Spelt Bread

 

I tried a spelt bread recipe from Bobs Red Mill.  It turned out ok but I will try different recipes.  I felt the dough should be looser and easier to work with.  It is a very dense bread I know and we love the taste.

3/4c plus 2 tbs warm water (110F)

2 1/2 tbs honey or maple syrup

2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (7g packet)

2 tbs butter

1 1/2 tsp salt

2 3/4 c spelt flour

pre heat oven 350F

Mix warm water, honey and yeast  and wait 5-7 minutes until it is foamy.  Add butter, flour and salt. Knead 7-10 minutes.  Place in an oiled bowl covered for an hour to rise.  Punch it down, cover and let it rise another 30 min.  In a lightly oiled 8" x 4" baking pan shape the dough into a loaf, cover and let it rise 30 min.  Bake 45 min until golden brown or internal temperature (180-200F).  Cool on a wire rack.