Spelt Flour
An ancient grain, Spelt is one of the oldest of cultivated grains, preceded only by Emmer and Elkorn. Mentioned in the Book of Exodus, spelt has been cultivated for 5,000 years.
Characterised by its tall stems, spelt grows five feet high and is a “covered” wheat, which means that its husk doesn’t fall off like modern wheat, but needs to be rubbed off before milling to flour.
Spelt flour is good for you. It is naturally high in fibre and has higher protein levels than wheat, as well as more B complex vitamins and both simple and complex carbohydrates. There is little doubt that many people who suffer from wheat-intolerance find spelt easier to digest, which is one of the reasons for its growing popularity.
For more information on spelt and spelt flour, why not read out Focus on Spelt or click here to find all the pages on our site about Spelt.
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Spelt recipes
You can find a list of excellent recipes that use spelt flour in our online Bakery. From Rye and Spelt Sourdough to Spelt Tea Time Scones, your bound to find something tempting. Click here for a full list, complete with Star Ratings to help you choose what you try first!