Bread Machine Ezekiel Bread

Prepare the Grain Mixture: In a coffee grinder or spice grinder, finely grind the black beans, lentils, kidney beans, and barley. Ensure they are ground to a fine powder for the best texture. (5 minutes)

Load the Bread Machine: Add the warm milk, warm water, lightly beaten egg, olive oil, and honey to the bread machine pan. Then, add the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, millet flour, rye flour, cracked wheat, ground bean mixture, wheat germ, and salt. Finally, sprinkle the bread machine yeast on top. (5 minutes)

Initiate the Dough Cycle: Select the 'Dough' cycle on your bread machine and start the machine. Allow the cycle to run its course, typically around 90 minutes, until the dough is fully mixed and kneaded. (90 minutes)

Shape the Loaf: Once the dough cycle is complete, gently remove the dough from the bread machine pan. On a lightly floured surface or pastry cloth, roll the dough out slightly and shape it into a loaf. (10 minutes)

Proof the Dough: Grease a loaf pan and place the shaped dough inside. Cover the pan with a damp cloth and let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled in volume. This usually takes about 40 minutes, but can vary depending on the temperature. (40 minutes)

Preheat the Oven: While the dough is proofing, preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). (15 minutes)

Initial Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). (10 minutes)

Final Bake: Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue to bake for an additional 30 to 35 minutes, or until the loaf is nicely browned and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom. (30-35 minutes)

Cool and Enjoy: Remove the baked loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy the wholesome goodness of your homemade Ezekiel bread.