I recently invited some of my boys friends over and we did a little cooking together. I decided that I wanted them to try baking bread. It got a little messy with 6 kids in the kitchen with a bag of flour, but guess what? We all survived, the kitchen got cleaned up and we all ate some delicious bread. The kids were proud of their accomplishment – and I was too! Here is the copy of the recipe we used. It is a quick bread to put together and requires no time to let rise. It was a perfect beginner recipe.
Easy Peasy Spelt Bread
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 335kcal
With only 5 ingredients in this recipe, there is little room for error. This is a great beginner bread recipe! This recipe originally came from an issue of 'Today's Parent.' It has become a well-loved recipe in our home. Spelt flour is considered an ancient grain and is a great source of protein, fibre, iron and zinc. For some people who have difficulty digesting wheat, spelt may be a good option to try. Spelt does contain gluten though and is not recommended for those people who must avoid gluten containing foods.
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Ingredients
- 4 1/2 cup light spelt flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 3/4 cup plain yogurt full fat
- 1/4 cup local honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F. In a large bowl, whisk together 4 ¼ c of the flour with baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, mix yogurt and honey, and then combine with dry ingredients. Stir until the dough comes together; it will be very soft and floppy. Spread the remaining ¼ c flour on your work surface and, with floured hands, roll the dough into a rough ball. Place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and gently flatten with your palm to create a disc measuring about 6 inches in diameter. With a sharp knife, slash an X across the surface and sprinkle with any remaining flour. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown on top and a tester you’ve inserted comes out clean. Let cool on a rack. Alternatively, divide the dough into 2 smaller disks and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 778mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 53IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 3mg
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This week I had planned on making this bread. I had all the ingredients in the pantry, but was unsure when I would ever find the time to make it! My daughter was in bed, my husband and son were out for errands. As I searched my brain for the list of things needed to be done, I decided to make this bread. It was made and in the oven in less than 10 minutes. It was just cooling by the time the boys had returned. My 4 year old gave me a thumbs up and said “good job Mom, this tastes really good”. This one is going right to my personal recipe files! Thanks Amy.
Hooray! Love that the recipe turned out so well for you Veronica! It is amazing what we can accomplish in a few minutes when we set our minds to it! There really is nothing like the smell of fresh bread baking in the house!
can you use all-purpose spelt?
Hello Nancy – I believe that should work out well. Good luck!
Hi l just made this bread it is delicious and so easy and quick to do , my question is can l make it with honey ? As l prefer it not to be so sweet
Hi Christine – I am so glad you enjoyed the bread! I think you are asking if you can use less honey? I think you probably could, however I would gradually reduce the amount by a teaspoon or two at a time. Good luck!