Kamut bread is a tasty type of bread made from Kamut flour. Kamut flour comes from an ancient grain called Kamut that is known to have lots of protein and nutrients.
The bread made from Kamut flour has a yummy, nutty flavor with hints of butter and sweetness. It also has a rich and complex taste. Another good thing about Kamut bread is that it is easy to digest. This means it could be a healthy option for people who can’t eat gluten.
To make Kamut bread, you use Kamut flour, water, yeast, honey, salt and olive oil. You bake it until it turns a golden brown color. Then you can eat it on its own or have it with soups, salads or toasted with toppings.
The bread can be made with just Kamut flour or you can mix Kamut flour with other kinds of flour like wheat flour. Using something called a “pre-ferment” like poolish or biga before baking can make the bread even more delicious and soft.
Kamut Bread Ingredients
Kamut flour – This ancient whole grain flour gives the bread protein, nutrients and a nutty flavor.
Warm water – Between 110-115°F, this activates the yeast and allows the dough to rise.
Kamut bread with yeast – Acting as a leavener, yeast helps the bread rise when baked. Instant yeast is commonly used.
Olive oil – Adds moisture and a tasty flavor to the finished bread.
Honey or sugar – Feeds the yeast for rising and provides natural sweetness.
Salt – Enhances flavor and regulates the fermentation process.
Ground flaxseed (optional) – Offers extra fiber and nutrients if added to the dough.
Dough enhancer/vital wheat gluten (optional) – Can improve the texture and rise, but aren’t necessary in the recipe.
How To Make Kamut Bread
Gather the ingredients – Kamut flour, warm water, yeast, honey/sugar, olive oil, salt, and optional ingredients. You’ll also need bowls, a mixer (optional), and a bread pan.
Heat the water to 110-115°F and add to a bowl with yeast and honey/sugar. Let sit for 10 minutes.
In a separate bowl, mix the Kamut flour, optional ingredients like flaxseed, and salt, oil.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms. Knead by hand or mixer for 5-10 minutes until elastic.
Cover dough and let rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
Punch down dough and shape into two loaves. Place in greased bread pan.
Cover loaves and let rise again for 35-45 minutes until domed and 1-2 inches above pan.
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Bake loaves for 20-25 minutes until the inside hits 190°F.
Remove bread from oven and pan. Cool on rack before slicing.
Just follow these easy steps to make delicious homemade Kamut bread!
Ingredients
3 cups warm water (110-115 degrees)
1 1/2 tbsp Saf Instant Yeast
1/4 cup honey
4-5 cups Kamut flour
1/4 cup ground flaxseed
1 tbsp sea salt
3 tbsp dough enhancer/vital wheat gluten (optional and not necessary)
1/3 cup olive oil
How To Make 100% Kamut Bread Recipe
Ingredients: Kamut flour, warm water, olive oil, honey/sugar, salt, instant yeast
Use only fresh milled Kamut flour for the whole-grain nutritional benefits.
Mix the flour, water, oil, honey/sugar, salt and yeast in a bowl.
Knead the dough well by hand until smooth and elastic.
Let the dough rise by covering the bowl until doubled in size.
After rising, shape the dough into loaves.
Bake the loaves in the oven until lightly browned.
Ingredients
4 cups Fresh Milled Kamut Flour (480g)
1 3/4 cups Warm Water (410g)
3 tbsp Light Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 tbsp Sugar or Honey
1 1/4 tsp Salt
2 tsp Instant Yeast