Foods - Spelt - Recipes

(Makes 3 Cups)

Ingredients:

1 cup spelt kernels / berries
2 cups water

1. Bring water to a boil in 1 ¹/₂ or 2 quart (2 to 3 litre) saucepan.
2. Add spelt kernels
3. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 1 ¹/₂ hours or until water is absorbed.
4. Stir lightly to fluff and salt to taste, if desired.
5. Let stand 5 minutes

(Makes One Loaf)

Ingredients:

3 ¹/₂ cups organic spelt flour
1 ¹/₈ cups luke warm water
2 tbsp. cold-pressed vegetable oil
1 ¹/₂ tsp. salt
1 tbsp. instant yeast
1 tsp. sugar

 

1. Combine flour, salt, yeast, and sugar in a large bowl. Mix well.
2. Add lukewarm water to flour mix. Knead by hand to make soft dough or use an electric bread mixer and beat until smooth.
3. Place dough in a greased bowl and let double in size in a warm place, approximately 35 to 40 minutes.
4. Lightly dust bread board with flour. Turn dough on to board and press down. Shape into a loaf and place in greased 9x5x3 inch bread pan. Cover with cheese cloth and let rise for 25 to 30 minutes.
5. Preheat over to 400ºF. Place one cup of water in over with bread. Bake for 30 minutes.
6. Remove from oven. Brush top of loaf with water. Let cool