The Secret Ingredient You're Missing

I've recently found a yummy new recipe that's perfect for those of us looking for a delicious, low gluten, baking option. It's a fluffy, soft roll that's perfect for sopping up your favorite soups, stews, or lasagna… and with this chilly weather, YES PLEASE.

The Secret Ingredient: Einkorn Flour
Einkorn flour is a unique grain that, while containing gluten, offers a significantly different gluten structure than modern wheat flour. This difference makes it a great choice for those who are gluten-sensitive or looking to reduce their gluten intake.

Einkorn Flour: A Closer Look

• Gluten Index: Einkorn scores a zero on the Gluten Index, indicating that its gluten is weak and brittle, unlike the strong, elastic gluten found in modern wheat.

• Gluten Composition: The ratio of glutenins to gliadins in einkorn is different from that of modern wheat. This, combined with the weaker gluten structure, makes einkorn gluten more digestible.

• Gluten Content: While einkorn does contain gluten, it's often easier to digest than the gluten in modern wheat.

A Note for Celiac Disease and Wheat Allergy Sufferers
It's important to note that einkorn flour is not recommended for people with celiac disease or a wheat allergy. However, for those who are gluten-sensitive, einkorn can be a valuable addition to their diet.

Nutritional Benefits
Einkorn flour is a good source of protein, fiber, iron, and other essential nutrients. It can be used in place of whole wheat flour in most recipes. Here's the recipe from The Care Free Kitchen Blog I found that checks all the boxes... I hope you love it too!

FLUFFY EINKORN ROLLS

Ingredients:

• 1 ¼ cup milk

• 2 tablespoons yeast

• ¼ cup sugar

• 1 ½ teaspoon salt

• 4 cups einkorn all-purpose flour

• 1 medium egg (for egg wash)

• 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)

• 2 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions:

1. Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine the yeast, sugar, and warm milk. Stir until dissolved and let the yeast mixture sit for a few minutes until it becomes frothy.

2. Mix the dough: In a mixer, combine half of the flour, salt, and yeast mixture. Mix on low speed until the flour is combined. Gradually add the remaining flour, ¼ cup at a time, until the dough pulls away from the sides of the mixer.

3. Let the dough rise: Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size. (Tip: turning on the oven to “warm” and then turning it off for the dough to rise In there speeds this up!)

4. Mix again: Once the dough has raised to double, Mix again and add in remaining flour ¼ cup at a time to get the dough to pull away from the edges of the bowl again. Let the dough raise till double again.

5. Shape and bake: Sprinkle remaining flour on your counter and use to hand knead the dough. Divide the dough into 15 pieces, shape into balls, and place them in a greased baking pan. Brush with egg wash (egg and water frothed) and let rise again until doubled in size.

6. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F.

7. Bake: Place the rolls in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes.

8. Finish: Brush with melted butter before serving.

If you decide to make these, please let me know how you like them!

Blessings,
Abbie