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A spelt bread dough whipped with the whisk attachment, then left to rise overnight in the refrigerator. The next day the dough is divided in to two pieces and gently twisted in to a pretty free formed loaf.
It’s time again for the Bread Baking Babes and Buddies challenge. This month’s challenge was selected by Ilva of Lucullian Delights. She has the Babes and Buddies baking from a Nordic cookbook called Home Baked: Nordic Recipes and Techniques for Organic Bread and Pastry by Hanne Risgaard, a whipped bread made with spelt flour. Ilva was intrigued with this recipe because it uses the whisk to whip the dough.
I know this bread has caused some problems or maybe I should say, it has raised some questions among my fellow Babes, especially about the whisking moment of the recipe, not all of us have a Kenwood or KitchenAid or something along these lines so they did it by hand or with an electrical whisk and some of us used the K-hook, the loose dough attachment. I used the whisk attachment and if you are scared of using it on a bread dough, I can tell you that it works well here because it is one of the doughs that is rather on the looser side but still it isn’t really a wet dough.
Luckily, I do have a KitchenAid and the whisk worked really well for me too.
The original recipe called for spelt flour and whole-spelt flour. Winco sells spelt flour in the bulk section and I bought what was left in the bin. They don’t however sell whole-spelt flour, so I bought some whole wheat bread flour and used that instead, since no one in our family has problems with gluten. Many people with wheat allergies or sensitivities can enjoy bread made with spelt flour because there is less gluten formation when making bread dough with spelt flour.
This recipe is so easy; no kneading, rolling, or filling, just an overnight rest in the fridge to rise and develop flavor. The airy dough made a light whole wheat bread with a thin crispy crust. Perfect for a hearty sandwich or toasted and slathered with butter and jam.
🫓 Bread is such a comfort food that’s also super filling that I make it for many meals and use a quick yeast bread recipe when needed!
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Whipped Spelt Bread
Ingredients
- 200 g whole-spelt flour*
- 300 g spelt flour*
- 2 ¼ teaspoon 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ¾ cups warm water
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the two types of flour, yeast, and salt. Add water and mix the dough at high speed using the whisk attachment until the dough no longer sticks to the sides and bottom of the bowl. Scrape the soft dough off the whisk, put a lid on the mixing bowl, and let the dough rest in the fridge overnight.
- The next day, remove the dough from the fridge and allow the dough to warm for a couple of hours before continuing.
- Gently turn the dough onto a generously floured work surface, and dust the top of the dough with a little flour. Divide the dough into two equal-size pieces. Quickly twist the pieces together, preserving as much air in the dough as possible. Place the twisted loaf on a peel lined with parchment paper. Let proof until nearly doubled in volume.
- Put baking stone in the oven and preheat to 450°F.
- Mist the loaf with water. Ease the loaf, along with the parchment paper, onto the baking stone. Spray a little water into the oven. Repeat after one minute.
- After 5 minutes of baking, lower the heat to 400°F, then bake the loaves for another 20-30 minutes more.
Notes
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Whole Wheat Challah, Barbara Bakes
Julia Child’s French Bread, Barbara Bakes
Elizabeth
Your bread looks fabulous!
Brooke Schweers
Yay I love making spelt bread but have never considered whipping it! Looks like fun and must try soon 🙂
Nutmeg Nanny
I have to try out this recipe soon! This loaf looks wonderful 🙂
Jeanette
I just finished making this loaf. It was super easy with my Kitchen Aid stand mixer. It turned out wonderful. Crispy on the outside and nice and moist and chewy on the inside with a great nutty taste.
I will definitely be making this bread again.
Barbara Schieving
So glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for taking the time to let me know. It really is a super easy, great bread.
Kitchen Belleicious
I have never thought to whisk my bread dough- nor would I think it would turn out so well. The bread looks hearty and fluffy and chewy and just perfect. Awesome job
Donna
Whoa! I’ve never seen the words “whipped” and “bread” in the same title! Must be a fabulous texture!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes)
Wow, this bread looks so hearty and perfect! I am a big fan of spelt bread and would love to make it from scratch.
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef
Gosh that bread looks good!
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella
Mum your loaf looks divine! I haven’t really baked with spelt flour but you’ve inspired me to! 😀 xxx
angela@spinachtiger
I just happen to have both flours in my pantry (spelt) and I think I’ll give this bread a try. I have the whisk attachment too with a Kitchen Aid. You have me intrigued. Looks so good. I’m imagining it hot with some butter.
Angie@Angie's Recipes
Love spelt bread! This is one easy and delicious recipe, Barbara.
Claire @ Claire K Creations
No kneading? Sounds wonderful Barbara. I love the simple shape of it too. So pretty!
Blond Duck
This and that lighter Chicken parmesan would make me happy!
Emily
I’ve never used spelt before but I do love a good homemade bread. Added this to my bread board on Pinterest!
nessa
This looks so rustic and yummy!
Barbara | Creative Culinary
My daughter loves spelt and she is a bread baking babe…so seems I must pass this on to her. Great looking loaf of bread Barbara.
Cookin' Canuck
What a perfect loaf of bread! I’m going to pass this on to my friend whose son is GF.
Barbara Schieving
Thanks Dara – while it’s not gluten free, I understand some people do tolerate it better.
Asha@FSK
I was wondering that bit about not having a gadget when I saw it posted on other sites. I don’t have any, preferring to knead or whisk by hand but maybe I can use the whipper in my hand held blender…?
Barbara Schieving
Hi Asha! I think I’d just use the dough hooks that often come with a hand held blender, or mix it by hand.
Jessica Payne
I love spelt! I use it in much of my baking – can’t wait to try this recipe out!
Rosa
A great bread and recipe! This loaf really looks delicious.
Cheers,
Rosa
Tony
I mill my spelt only have 1 grain whole spelt will only 1 flour work with this method ?