How to Make Spelt Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you’re looking for a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional wheat bread, then spelt bread is a fantastic option. Spelt is an ancient grain that has been grown for centuries, and its nutty flavor and chewy texture make it a great base for a variety of bread recipes. Plus, spelt is also easier to digest than modern wheat, making it a great choice for those with sensitivities to gluten.

Spelt bread can be made in a variety of ways, from a simple sandwich loaf to artisan-styl...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (.25 ounce) package rapid-rise yeast
  • 3 cups spelt flour
  • 1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • ¾ teaspoon white vinegar

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 loaf

  • Place yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer such as KitchenAid®. Add spelt flour, sugar, and salt, then add water, oil, and vinegar. Mix until ingredients form a dough that pulls away from the bowl.
  • Remove dough from the bowl and shape into a ball. Grease the mixer bowl and place the dough back inside. Flip dough once to make sure its well oiled on both sides. Cover and let rise in a warm place until almost doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Gently transfer dough into a loaf pan and shape to fit; don't tear or punch the dough--this bursts the air bubbles in the bread and it will come out dense. Let rise until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bread is done and the pan makes a hollow sound when you tap on the side, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Nutrition

    153 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 235mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Calcium: 1mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 14mg