How to Make an Easy, Inexpensive Loaf of Barley Quick Bread (Diabetic Friendly, Air Fryer or Oven)

This quick and easy barley bread is a great option if you'd like a different type of bread that's also simple and relatively inexpensive to make. I get my barley flour from Asian supermarkets, where it's comparatively less expensive than in other stores. You also can get the flour on line (but it's more expensive). The barley flour has a nice, nutty flavor and a decent amount of fiber and protein. The flour is great if you're on a diabetic diet (in moderation, as always!). The bread is plain, so that the flavor of the barley comes through. It makes a great, slightly moist toast for breakfast, and it's also good for dinner alongside your main dish. I sprinkle sunflower kernels on top of the bread before baking for extra crunch (and because they taste good!). Enjoy!

How to Make an Easy, Inexpensive Loaf of Barley Quick Bread (Diabetic Friendly, Air Fryer or Oven)

Easy Barley Quick Bread -- Makes 1 Loaf

2 cups of barley flour

1 teaspoon of baking powder

1/2 teaspoon of baking soda

1/2 teaspoon of salt

1/3 cup of canola oil

1/2 cup of plain Greek yogurt (non-fat is fine)

1/2 cup of milk

1 large egg

1-2 tablespoons of sunflower kernels, optional but good

Spritz an 8 x 4-inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray or line the pan with parchment or aluminum foil and spritz the parchment/foil. In a large bowl mix together well the barley flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add to the bowl the canola oil, yogurt, milk, and egg and, with a spoon, mix them into the dry ingredients until blended and completely incorporated. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the sunflower kernels evenly over the top of the batter.

Air Fryer: Air fry the bread at 320 degrees for about 30 minutes or until a pick inserted in the center comes out with no wet batter attached.

Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Bake the bread for 35-45 minutes or until a pick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out with no wet batter attached.

Let the loaf cool completely before slicing it for neater slices.

How to Make an Easy, Inexpensive Loaf of Barley Quick Bread (Diabetic Friendly, Air Fryer or Oven)