This simple yet flavoursome loaf is ideal for any meal of the day. Adding fresh rosemary gives this bread a distinctive taste and using spelt gives you extra nutrition. For a great crust, bake in a Dutch oven.
Prep Time
4 hours 5 minutes
Cook Time
30-35 minutes
This simple yet flavoursome loaf is ideal for any meal of the day. Adding fresh rosemary gives this bread a distinctive taste and using spelt gives you extra nutrition. For a great crust, bake in a Dutch oven.
Ingredients
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333g Risen’s Super White Spelt Flour
295g lukewarm water
1 packet of instant yeast
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp chopped rosemary
2 tbsp olive oil
Directions
Mix the flour, rosemary, sugar and yeast in a bowl. Add the oil, water and salt and bring together to make a soft dough. If using a stand mixer, use the lowest setting to bring everything together. It shouldn’t be too sticky. If it is, add in a tablespoon of flour; if it is too dry, add a tablespoon of water.
Knead the dough – if you using a stand mixer, 5 minutes on a medium speed should be sufficient. You are looking for a firm-ish dough that can hold a bit of its shape. If you are kneading by hand, knead for 10 – 15 minutes on a lightly floured worktop.
Place the ball of dough in a lightly floured bowl, covered with a tea towel, and leave it to rise for anywhere between 1 – 3 hours. It should have doubled in size. You can do an overnight fridge retard if you want to build extra flavour and bake in the morning.
After the first proof, punch the dough down and knead for a few minutes. Then shape the dough into a smooth, round ball and place it on some baking paper on a baking tray. Cover and leave to proof for an hour or until doubled in size.
Preheat your oven, with the Dutch oven inside, to 210C. Once at the desired temperature, take out the Dutch oven, carefully transfer the dough inside using the baking paper and score with a cross or a half-moon slash. Close the lid and bake for 15 minutes.
Reduce the heat to 180C, remove the lid and bake for another 15 – 20 minutes. The bread should be golden brown and sound hollow when you tap the bottom.
