Spelt Bread Recipe Baking Soda

If so, that’s wonderful.  I love baking.  And while I’m a little frustrated I can’t find these two essential baking ingredients, I’m still glad so many people are doing it 🙂

That said, I really wanted to make bread this week (you know, ‘cause I have lots of free time these days).  With no yeast, I figured a 

 would be the solution.  Quick-breads usually don’t require kneading or rising, and the leavening agent is typically baking soda or baking powder.  If you’ve ever made them, you know they’re not airy and chewy, like yeast-based breads.  They’re usually more dense.  But in a pinch, they’re delicious.

Spelt Banana Bread With Pecans & Chocolate Chunks

If you find yourself in the same boat, have you considered an alternate flour?  Spelt is one of my go-to options.  It’s one of those ‘ancient grains’ you’ve probably heard about, like amaranth, bulgar, millet, barley, quinoa, etc., and it’s a close relative to the wheat family (which means it’s not gluten-free, so stay away if you have issues with that).  You can always find it at health food stores, but it has been showing up at supermarkets.  These days, you might just see some lonely bags of it on those shelves, next to the vast, empty spaces reserved for more ‘recognizable’ flours.

I used the recipe from Honey & Oats (Jennifer Katzinger), a low-sugar option with no eggs (but it does require a little kneading, just to tighten up the dough).  It comes together quickly and takes 50 minutes to bake, resulting in a rustic-looking bread with crunchy edges and a tender crumb — perfect for when a bread craving strikes. I especially like a slice of it after it has cooled from the oven, slathered with salted butter.  It also makes great toast.

So, if you find yourself coming up short on flour and the only option on the store shelf is spelt, I hope you give it a try.  And be sure to have some salted butter on hand 🙂

High Protein Spelt Vegan Soda Bread

There are also lots of yeast-based recipes out there using spelt flour, which will achieve that more 'traditional' chewy, soft bread texture.  Regular readers will know I love my bread machine. I’ve even got a section on my blog for bread machine recipes . I hate kneading, you see, and a bread machine takes all that pesky stickiness and hard work out of the equation. The only drawback is that is is a long process. Sometimes you don’t want to wait hours for your bread fix.

I woke up one Sunday and really fancied a nice bit of bread and a boiled egg for brunch. The only thing on offer was mass-produced white sliced bread tucked away in the freezer for emergencies. I remembered watching a Jamie Oliver video about him making soda bread. No yeast, he’d said. Quick to make. And no kneading. Yes, it sound exactly what I was looking for.

Soda bread has its modern day roots in Ireland (but was first eaten by native Americans), and history says that it first made an appearance in the 1830s. It’s apparently traditionally eaten around St Patrick’s Day, although I didn’t know that. Who cares though? Bread as simple and yummy as this should be eaten any time, surely?

Quick Spelt Bread

I looked around at a few recipes and this spelt soda bread is a kind of mishmash of everyone else’s. It’s not traditional. Of course spelt flour (both wholemeal and white) needed to factor in the equation. I also decided to throw in some chia seeds because, well, why not?

I can’t tell you how easy and quick this was. It looked rustic (part of its undeniable charm) and tasted so good. It also rose higher than I’d expected, too. With no yeast or eggs, I wasn’t expecting a great rise, but that’s what I got.

I used a skillet because I love them. You don’t have to. A flat baking tray is all you need to make this. I did use a mixture of Greek yoghurt and milk as the liquid, but I’ve seen buttermilk in many recipes. I am sure you could get away with just milk, too. It feels like an easy-go-lucky kind of bread, if you ask me.

Simple Spelt Bread Recipe

So, the end result? Did less time in the making result in less taste in the bread? Hell, no. It tasted amazing. Slightly dense but no more so than my other wholemeal breads. The chia seeds added a depth of flavour, but I am not sure it needed them.

I was seriously blown away by how quick and easy this was to make. Since making my first loaf, I’ve whipped up several more versions, each one just as good as the first. It’s great toasted, too. Check out my sweet version with cinnamon and raisins:

I have converted grams to cups/ounces/tablespoons using online converters. Although I have no reason to believe they are inaccurate, please be aware that I have not made the recipe with imperial measurements.

Spelt Irish Soda Bread

In addition, many ingredients are different in Europe compared to North America. I do all I can to offer possible alternatives and to ensure the best possible outcomes for everyone. However, results cannot always be guaranteed if you have not used the same ingredients, measurements or methods as me.

Lastly, I do everything I can to ensure that my recipes (and instructions) are accurate and easy to follow. However, I am human, and don't always get it right. If you notice anything strange, a mistake, or even a typo, please let me know in the comments.by Melanie McDonald · This post contains affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 120 Comments

A super easy, totally foolproof, quick yeast-free Spelt Bread that is ready from start to finish in a little over an hour. It's rustic, full of nutty, hearty flavours and perfectly soft and fluffy inside!

Yeast Free Spelt Bread

In a little over an hour, start to finish, a gorgeous warm loaf of completely yeast-free Spelt Bread could be yours to enjoy.

We're talking wholesome, rustic bread that can be made with nothing more than a bowl and a spoon and a loaf pan. We're talking so easy it's crazy and we're talking so tasty when schmeared with vegan butter that you might want to double up the recipe because one loaf will be gone before you know it.

The spelt flour gives this yeast-free bread a nutty, savoury, hearty flavour just like it does in my Vegan Spelt Pancakes. It's soft and fluffy on the inside and slightly crusty and chewy with a scattering of nubbly, toasty oats on the outside. If you'd rather bake with white flour though, go check out my No Yeast White Bread which is an adapted version of this recipe, or my vegan soda bread.

Vegan Soy Yoghurt Spelt Bread

This Spelt Bread is virtually foolproof. Just like my no yeast flatbreads, you don't have to worry about having yeast on hand. You don't have to worry about kneading. You don't have to worry about rise times. It’s just a quick, easy, and very delicious savoury quick bread made with simple ingredients that you can whip up at the last minute.

And we all know that there are few better things than freshly baked bread pulled straight from the oven, and as much as I love baking bread like my Easy Whole Wheat Bread with yeast, sometimes it's nice to have a super quick emergency bread option up your sleeve. Like when you run out of yeast or you decide to make soup for dinner last minute and need a tasty accompaniment.

This Spelt Bread is here for all of your need bread quick emergencies and then some because once you've tried it you'll be wanting to make it on the regular.

The Best Spelt Bread Recipe — Eatwell101

Step 1: Grease and line a 9 x 5 (or similar) loaf pan. This USA Pan Loaf Pan is my personal favourite.

Step 3: Add all of the wet ingredients to another bowl and stir them up (it starts off looking white because the molasses sinks, then turns orange once it's all mixed together).

Cook the spelt bread as per the instructions and cool it thoroughly on a cooling rack. Wrap well or place in an airtight freezer-safe container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.

Buttermilk Soaked Rye And Spelt Soda Bread Recipe

Allow to defrost at room temperature on a cooling rack so it doesn't get damp. Eat as it is or reheat it in a warm oven. 350°F (175°C) for about 20 minutes should do it. You don't need to put it in a pan. Just sit it straight on the oven shelf.

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A super easy, totally foolproof, quick Yeast-Free Spelt Bread that is ready from start to finish in a little over an hour. 

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Molasses gives a great depth of flavour and colour and works really well with the spelt flour. It can be omitted if you don't have any though and won't affect how well the recipe works. 

You can omit the oil to make the recipe oil-free. It turns out well but