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Khapli Wheat Buttermilk Bread

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Khapli Wheat Buttermilk Bread
Buns For Your Next Weekend Bake

3 mins
Cooking Time
Difficult
Difficulty
12
Ingredients
Diet
Khapli wheat, also known as emmer wheat, has gained prominence in recent years for its nutritional value. The prices might still be steep because it has not become a mainstream atta yet, but given that its home is in the Indian regions of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh, going back nearly 10,000 years, it is wise to indulge in local eating. Khapli wheat has a lower gluten content, which is why baking can be a struggle, but not impossible. It has higher fibre levels and a richer micronutrient profile than usual wheat, making it worth a try in baked goods like bread. It is often associated with better digestion, slower glucose release, and improved satiety, making it a preferred choice for health-conscious individuals. Quality brands like Aashirvaad Chakki Khapli Atta bring this ancient grain into modern kitchens. The khapli wheat recipe of buttermilk bread below might be coarser and denser than your usual maida loaf, but it has more nutrients and is better for your body. The yeast is first proofed twice to develop the gluten in the dough, and then baked with an egg wash applied to the bread buns. You can also choose to make a bread loaf by shaping the dough into a rectangular shape instead of a spherical one.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
3 cupsAashirvaad Chakki Khapli Atta
3 cupsBread flour
1 cupButtermilk
1 cupWarm water (adjust as needed)
4 1/2 tspYeast
1 tbspSugar
4 tbspButter
2 tbspMolasses
1 1/2 tspSalt
1 beatenEgg (for wash)
(to sprinkle)Oats or seeds
2 tbspMelted butter (for rolls)

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Activating the yeast

Take half a cup of warm water, and add the yeast and sugar to it. Let the yeast activate while you prepare the other ingredients.

Step 1
Step 1: Activating the yeast
5 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Mixing the activated yeast with butter and liquids
10 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Mixing the bread and khapli wheat flours
15 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Mixing the bread and khapli wheat flours
2 hours 10 minutes

FAQs

Buttermilk adds acidity, which helps tenderise gluten, improves softness, and creates a moist crumb. It’s particularly crucial for khapli wheat, which tends to yield denser loaves.