This isn’t a loaf that induces ‘oohs and aahs’ at the table, loaf tin breads rarely do. Note: I found that the bottom of the loaf was a little pale without a firm crust so I put the loaf back in the oven for 5 minutes without the tin and it worked a charm. That's why we manufacture our products using time-honored techniques, like grinding whole grains at cool temperatures with a traditional stone mill. Olive Oil for kneading and oiling the tin. Because of its low levels of gluten, it tends to spread outwards whilst proving and baking, and therefore I always suggest that you use a tin when baking with spelt flour at home, as this will create a more balanced loaf. It took half an hour to double in size and started growing up the feeding tube!. Fold it inwards repeatedly until all the air is knocked out. ( Log Out / This is the first spelt bread recipe I tried and it is absolutely delicious! An easy spelt bread recipe, made with 100% whole grain spelt flour, for the perfect sandwich bread. While bread is rising, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. When the bread has risen, bake it at 400 degrees F for 5 minutes. I often mix wholemeal with other flours for a more complex flavour, although you will need to add some strong white flour to give more lift. ( Log Out / Mixed all the ingredients in the food processor (Magimix 5200) using the dough hook. Spelt Bread Recipe Directions: Combine 3 cups of grain spelt flakes and 4 ½ cups of spelt grain flour in a single mixing bowl. One Response to “Paul Hollywood’s Spelt Bread” Dekanube July 15, 2014 at 1:37 pm # Hi, I always thought that Sourdoughs were much better for gluten intolerants than other types of dough due to the slow process of building up the gluten I thought the impacts were much milder than traditional loaves using fast rising techniques. Here are some of my top tips to ensure your bakes are perfect every time. You can also use wholemeal bread flour when baking biscuits and muffins, but I suggest you mix it with plain white flour to bring the protein level. Because of its low levels of gluten, it tends to spread outwards whilst proving and baking, and therefore I always suggest that you use a tin when baking with spelt flour at home, as this will create a more balanced loaf. When the dough is smooth, put it into a large oiled bowl. The recipe I use for sourdough takes a week from start(er) to finish, and even when the starter is fully-fledged, there is a three day wait for the bread. Spelt bread also tends to dry out a bit faster than wheat bread, so the hydration of this dough is a bit higher in order to compensate. I always add an extra 5 minutes of kneading when using malted flour, as the protein levels can vary. Place into the loaf tin smooth side up. Shop-bought bread can be loaded with salt, sugar and preservatives, so try making your own for a healthier loaf. Admittedly that’s not many, I’m building up to the more difficult looking one’s in Paul Hollywood’s How to Bake. Fill the roasting tray with hot water to create some steam (helps develop the crust). Meanwhile, heat your oven to 220C and put a roasting tray in the bottom. If sourdough makes me feel like a (slightly nervous) magician, spelt bread makes me feel strong, powerful and deeply practical. But it can create a delicious taste. ( Log Out / This flour has a high fibre and nutrient content. Strong flour has a higher level of protein than other flour and this gives it its stretch and chewy crumb. More information Paul Hollywood's Spelt Bread All you need to know about the basic ingredients for making bread and cakes. But once you eat it, the shape doesn’t really matter. Water makes a difference to how much the dough rises and the structure of the crumb. ... 300g wholemeal spelt flour 200g strong white bread flour 1 heaped tsp fine sea salt 7g packet of instant dried yeast or 15g fresh yeast 350ml water . ( Log Out / As far as spelt bread recipes go this is by far the best I've tried. Doubled up the Spelt Bread recipe and made two 2lb loaves using the whole 1kg bag. Paul simply loves giving advice to help you perform better in the kitchen. It is essentially a white flour with added flakes of malted wheat. Nigel Slater's spelt bread recipe. Spelt isn’t like that. It has a delicious, nutty flavor; it’s fairly easy to find in stores or at the farmer’s market; and it’s a genetically unmodified grain. Method. Ordinary tap water is fine to bake with. It’s also important to bake this in a loaf tin as spelt bread has a tendency to spread while baking. The idea of yeast may seem scary to first-time bakers. Home > Bread Recipes > Spelt Bread Recipes. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. The key to this bread, as with any yeast bread, is kneading. Enter your email address to follow this blog! It's quite trendy at the moment to be wheat intolerant but it's not much fun if you really are because of all the amazing breads you're missing out on, however, spelt flour is an… Folding this wetter dough can be tricky, so if you’re new to handling bread dough, you may want to watch some videos about the dough-folding process. Spelt wholemeal flour bakes into a substantial loaf although for a lighter loaf you could add some strong white flour to bake a Half and Half Spelt Loaf. (Known as strong white flour to some). When baking biscuits or cakes, you require flour with a lower protein level for a crumbly texture – such as plain or self-raising flour. At Bob's Red Mill, we know that you can't rush quality. I enjoy using Spelt in breads for a number of reasons. 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