Whole Wheat and Barley Bread

THERE are almost as many different breads on the islands as there are households. Island women never measure their ingredients when making bread, and they often vary the ingredients according to what they have available. Inspired by the breads I have tasted on Kea, Astypalaia, Limnos, Paros, Crete and many other islands, I developed this one. It is dense and quite heavy. Cardamom gives it an unusual aroma. The dough will not double in volume when it rises, but it expands in the oven. Have f