How to Make Mom's Spelt Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mom's spelt bread is a beloved family recipe that has been passed down for generations. This delicious, hearty bread is made with spelt flour, a nutritious and ancient grain that is becoming increasingly popular for its health benefits and nutty flavor. It's a staple in our household, and whenever we make it, the whole kitchen fills with the warm, comforting aroma of baking bread.

Spelt is an ancient grain that has been cultivated for thousands of years and has recently been rediscove...

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Ingredients

  • 3 ½ cups whole grain spelt flour
  • 3 cups white spelt flour, or more as needed
  • 2 cups very warm water
  • ½ cup canola oil
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 2 ½ teaspoons salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 loaf

  • Mix both 3 1/2 cups whole grain spelt flour, 3 cups white spelt flour, water, oil, sugar, yeas, and salt together in a bowl with a spoon until mostly combined. Switch to kneading by hand, adding more white spelt flour if necessary, but not too much. Keep kneading until dough is the texture of your earlobe.
  • Place dough on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet in the shape of a loaf and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (185 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is a deep golden brown and the bread sounds hollow when tapped, about 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    319 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 487mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 50g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Calcium: 2mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 162mg