This is a hearty and delicious bread with a sweet flavor and a little bit of spice. Try adding some raisins or chopped nuts for an added surprise. Excellent with nut butters.
Preparation Time
2 hr
Cooking Time
40 mins
Total Time
2 hr 40 mins
Calories
162 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
In a large bowl, stir together the spelt flour, whole wheat flour, oats, yeast, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, nutmeg, ginger and salt. Combine the oil, warm water, and 1/4 cup maple syrup; stir into the flour mixture.
Step 2
When the dough is stiff enough, turn out onto a floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic, about 7 minutes. Knead in more flour if necessary to keep the dough from being sticky. Place dough in an oiled bowl, and turn to coat. Cover, and set in a warm place to rise until double in size.
Step 3
Punch down dough, and form into a tight ball by folding the sides into the center. The tighter the ball, the more it will rise instead of just spreading. Place on a greased baking sheet with the seam underneath. Let rise for 20 minutes, or until your finger leaves a dent when you poke it gently.
Step 4
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Mix together 3 tablespoon of water and 1 tablespoon of maple syrup. Brush over the top of the loaf, then sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of oats.
Step 5
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the loaf sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom. Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Ingredients
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ cup rolled oats
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground allspice
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
¼ cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 tablespoons rolled oats
1 (.25 ounce) envelope active dry yeast
2 cups spelt flour
1 cup whole wheat flour, or as needed
1 cup warm water (120 to 130 degrees F/50 degrees C)
