I haven't tried this personally, but a bread book I have recommends
Diastatic Malt as an alternative yeast food. Wheat berries are
available in health-food stores.
Karen
* Exported from MasterCook *
Diastatic Malt, An Alternative to Sugar
Recipe By : Whole Foods for the Whole Family
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories :
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup wheat berries
tepid water
In a seed sprouter or a wide-mouth quart canning jar, with the ring
fitted with a plastic strainer, fine cheesecloth or rust-proof mesh
screening, soak wheat berries overnight in water to cover. Drain well
and place the jar in a shallow pan, tilted so that excess water can
drain out and air can circulate. Cover loosely with a cloth. Keep in a
warm, dark place, rinsing and draining twice a day. When the sprouts
are about the same length as the grain, rinse and drain well and spread
the sprouts on 2 ungreased cookie sheets. Dry in a 150F oven, no
hotter, for about 8 hours, or until sprouts are crunchy. Grind them in
a food mill, seed grinder or blender. Store in a dry, airtight
container in the refrigerator. Will keep indefinitely. Use in yeast
breads at the rate of about 1 T. malt in place of about 1/4 C. honey or
other sweetener. Use to flavor milkshakes and cereal, too.
>From Karen Sonnessa <ksonness@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
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