Description
A simple, travel-sustaining bread inspired by the Elven waybread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup fine cornmeal
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/4 cup cold heavy cream
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add the cold heavy cream and cold water, mixing until a stiff dough forms. Do not overmix.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead briefly, about 5 times.
- Roll the dough out to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into small squares or diamond shapes.
- Place the shapes on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops lightly with the beaten egg wash.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let the bread cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
- For a more authentic look, wrap cooled bread squares in large, clean leaves (like banana leaves or parchment paper tied with twine) before storing.
- Store cooled bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fantasy Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 25
Keywords: Lembas Bread, Lord of the Rings, Elven bread, travel food, simple bread