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Sourdough Spelt Sandwich Bread

This bread is so delicious and full of nutrition. Using the ancient wheat Spelt gives this bread the most amazing flavor!
Course Side Dish
Keyword Bread, Sourdough, Sourdough Bread, Sourdough Recipes, Sourdough Starter
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 2 loaves
Author Mary Rose

Equipment

  • 1 stand mixer or large mixing bowl
  • 2 8.5x4 loaf pans

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup lukewarm water
  • 1 cup sourdough starter
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 egg optional
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup honey optional
  • 4-4 1/2 cups freshly milled spelt flour

Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients together except the flour.
  • Add 3 cups of the flour and mix well. Continue adding flour 1/2 cup at a time until a soft dough forms.
  • Knead for 10-12 minutes.
  • Divide dough into 2 equal parts and place in prepared loaf pans.
  • Cover with plastic wrap or damp tea towel and allow to rise until the dough tops the loaf pans.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Bake for 35 minutes.
  • Cool completely on a cooling rack before slicing.