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    Freekeh Damper


    Source of Recipe


    Freekeh people


    Recipe Introduction


    Use any spicy herb or spice instead of mountain pepper if you like


    List of Ingredients


    • 250g (1 1/2 cups) wholegrain freekeh
    • 1 litre boiling water
    • 2 tsp ground native pepper leaf
    • 1kg self raising flour
    • 2 tsp sugar
    • 50ml olive oil
    • 375ml beer
    • 1 cup bran
    • 2 tsp salt


    Instructions


    1. Pour boiling water over freekeh and allow to stand overnight. Drain reserving 350ml of the water
    2. Put grains, flour, oil, pepperleaf, salt, sugar and beer in a large bowl. Add most of the water.
    3. Mix dough together adding more water or flour as needed.
    4. Work it into a rough, sticky, moist dough (avoid overworking)
    5. Scrape onto a floured bench, dust hands with flour and knead for 4-5 minutesd to get a smooth consistency.
    6. Divide in 2
    7. Oil 2 log moulds with extra oil and coat with bran. Roll dough to shape of moulds, place in, brush with water and sprinkle heavily with bran.
    8. Cut slits in the top with a knife. Bake 180C for 45 mins.


 

 

 


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