HOW TO ADAPT A WHEAT BREAD RECIPE TO SPELT
The gluten in Spelt is very different than the gluten in wheat, Spelt gluten is much more sensitive. To bake great bread with Spelt, adjust your wheat bread recipes this way:
Use 25 % less water.
Mix the dough slowly, gently, and only for a short time. Do NOT over-mix! The Spelt dough will be slightly sticky when it’s ready for the oven.
Use 25 % less water.
Mix the dough slowly, gently, and only for a short time. Do NOT over-mix! The Spelt dough will be slightly sticky when it’s ready for the oven.
