Hemp Bread and Baking

Sure! Here are two recipes for hemp bread: one for a classic hemp seed bread and another for a gluten-free version.

Classic Hemp Seed Bread

Ingredients:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
• 1/2 cup hemp seeds
• 1/4 cup flax seeds
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
• 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
• 1 1/4 cups warm water (110°F/45°C)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Yeast: In a small bowl, dissolve the honey or maple syrup in the warm water. Sprinkle the yeast on top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, hemp seeds, flax seeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, and salt.
3. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Add the frothy yeast mixture and olive oil to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
4. Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add a bit more flour.
5. First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
6. Shape the Dough: Punch down the dough and shape it into a loaf. Place the loaf in a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan.
7. Second Rise: Cover the loaf pan with a damp cloth and let it rise for another 30-45 minutes, or until it has doubled in size again.
8. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
9. Bake: Bake the bread for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
10. Cool: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.