Manna bread is healthy and very easy to make. It has various health benefits too. This bread is considered one of the oldest food that we humans used to eat. Its history goes as far as biblical days.
The name ‘Manna’ has its own stories of origin. Different books tell different stories about the meaning of the word. Various books state that ‘Manna’ means ‘the miraculous food that helped mankind’. Another translation of the word is ‘unexpected gift from God’.
To make Manna bread, soak the wheat berries in water for one day until they sprout. Then, put the wheat berries, raisins, cinnamon, and salt in a mixer and blend until a smooth dough is formed. Roll the dough into a ball and place it on a baking tray. Bake it for about 3 hours. Take it out after that and let it cool. Your Manna bread is ready.
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What Equipment Will You Need To Make Manna Bread?
- Large Bowl and Cloth– Keep the soaked wheat berries in a large bowl and cover the with a cloth so they sprout.
- Mixer– Mix and blend everything to form the dough in the mixer.
- Baking Sheet lined with Parchment Paper– When you take the dough out of the mixer, place and shape it on the baking sheet.
- Oven– Latly, pop it in the oven and bake the manna bread for sometime.
- Knife– When you finally have your manna bread, let it cool and slice it.
How Much Time Will You Need To Make Manna Bread?
| Preparation time | Cooking time | Total time |
| 1 Day | 3 Hours | 1 Day 3 Hours |
What Ingredients Will You Need For Manna Bread
- Wheat Berries- Wheat berries are the ‘manna’ ingredient for this bread.
- Raisins- Raisins add a little sweet and sour taste to the bread.
- Cinnamon– Cinnamon gives the bread a sweet aroma.
- Sea Salt– A little sea salt to balance everything.
Steps To Make Manna Bread
1. Sprouting
Take a large bowl and fill it with water. Put the wheat berries into it and let it rest for one whole day.
When the size of the wheat berries has doubled, cover it with any cloth or breathable lid. The next day, wash and rinse the wheat berries again. Let them dry completely and keep them aside.
2. Checking Sprouts
Check the sprouts the next day. They should be as long as the kernel. Make sure the sprouts are not extra long as it will make them taste bitter. Now, you can start making the bread.
3. Bread Time
Put raisins, salt, cinnamon, and wheat berries into a mixer. Mix them until a soft dough is formed. Mold the ready dough into a loaf shape with greased hands. Line a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Place the baking tray in the oven. Bake it for about three hours at 120oC. Take it out of the oven. Let it cool for some time and then, slice it into pieces.
Nutritional Information
| Calories | 162.7 |
| Protein | 6.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 34.6 g |
| Fat | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sugar | 0 mg |
| Dietary Fiber | 7 g |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
How Will The Manna Bread Look And Taste Like?
The bread looks brown and bakes. You can see and taste the sweet and sour raisins. The bread is a little dry but tastes good. The biblical version of manna describes it like wafers that taste like honey.
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Manna Bread Recipe
Equipment
- Large Bowl
- Cloth
- Mixer
- Baking Sheet lined with Parchment Paper
- Oven
- Knife
Ingredients
- 2 cups Wheat Berries
- ½ cup Raisins
- ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
Instructions
- Take a large bowl and fill it with water. Put the wheat berries into it and let it rest for one whole day.
- When the size of the wheat berries has doubled, cover it with any cloth or breathable lid.
- The next day, wash and rinse the wheat berries again. Let them dry completely and keep them aside.
- Check for sprouts the next day. Then, add the wheat berries, raisins, cinnamon, and salt to the mixer and turn it on. Mix until a smooth dough is formed.
- Take the dough out and place it on the baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Shape the dough into a loaf and place the baking tray in the oven.
- Bake it for about three hours at 120oC. Take it out of the oven. Let it cool for some time and then, slice it into pieces.
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So, this was all about manna bread. I hope you enjoyed this recipe. Tell me in the comments how well you liked it. See you next time. Until then, happy cooking!
