Talbina bread is a simple, nourishing barley bread inspired by a traditional Sunnah food known for its health benefits and gentle nourishment. Made from barley flour, this bread brings back an ingredient that has been part of diets for centuries but is often overlooked in modern kitchens.
Barley is rich in fibre, minerals, and slow releasing energy, making it an excellent choice for balanced, wholesome eating. Talbina, traditionally prepared as a porridge, is praised in prophetic tradition for its soothing and restorative qualities. Turning it into bread is a practical way to include these benefits in everyday meals.
At a time when many breads rely on refined flours, talbina bread offers a wholesome alternative that supports digestion, satiety, and overall wellbeing. It is hearty, slightly nutty in flavor, and pairs well with both savory and sweet foods.
Talbina Bread Recipe
Ingredients
500g Plain Yoghurt
1 Egg
25 g Date Syrup or Black Treacle
310g Barley FlourÂ
2 tsp Bicarbonate of Soda
1/2 tsp Salt
Small handful Mixed Seeds
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 200 C/180 fan/Gas Mark 6.
In a large bowl, whisk together the Yoghurt,Date Syrup and Egg.
Fold in the Barley Flour, Bicarbonate of Soda, Salt and mixed Seeds.
Add to a lined loaf tin.
Bake for 30 minutes.
Reduce the heat to 170 c/150 fan/Gas Mark 3.
Bake for a further 30 minutes.
Leave to cool in the tin for 10 minutes.Â
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