Best Three Minute Spelt Bread Recipes

PERFECT SPELT BREAD

Steps:

• Combine the yeast, water and honey in a large warm bowl. Let stand for 10 minutes or until the yeast softens.
• Stir in the butter and salt and 3 cups of flour. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon.
• Add the remaining flour in increments until the dough become too stiff to stir, then place the dough on a lightly floured surface.
• Knead for about 6 minutes, adding the remaining flour as necessart, until the dough become smooth and elastic. Do not overknead!
• Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl. Cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free spot for about 2 hours or until doubled in bulk. (I find that sometimes it only takes an hour, make sure to check!).
• Grease two 8 1/2" x 4 1/2" loaf pans. Punch the dough down to deflate it and divide it in half. Form each half into a smooth loaf and place in a prepared pan.
• Cover and let rise in a warm draft-free spot for about 1 hour or until the dough has risen to the top of the pans. (Again, I find that it seems to take less time than listed here.).
• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Uncover the risen loaves. Place the pans on a heavy baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes or until the tops are light brown and crusty. Remove from the oven and tap out of the pan into the baking sheet. Turn the oven off and return the breads to the oven to crisp for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.

BASIC SPELT BREAD FOR OVEN OR BREAD MACHINE

Steps:

• OVEN INSTRUCTIONS: Dissolve yeast in honey with vegetable oil and water.
• Add salt and 1 1/2 cups of spelt flour. Beat well for 3-4 minutes.
• Cover with damp cloth and let rest in a warm place for approximately 30 minutes or until double in size.
• Add remaining flour, turning onto floured board and knead until smooth, adding flour if necessary.
• OPTIONAL: Add desired additional ingredients to taste. This is where I tend to add small amounts of herbs (such as basil and/or rosemary), chia seeds (usually ground), and/or grated parmesan/asiago cheese.
• Place in oiled loaf pan and cover with damp cloth. Let rise in warm place until double in size (approximately 30 minutes).
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown.
• BREAD MACHINE INSTRUCTIONS: Add ingredients to machine according to manufacturer's instructions.
• Bake on shortest cycle (NOT quick bread cycle).
• If loaf falls and craters during baking cylce, decrease water slightly next time.

VERY SIMPLE SPELT BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
• In a large bowl, mix together the spelt flour, sesame seeds, salt, molasses, baking soda and milk until well blended. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
• Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. Placing a tin of the same size over the top of the loaf while baking gives it a lovely crust.