for cooking
(optional topping: chopped fresh cilantro)

Instructions

Stir together warm water and honey until the honey has dissolved.Add the water mixture to the bowl and sprinkle the yeast on top of the water. Whisk the mixture to mix it in with the water.

Then let it sit for 5-10 minute until the yeast is foamy.

Next add in the egg and sour cream and whisk until blended.

Then add in the rest of your ingredients (except for the butter) and mix with a spoon until you have a dough.

Remove dough from the mixing bowl, and use your hands to shape it into a ball.

Grease the mixing bowl with olive oil, then place the dough ball back in the bowl and cover it with a piece of saran wrap or a damp kitchen towel. Place in a warm location and let it rise until the dough has nearly doubled in size - about 1 hour.

Once the dough is ready, transfer it to a floured work surface. Then cut the dough into 8 separate pieces. Roll each into a ball with your hands, then place on the floured surface and use a rolling pin to roll out the dough into a large circle until the dough is a little less than 1/4-inch thick.

Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add in a tsp of the melted butter.

Add a piece of the rolled-out dough to the pan and cook for 1 minute, or until the dough begins to bubble and the bottom turns lightly golden.

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I want to try this recipe, please tell me if the melted 2 tablespoons of butter are added to naan mixture or reserved for frying it? Thanks for sharing!
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- They are for frying.
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- I hate that I saw this comment after I already made my dough. Recipe said to add all the ingredients. I added the butter to the dough. I couldn’t figure out why my dough was so wet and sticky. Now I know why. 😢 Well, we will see how it turns out.
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This will be my 2nd time making this. It is GREAT! Thanks for the recipe!
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I don’t use Instagram and don’t wish to sign up. Re your einkorn naan recipe, once you roll out the circles of dough, how can you keep them from sticking to each other. before cooking? Would a sheet of parchment paper between each work? Also, can I add either sesame or poppy seed to the dough? If so, how much.? Once the naan rounds are cooled, how do you store them? Can you freeze them without having them dry out too much? THANK YOU for this einkorn recipe — I’ve really been craving naan or pita and you came to the rescue.
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- No worries, you don’t need Instagram for the recipe! To prevent the rolled-out naan circles from sticking to each other, you can use a sheet of parchment paper between them. Adding sesame or poppy seeds to the dough is a great idea! You can sprinkle them on top before cooking or knead them into the dough (around 1-2 tablespoons). To store the cooled naan rounds, you can keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for a day or two. For longer storage, freeze them with parchment paper in between to avoid sticking and drying out. You’re welcome, and enjoy your delicious einkorn naan!
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Loved this recipe! In fact, it’s soooo similar to my recipe for bread except for the egg! Btw, have you tried making this with whole grain einkorn?
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- So glad you enjoyed it. I have not tried it with whole grain einkorn.
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