Description
This easy oven-baked spelt bread is soft, fluffy, and made with wholesome vegan ingredients for a delicious homemade loaf with a mild nutty flavor.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 1/4 teaspoons dry active yeast
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/3 cup olive oil, plus 1 teaspoon for greasing
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 4 cups sprouted spelt flour
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together warm water and maple syrup.
- Sprinkle in the dry active yeast, stir gently, and let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
- Add almond milk, olive oil, and sea salt, then stir to combine.
- Mix in 2 1/2 cups of spelt flour until a sticky dough forms.
- Gradually add the remaining flour while kneading for 8 to 10 minutes until the dough becomes soft and smooth.
- Lightly oil a clean bowl and place the dough inside, turning it to coat.
- Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Grease and line an 8.5 x 4.5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Shape the dough into a rectangle and place it into the loaf pan.
- Cover and let rise again for 30 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C), then reduce the temperature to 350°F (180°C) before baking.
- Bake for approximately 40 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through baking.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Lukewarm water helps activate the yeast properly.
- Whole spelt flour can be used, though the bread may be denser.
- Oat milk or soy milk can replace almond milk.
- Slice the loaf before freezing for easier storage.
- Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- Seeds or rolled oats can be added for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
