Spelt Bread

Name: Spelt Bread
Ingredients: 1 kg spelt flour (2.25 lbs); 25 g fresh yeast (1 oz); 1 teaspoon salt (1 tsp); 600 ml warm water (1 pint, 35-40); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (1 tbs); 15 g sesame seeds (1/2 oz)

6 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 kg spelt flour (2.25 lbs)
25 g fresh yeast (1 oz)
1 teaspoon salt (1 tsp)
600 ml warm water (1 pint, 35-40)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil (1 tbs)
15 g sesame seeds (1/2 oz)

Directions

1

Method.
2

Place the flour in a large mixing bowl.
3

Blend the yeast into half the water and roughly mix into the flour.
4

Dissolve the salt in the remaining warm water and add to the flour.
5

Add the oil and mix the dough thoroughly for four minutes using a wooden spoon then cover and leave to rise for 1 hour.
6

Knead dough again then oil two 1Ib loaf tin & divide dough between them.
7

Sprinkle with sesame seeds, cover and leave to rise for 20 - 30 minutes.
8

Cook in an oven pre-heated to 220°C/425°F/Gas Mark 7 for 30 - 35 minutes.