Ezekiel Bread

Ezekiel Bread

Other Names : Essene bread, manna bread, sprouted grain bread, Tarwekiembrood

Ezekiel 4:9 says "Take also unto thee Wheat, and Barley, and beans, and lentils, and millet, and Spelt, and put them in one vessel and make bread of it."

Ezekiel bread was inspired by bible scripture about Ezekiel, who survived off this bread for two years while he was in the desert. The bread that was eaten by Ezekiel and the ancient Essenses was called "manna bread" which was heated by the desert sun and eaten uncooked. Claims are that the six grains and legumes, when sprouted and combined, create a protein that closely resembles the protein found in milk and eggs. The Food for Life website sells this bread and claims it to be "84.3% as efficient as the highest recognized source of protein, containing all 9 essential amino acids". This makes Ezekiel Bread a perfect choice for those who want to work more whole grains into their diet, and cut back on refined carbohydrates.

Special Precautions of Ezekiel Bread

Ezekiel bread is flourless but Not Gluten-Free : The bread contains naturally occurring gluten that is found in whole grains. Therefore, the bread is not considered Gluten-Free.

Benefits and uses of Ezekiel Bread are

The magic of Ezekiel Bread is the sprouted grains. Food for Life says this on their bread package, "We believe in sprouting the grains we use in our bread because sprouting is the best way to release all of the vital nutrients stored in whole grains.”

• Great source of vitamin C, vitamin B, and amino acids
• soaking uncooked grains and seeds so that they "sprout" and are edible, creates amino acids such as Lysine, which fights cancer and heart disease .
• The presence of these powerful antioxidants - and the absence of processed flour and sugar - gives Ezekiel bread its miraculous brain fortifying qualities.
• Great source of complete protein. In fact, it’s rated 84.3% efficient as a source of protein-comparable to milk or eggs.
• Because of the unique way it’s made, it’s more digestible than ordinary bread.

Ezekiel Bread Recipe

This is the bread that Ezekiel lived off of while he was in the desert for two years. It is supposed to be nutritionally complete. The recipe callls for grinding your own flour fron a variety of grains and dried beans. Yields 2 loaves. Ingredients:

• 2-1/2 cups wheat berries
• 1-1/2 cups spelt flour
• 1/2 cup barley
• 1/2 cup millet
• 1/4 cup dry green lentils
• 2 tablespoons dry Great Northern beans
• 2 tablespoons dry kidney beans
• 2 tablespoons dried pinto beans
• 4 cups warm water
• 1 cup honey
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons salt

Directions:
Measure the water, honey, olive oil, and yeast into a large bowl. Let sit for 3 to 5 minutes.
Stir all of the grains and beans together until well mixed. Grind in a flour mill. Add fresh milled flour and salt to the yeast mixture; stir until well mixed, about 10 minutes. The dough will be like that of a batter bread. Pour dough into two greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pans.
Let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until dough has reached the top of the pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes, or until loaves are golden brown.
Makes 24 servings

Nutrition information per serving:
Calories: 221
Total Fat: 5.4g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 585mg
Total Carbohydrates: 40g
Dietary Fiber: 5.3g
Protein: 5.8g

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