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This bread is so delicious and full of nutrition. Using the ancient wheat Spelt gives this bread the most amazing flavor!

• Course Side: Dish
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Servings: 2 loaf

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

• 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.