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Freshly baked spelt bread loaf with two sliced pieces on a rustic wooden cutting board, showing a soft, even crumb and golden crust.

Spelt Bread

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Soft, wholesome, and lightly nutty, this homemade spelt bread is perfect for everyday sandwiches and morning toast.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Rise Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 Slices
Course: Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Vegetarian
Calories: 198

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ¼ cups warm water about 105–110°F for activating yeast
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast fresh and not expired
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin or light olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup pure maple syrup for natural sweetness
  • 2 ¾ cups spelt flour spooned and leveled
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour adds structure to the loaf
  • ½ teaspoon salt fine sea salt or table salt

Method
 

  1. Pour the warm water into a large mixing bowl, sprinkle in the yeast, and let it stand for about 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Stir the olive oil and maple syrup into the yeast mixture until evenly combined.
  3. Gradually add the spelt flour and all-purpose flour a little at a time, then mix in the salt until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough with a dough hook for 5–8 minutes or by hand for 10–12 minutes until smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky.
  5. Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  6. Gently press down the risen dough, shape it into a rectangle, then roll it tightly into a loaf.
  7. Place the dough into a prepared loaf pan, cover again, and allow it to rise for 30 minutes while preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  8. Bake the loaf for 30–35 minutes until golden brown and the bottom sounds hollow when tapped.
  9. Remove the bread from the pan and cool it on a wire rack for at least 10–15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 65gCalories: 198kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 105mgPotassium: 42mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Fresh homemade bread fills your kitchen with warmth and comfort. Slice it thick for toast, sandwiches, or simply enjoy it warm with your favorite spread.

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