This post may contain affiliate links from which TFL may earn small commissions. We never link to products or companies we don’t personally use, have personal knowledge of, or recommend for our family and friends. Learn More
by Rhonda 14 Comments
Whether you’re new to Einkorn flour or have been using it for a while, this Einkorn bread recipe is sure to please. This recipe can be made in a bread machine or oven, so it’s perfect for any level of baker. This recipe yields a delicious loaf that is perfect for sandwiches, toast, or simply eating on its own. Let’s get baking!
Baking with Einkorn wheat flour is becoming more popular as people learn about the benefits of this ancient grain. Einkorn flour bread has a nutty flavor and a slightly denser texture than bread made with modern wheat.
Despite its numerous benefits, there is a learning curve when switching to Einkorn. For the past few years, I have been perfecting my family’s favorite recipes for Einkorn flour. I share my best tips and recipes with you so that you don’t need to waste time and money on trial and error.
This recipe comes in two variations, one for the bread machine and another for oven-baking. You can use our handy Einkorn Conversion chart to substitute whole wheat Einkorn flour instead of all-purpose in your recipes! Now for the Einkorn bread recipe.
In This Article show
Einkorn Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 4cupsEinkorn flour
- 1 1/2cupswarm water – 110-115 degrees F
- 1packetof active dry yeast
- 1tspreal salt
- 2Tbspunsalted butter, cut into small cubes and softened
- 1/4tspground ginger powder
- 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
Notes
- Einkorn is heavier than other flours but both ginger and ACV help with the rise. Don’t worry, you won’t taste them at all.
- I use raw, organic ACV that is 25% acidity. If you use a 5% acidity ACV, you may have to increase the amount to 1 tsp to get the rise you want.
- Find more Einkorn bread-making tips.
- Read about why we use real salt.
Instructions for Oven Baking
- Put flour, ginger, and yeast in a bowl and combine well.
- Add the butter cubes and combine them until they’re smaller chunks. Don’t worry about them being chunky.
- Add the ACV and salt to the warm water.
- If you have an electric mixer with a bread hook, use that. If you don’t have a mixer, you can knead the dough by hand.
- Turn the mixer to low and slowly add the warm water mixture to the flour while mixing on low for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes of mixing, turn off the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Next, place the dough in a greased bowl and turn to coat all sides. Cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel.
- Allow bread to rise in a warm area for 25 minutes.
- Overproofing Einkorn dough will cause it to collapse when baked so be careful not to overprove.
- Butter or oil a bread pan.
- Shape the dough to the form of your bread pan then place it seam-side down into the pan.
- I prefer to work bread with hands moistened with water, but you can oil or butter your hands instead.
- Cover the pan with plastic wrap or a moist towel and let the bread rise for another 25 minutes. If the bread rises to touch the cover, remove it and let it continue to rise uncovered.
- Bake in a preheated 375-degree F oven for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown.
- Place the pan on a cooling rack and allow it to sit for 10 minutes.
- Turn the bread out on the cooling rack and let it sit until completely cool before slicing. This will take about an hour.
- I must confess, I often slice the end off and try it with some butter before it”s cool.
Instructions for Bread Machine
- Add water and ACV to the bread machine pan.
- Then add, in this order:
- The flour.
- Make a well in the middle of it and add the yeast.
- Next, add the salt to one end.
- Lastly, divide the butter cubes between the corners of the pan.
- Every bread machine is different so adjust these directions to your machine.
- (1) Set a 10-minute mixing/kneading cycle.
- I have to set my machine on the whole wheat bread setting and then set a timer to remind me to stop it after the mixing cycle. I do this because this setting has a 10-minute kneading(mixing) cycle.
- (2) Once the mixing cycle is complete, set a 50-minute rising (or fermenting as it’s called on my machine) cycle.
- (3) When the time has passed, set a 50-minute bake cycle. Set the crust to the brownness you want, I use the medium setting.
- (1) Set a 10-minute mixing/kneading cycle.
- If you have a customizable cycle that is awesome. Set the above parameters and start the machine.
- Once the bread is finished baking, remove the pan from the machine. Set it on a cooling rack and allow it to cool for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, turn the loaf out of the pan onto the cooling rack and allow it to cool completely before slicing.
- Letting it cool completely will help prevent a crumbly loaf.
How to Store Homemade Bread
- Homemade bread can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days
- It will keep for about 2 weeks if kept in the fridge.
- It can be frozen for 6 months. You can slice it first and wrap individual slices in parchment or freezer paper before placing them in a freezer bag. It will lose freshness the longer it’s stored.
I store my bread in slices and/or in the freezer.
- For longer storage, I freeze them and thaw them out the night before I need them.
- After the bread is completely cooled, I slice it into thin slices.
- The pieces that don’t cut well enough for sandwiches, I wrap in a piece of parchment paper and put them in a food storage bag or box for toast.
- For sandwiches, two sandwich pieces are wrapped in a piece of parchment paper and placed in a food storage bag or container.
- I write “toast” or “sandwich” on the outside of the bag or on a piece of freezer tape on the container.
Einkorn Bread Recipe
This recipe can be made in a bread machine or oven, so it’s perfect for any level of baker. This recipe yields a delicious loaf that is perfect for sandwiches, toast, or simply eating on its own. Let’s get baking!
5 from 3 votes
Like this recipe? Give it a star rating to help other cooks find it!
PrintPin
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes mins
Cook Time: 55 minutes mins
Rising Time: 50 minutes mins
Total Time: 2 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
Servings: 14 or more
Calories: 16kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups All-purpose Einkorn Flour
- 1 ½ cups warm water – 110-115 degrees F
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 tsp real salt
- 2 Tbs unsalted butter, cut into cubes and softened
- ¼ tsp ground ginger powder
- ½ tsp apple cider vinegar - See notes
Instructions
Instructions for Oven Baking
Put flour, ginger, yeast in a bowl and combine well.
Add the butter cubes and combine them until they're smaller chunks. Don't worry about them being chunky.
Add the ACV and salt to the warm water.
If you have an electric mixer with a bread hook, use that. If you don’t have a mixer, you can knead the dough by hand.
Turn the mixer to low and slowly add the warm water mixture to the flour while mixing on low for 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes of mixing, turn off the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Next, place the dough in a greased bowl and turn to coat all sides. Cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel.
Allow bread to rise in a warm area for 25 minutes.
Overproofing Einkorn dough will cause it to collapse when baked so be careful not to overprove.
Butter or oil a bread pan.
Shape the dough to the form of your bread pan then place it seam-side down into the pan.
I prefer to work bread with hands moistened with water, but you can oil or butter your hands instead.
Cover the pan with plastic wrap or a moist towel and let the bread rise for another 25 minutes. If the bread rises to touch the cover, remove it and let it continue to rise uncovered.
Bake in a preheated 375-degree F oven for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown.
Place the pan on a cooling rack and allow it to sit for 10 minutes.
Turn the bread out on the cooling rack and let it sit until completely cool before slicing. This will take about an hour.
Instructions For Bread Machine
Add water and ACV to the bread machine pan.
Then add to the pan, in this order:
The flour. Make a well in the middle of it and add the yeast.
Next, add the salt to one end.
Lastly, divide the butter cubes between the corners of the pan.
Every bread machine is different so adjust these directions to your machine.
(1) Set a 10-minute mixing/kneading cycle.
I have to set my machine on the whole wheat bread setting and then set a timer to remind me to stop it after the mixing cycle. I do this because this setting has a 10-minute kneading(mixing) cycle.
(2) Once the mixing cycle is complete, set a 50-minute rising (or fermenting as it’s called on my machine) cycle.
(3) When the time has passed, set a 50-minute bake cycle. Set the crust to the brownness you want, I use the medium setting.
If you have a customizable cycle that is awesome. Set the above parameters and start the machine.
Once the bread is finished baking, remove the pan from the machine. Set it on a cooling rack and allow it to cool for 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, turn the loaf out of the pan onto the cooling rack and allow it to cool completely before slicing.
Letting it cool completely will help prevent a crumbly loaf.
Notes
- Einkorn is heavier than other flours but both ginger and ACV help with the rise. Don’t worry, you won’t taste them at all.
- I use raw, organic ACV that is 25% acidity. If you use a 5% acidity ACV, you may have to increase the amount to 1 tsp to get the rise you want.
- Find moreEinkorn bread-making tips.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Einkorn Bread Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
16
Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.4
g
Cholesterol
4
mg
1
%
Sodium
168
mg
7
%
Potassium
6
mg
%
Fiber
0.1
g
%
Sugar
0.004
g
%
Protein
0.2
g
%
Vitamin A
50
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
0.001
mg
%
Calcium
2
mg
%
Iron
0.02
mg
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Wrap Up
This Einkorn Bread Recipe is perfect for those with gluten sensitivities or who are looking for a healthier alternative to white bread or processed store-bought bread. The benefits of Einkorn flour include being more nutritious and easier to digest than modern wheat varieties. Give this recipe a try today and let us know how it turned out in the comments below! Trust us – there’s no going back after that!
As always, we’re here to help.
You May Also Enjoy:
Tasty Einkorn Tortillas Recipe
Deliciously Easy Einkorn Popovers
Instant Pot Einkorn Cinnamon Bread
Join TFL Community on Social Media
Previous Post: « Understanding Planting Zones For A Successful Garden
Next Post: The Black Star Chicken Breed: Everything You Want to Know »
Reader Interactions
Comments
Nancy says
Thank you so much for this recipe! I recently read of the benefits of einkorn flour so have been checking out recipes and finally followed through with this one. I used my mixer with the dough hook for 10 minutes and then followed the directions for baking in the oven. Absolutely perfect! I think this is one that my husband and I can have on hand to use as our “regular” bread. I am looking forward to checking out more of your recipes since this one turned out so well. Thank you for taking the time to post these for the benefit of so many newbies…and I’m sure even seasoned einkorn bakers. 🙂
Reply
Rhonda says
Hi Nancy, I’m thrilled you found a recipe you love. If you run into anything in any of my recipes, feel free to reach out. I’ll do all I can to help! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with me.
Reply
Kerri says
So, my bread maker makes a 2 pound loaf, will this recipe make a 1 pound? Then, shall I just double everything for a 2 pound loaf?
Reply
Rhonda says
Hi Kerri, If your bread maker makes a two pound loaf it should have a setting for a one pound loaf, however, you can double the recipe to make a 2 pound loaf. I’ve never tried because it’s just the two of us, so let me know how it works for you.
Reply
Sheryl Shedd says
I used whole wheat Einkhorn flour and it didn’t rise much at all…what should I do differently to use whole wheat einkhorn flour rather than all-purpose?
Reply
Rhonda says
Hi Sheryl, In this post you’ll find helpful links to other articles that can help you for your convenience, I’ll answer the question here. When substituting whole wheat Einkorn Flour for all-purpose Einkorn flour, use ¾ cup Einkorn whole wheat flour (96 grams if you’re weighing) for every 1 cup of all-purpose flour. For example, your recipe calls for 2 cups of all-purpose flour, to use Einkorn Whole wheat flour as a substitute, you would use 1 ½ cups.
Also, increase the amount of liquid by 5% because the bran and fiber contained in whole wheat absorb more than all-purpose flour.
If you want to learn more, check out the links in this article. I hope this helps, let me know if I you have any other questions or need assitance. Happy Baking!Reply
James says
Hi. Why not use an egg in the recipe? Just curious.
Reply
Rhonda says
Most bread recipes do not call for eggs; the exception is enriched breads, such as crescent rolls, muffins, etc. Eggs are a binding agent, as you know, and they would change the texture of bread. I hope this answers your question. Thanks for being a part of TFL!
Reply
Dawn says
This just collapsed in my oven
Reply
Rhonda says
Hi Dawn, I know how frustrating it is when that happens. In step number 7 of the recipe I share that overprooving will cause Einkorn dough to collapse when baking. Prooving times can vary from kitchen to kitchen so we give general proof times in a recipe. You can also find some tips on what may have happened in our article about baking with Einkorn flour. Let me know if this helps or if I can help further.
Reply
Camilla Bair says
Maybe I’m missing something . . . but don’t you need some sort of sugar for the yeast to feed off of? I realized that halfway through my mixing cycle and added some honey. I’ll let you know how it turns out.
Reply
Rhonda says
Camilla, While most bread recipes call for sugar to feed the yeast, it isn’t necessary. We try to not use sugar when we don’t have to. I never put sugar or honey in my bread unless I’m making cinnamon bread, banana bread, or some such. It won’t harm the bread if you want to add it. Thanks for reaching out and let me know how it goes.
Reply
Linda Carter says
Today is my first attempt ever at making my own Einkorn sandwich bread. It’s working through its pre-programmed menu for Gluten Free bread. No idea how this bread will turn out…hoping it will be edible for me as I am allergic to guar gum and cannot find G-F bread in stores that don’t have guar gum as an ingredient.
My breadmaker does not allow me to alter any of it’s programming to be able to follow your sandwich bread recipe as instructed for kneading or rising, etc.
Have you any helpful suggestions other than buying a breadmaker that does allow minute programming?
Also, I had to use salted butter, but didn’t further add the real salt. (My taste doesn’t like salty foods.) Have you another suggestion for when I have to use salted butter?
By the way, what bread maker do you own that allows you to alter its programming, just in case I need to buy one, too?
Reply
Rhonda says
Hi Linda, I don’t alter the programming on my machine because, like yours, it doesn’t have programmable options. As I said in the recipe, I have to set my machine on the whole wheat bread setting and then set a timer to remind me to stop it after the mixing cycle. I do this because this setting has a 10-minute kneading(mixing) cycle. So use whatever cycle on your bread machine has a 10 minute mixing/kneading cycle.
You could always use the oven baking directions and bake it in the oven, or you can mix and knead it by hand then put it in the bread machine to rise and bake. As for the salt, you did what I would do if I used salted butter, just leave out any other salt the recipe calls for.
I hope addressed all your concerns, if not, please feel free to reach out again. Let me know how your bread turned out.
Here’s the link to a bread machine that is programmable just in case that’s what you still want to do.
Reply