spelt loaf

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!

How to make spelt bread

Spelt is one of the world’s most ancient grains: it’s native to Iran and parts of Europe and was one of the first species of wheat ever used to make bread. Also known as farro in Italian, it is a sub-species of wheat.Spelt has a lovely, nutty flavour not dissimilar to barley.  It has gained popularity in recent times, thanks to its high levels of fibre, protein, vitamins and minerals and the fact that it is both easy to digest and low in gluten.&amp;nbsp;Spelt has a broader range of nutrients compared to other members of the wheat family, with higher levels of protein, fibre, manganese, niacin, thiamine, copper and vitamin B2. The high level of fibre in spelt helps reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or “bad” cholesterol levels.A wholegrain with unique properties; the husk protects it from pollutants and insects, which enables growers to use little or no pesticides.When baking bread with spelt, be aware that the lack of gluten can make dough made with spelt hard to work with and difficult to make rise. Ideally, mix it with other types of flour that have higher gluten content (half and half spelt and white or wholemeal wheat flour works well), so you get both the elasticity and the nutritional content.

Spelt Loaf

refreshed Motherdough

White bread flour

Spelt Flour

Dark Baker's Malt (optional)

Filtered water, autolyse

Filtered water, main dough

Sea salt

Mix the white bread flour and 75g water to a shaggy mass, cover and leave to autolyse for 1 hours.

Break the Motherdough into chunk and place on top of the autolyse mix.

Add the remaining spelt (and optional bakers malt) to the autolyse mixture and the Motherdough. With the dough hook attachment on, set the mixer to a medium speed and add the water in a slow stream.

Allow the water to mix with all the flour and the autolyse mix and let the dough come together. Rest for 30 minutes in the bowl.&amp;nbsp;

Sprinkle on the salt and mix on a medium-high speed for 5-10 minutes until the dough visibly gains strength and&amp;nbsp;

Remove the dough from bowl and transfer for to a container brushed with oil.

Execute 2 sets of stretch and folds to settle the dough.

Rest at 25-30 deg C and execute 2 sets of gentle coil folds every 20-30 minutes for 2-3 hours of bulk fermentation.&amp;nbsp;

Shape and place in a banneton prepared with rice flour. Cover with plastic sheet and leave to rest for 30 minutes.

Transfer to the fridge at 6 deg C and prove for 12-18 hours.

Remove from the fridge and allow a final warm proof for approx 2 hours at 25-30 deg C. You should notice a reasonable increase in volume and an improvement in the softness of the texture.&amp;nbsp;

Bake with a&amp;nbsp;Motherdough baking steel&amp;nbsp;or dutch oven heated appropriately. Steam for the 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 200 deg C and bake for a further 30-40 minutes. Finally slightly crack the oven door with a wooden spoon and bake for a final 10-15 minutes.&amp;nbsp;

Allow the loaf to cool to room temperature or just warm before cutting.&amp;nbsp;

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