Jonika asked me the other day about the process of soaking grains before making bread. I don’t know how many of you are aware that I am a big freak when it comes to organics, whole grains and nutrition… even though you might not think so here.  We spent several years as wholefoods vegans and then vegetarians before choosing to return to a omnivorius diet.
Anyway, exactly what is grain soaking and why in the world would you do it?

 
Of all of the types of bread that I have made over the years there are a few that are classic. A few that i make over and over and over just because they are perfect. This is one of them.
Oatmeal bread makes a hearty and filling bread that is full of good things like fiber and B vitamins. It just tastes like a country morning. When toasted it is crisper than other toast, I think, and the nutty oatmeal flavor is more pronounced. We like it a lot as a sandwich bread, and …read more

Cooking spray and flour for Bundt pan
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour
1/3 cup poppy seeds
the zest from 1 lemon, finely chopped or grated
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 3/4 cup sugar
4 large eggs
the juice from 1 large lemon
1 cup non-fat plain yogurt
1 cup confectioner’s sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Spray and flour Bundt pan and set aside. Whisk flours, poppy seeds, lemon zest, baking soda and salt in a bowl and set aside. Cream butter and sugar together in mixer bowl …read more