I really truly admire all the beautiful bread that all you talented bloggers make.
But until I get as wonderful and patient as you guys, here is an easy+no mess+nutritious bread that is doable by everyone.
I've meaning to try it since ever, and finally did it a couple of weeks ago. The recipe is from allrecipes.com and it's so easy even a 3 year old can do it (unlike the no-knead bread where a 6 year old is needed)
Small effort- big results. Perfect.
Spelt is an ancient grain that's a cousin of wheat. It's higher in protein and offers a broader spectrum of nutrients than wheat. People who are allergic to wheat supposedly tolerate this grain well. For more information about Spelt click here and here.
Following is the recipe as I made it, the recipe on the site is 4 times the amount, but this is enough for a small loaf. And it only lasts a couple of days, so I wanted it to be small. It was a slight bit crumbly compared to store bought bread, but held up slicing pretty well. The nutty flavor of the Spelt went well with butter and strawberry preserves.
Very Simple Spelt Bread
Ingredients - 2 cups spelt flour
- 2 tablespoons milled flax seeds (the original called for sesame seeds)
- 2 pinches salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon molasses
- 1/2 teaspoon teaspoons baking soda
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons reduced fat milk
Preheat the oven to 350F (175C). Prepare a loaf pan by greasing it or line it with parchment. In a bowl, mix all the dry ingredients. Add the milk and mix till everything is combined. Place the batter in to the prepared baking pan. Bake for 55 minutes. Supposedly if you cover it with another pan, it'll get a lovely crust; I did not try it..next time I will.
Thanks to Jean Roberts who submitted this recipe to allrecipes.com.
This bread goes to Sunshinemom for FIC Brown.
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23 comments:
Beautiful looking bread, Bharti!
use of flax seeds and spelt flour is interesting!!!
Is this your first bread? Wow. You did an amazing job, Bharti. I've never tried Spelt, don't even know if I can find it here, does it add a nutty flavour? By the way, my no-knead was a disaster so maybe a recipe for 3-year olds is what I need :)
What is spelt Bharti? Do we get it here in India? Looks like a great loaf & so 'well behaved'! The crumb looks ever so good too. Delish & healthy!
Wow! You're doing a lot of bread baking. I've never cooked with spelt, but this one looks good and interesting.
Arundathi: Thanks!
Rachel: Yup.
Dee: It's so easy, I don't even know if it qualifies as a first bread. It was just mix n bake. I won't take credit for anything, the recipe is just so simple.
Deeba: Spelt is a flour not unlike wheat. It's sold as a health food here because although it has gluten it's tolerated well by people who can't eat wheat due to allergies. From what I gathered on the internet, it isn't currently available in India :-(
Simran: I don't know about a lot but yeah this one was good and easy too.
I have read about spelt flour and its nutritive values so much but people here do not seem familiar with it - in fact I could not find it in any of the bigger stores too:(. The bread looks healthy and airy - right now there is one baking for breakfast, which reminds me - how good the house smells!! Thanks:) I won't be here for a while, as I have been advised rest, and am leaving today for Mom's place so if you do send in any entries and do not get a response from me please do not mind!
Spelt,another health food to try. Thanks for the info ,Bharti. The bread looks scrumptious:)
So great, I think it looks beautiful and hearty. I have wanted to try this for a while, maybe now is the time! I love using grains other than wheat.
lovely!
That is a great job done! when will I muster up enough courage to bake a bread? :-)
Bread looks nice with gud crumb...nice pic and very gud entry for the event....you chocolate pudding is heavenly...love the pic Bharti....so nice
Bharti, it's just a camera. You'll figure it out; I'm learning too. You're an amazing mum, a great cook and photography, bah!, that low, low down on the list of important things.
Have a great day sweetie!
Thats a very good looking Bread Bharti. I rem baking my first bread just some weeks ago..was excited like a small kid :) Love the smell of a freshly baked bread.
Ooooh, looks fantastic!!
The bread looks warm and delicious! I shall have to try this recipe soon (there is a bag of spelt flour in my freezer just begging to be used up).
Thank you so much for stopping by to say hi, Bharti :) My blogging break is going to last a long while so there will be no new updates on my blog but I do stop by and read every new post you write!
-Nupur (One Hot Stove)
Lot of brown recipes from you! Love the bread, and that it is made from spelt flour. I had a disaster with spelt a few days back, and I swore never to try it again, but now I might just change my mind.
And this being your first bread, I think you did a great job.
that looks very good .. i havent baked bread, somehow reluctant to, this one seems easy N nice
This sounds really simple...looks delicious..and so very healthy..perfect :-)
Sunshine Mom: Come back soon!
Yasmeen: Do try..it's worth it.
Hot Garlic: Thanks
Delhibelle: Thanks
Sharmila: Thanks, you will soon I'm betting.
Priti: Thanks
Dee: You are too sweet, your comment made my day.
Nidhi: I agree, nothing like the smell of freshly baked bread.
veggiegirl: Thanks
Nupur: So glad to see you. Thanks for stopping by.
Anudivya: Yeah..I seem to be making a lot of brown things. Do try- its real easy.
Deesha: Thanks. Its super easy.
Usha: Yup- healthy and quick!
Looks almost too pretty to eat! Wow, I haven't been to your blog in a while, and I see you've cooked up all sorts of fabulous goodies! Salivating over the pudding- who needs lunchables:)
I love spelt too, your loaf looks so wholesome and tasty. :-)
made it yesterday! my first bread turned out quite good, if I can say that! everyone thought I bake bread ALL the time. Yeast free and simple. Next time, I am going to try it with some herbs basil and maybe some cheese.
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