easy spelt bread

This easy spelt bread is made with 7 simple ingredients for a vegan  bread perfect for sandwiches or toast!

Spelt Bread

water

active dried yeast

olive oil

maple syrup

spelt flour

all-purpose flour

salt

Begin by adding your warm water and yeast to a large mixing bowl. Let sit for 3-5 minutes to make sure the yeast is activated. You will be able to tell if it's bubbling and turns frothy. If using instant yeast, you can skip this step and add the yeast directly to the mix with the flour and salt.

Next, add the olive oil and maple syrup to the large mixing bowl and whisk together to combine.

Gradually begin adding in the all-purpose flour &amp; spelt flour about 1 cup at a time. Also, add in the  ½ tsp of salt at this time.

Make the Spelt Dough:

Once all the flour has been added in, knead the dough. If using a standing mixer, switch the attachment to the bread hook and knead for 5-10 minutes until elastic. If you are kneading by hand, knead on a lightly floured surface for 10-15 minutes or until the dough is elastic. The dough is done being kneaded once it can be stretched without easily tearing and is smooth and tacky. This dough will still be pretty sticky when it is fully kneaded, so make sure your hands are well-floured if kneading by hand.

After the dough is fully kneaded, add it to a well-oiled bowl for the first rise. I prefer to coat my bowl in olive oil, but any oil works here. The dough will be sticky so you may want to lightly oil your hands before grabbing the dough.

Then, cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a towel, place in a warm place, and let rise 1 hour or until doubled in size. I like to test my dough by &quot;poking&quot; it with a finger. If it doesn't bounce back and stays indented, it is ready. It is also important to not “overproof” the dough, so do not let the dough sit too long.

Kneading &amp; First Rise:

Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a well-floured surface. Then stretch it into a thick rectangle and gently roll it up into a log.

Place the dough into a parchment-lined or well-oiled loaf pan. Then, cover with a towel and plastic wrap and let rise for another 30 minutes. While it is rising, preheat the oven to 350F.

After 30 minutes, remove the covering from the loaf and add the bread to the oven. Bake for 30-35 minutes until cooked through and browning on top. You can tell the bread is done by tapping it out of the oven and it should sound hollow. For a darker crust, glaze the bread with a little olive oil or vegan butter before baking.

Remove the bread from the oven and place the loaf onto a  wire cooling rack for about 10-15 minutes to cool before slicing. Then, slice and enjoy with your favorite toppings!

Shaping the dough &amp; second rise:

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This easy Spelt Bread recipe is made with 7 simple ingredients for the best everyday bread. Plus, this spelt sandwich bread is naturally vegan & dairy-free for a bread recipe that truly tastes great with any potential toppings!

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Rosemary Sea Salt Spelt Bread

yeast (dried)

water (lukewarm)

tsp caster sugar

tbsp rosemary (fresh)

Homemade Rosemary and Sea Salt Spelt Bread

Mix the spelt flour,

Mix the spelt flour, rosemary, sugar and yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook. Add the oil, lukewarm water and salt. Mix on the lowest speed until the ingredients come together. You should get a soft dough which is not sticky.

If the dough feels

If the dough feels too dry, add in more lukewarm water 1 tablespoon at a time.<br />
If the dough feels too sticky, add in more spelt flour 1 tablespoon at a time.

Knead on medium speed

Knead on medium speed for about 5 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and stretchy. It should be relatively firm to hold its shape. <br />
If you prefer kneading it by hand, knead on a lightly floured surface for at least 10-15 minutes.

Place the ball of

Place the ball of dough in a lightly floured bowl, cover with a towel and leave to rise for 1-3 hours until doubled in size. You can also leave it to rise in the fridge overnight.

Punch down the risen

Punch down the risen dough and knead it for 2 minutes. Shape the dough into a smooth, round shaped ball and place it on a baking paper. You can dust it with a little flour if you wish. Leave it to prove for about an hour until doubled in size.

Heat the oven to

Heat the oven to 210°C / 450°F. <br />
Place a baking tray in the centre of the oven and a roasting tin on the bottom of the oven. If you don't have a special baking sheet for bread, you can simply use a round skillet.

Score the dough with

Score the dough with a knife. Wearing oven gloves, very carefully transfer the spelt dough (together with the baking paper) to the hot baking sheet (or the hot skillet) and return to the hot oven. Pour a glass of cold water into the roasting tin to produce steam. Quickly close the oven door.

Bake the loaf for

Bake the loaf for 15 minutes, reduce the temperature to 180°C fan/400°F. Bake for another 20 minutes. The bread should be golden brown and should sound hollow when you tap its base.

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