Spelt Bread I

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Ingredients

  • 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 7 cups spelt flour
  • 2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
  • 1 tablespoon salt

Instructions

  1. Stir yeast and sugar, gradually adding warm water. Add about half the flour and the salt and beat well. Add the remainder of the flour gradually to acquire a stiff dough. It may require more or less than 7 cups.
  2. Knead 5 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Put dough into a buttered bowl and turn once to butter surface. Cover with a towel and let rise until doubled, keeping it between 80 and 90 degrees F during the entire time of rising, about 2 hours.
  4. Punch down dough with your fist and divide into two parts. Knead and shape into 2 loaves and place into loaf pans. Cover again and allow dough to rise to top of pans.
  5. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
  6. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

269 kcal 13% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.7g 25% DV
Total Fat 2.2g 3% DV
Carbs 54.4g 20% DV
Fiber 7.4g 26% DV
Sugar 25g 50% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9703.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 268mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 0.1mg
Calcium 20mg 2% DV
Iron 1.8mg 10% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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