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Spelt: Cakes, cookies, breads & meals from the good grain
A sensational bread cookbook devoted to the grain-of-the-moment—spelt—written by an expert in this wholesome, delicious, and versatile ingredient.
Spelt is becoming the go-to grain due to its nutritional benefits. The Romans called spelt their “Marching Grain” because of its high energy content. It is generally higher in protein, easier to digest, and has a much broader spectrum of nutrients than our modern inbred wheat. What’s more, it contains plant lignans, which are thought to help prevent various diseases and ailments, including bowel cancer, heart disease, and asthma.
Once widely grown in Europe, and used in the Bronze Age, spelt is a versatile grain, as well as being super-healthy. Flick through the book and you’ll find delicious recipes for pearled spelt—which is perfect for Beet, Goat Cheese, Hazelnut and Dill Salad, for example—or Moroccan-spiced Lamb “Speltotto”. Try delicious, light breads with a sweet and nutty flavor, an upside-down Summer Raspberry Cake and Spelt Cookies that will turn out like a dream, or even a fantastic Farmhouse Granola with low GI/slow release carbs. Spelt is a bundle of good things in one simple grain—and here you’ll find a variety of mouth-watering ways to enjoy it.
Spelt is becoming the go-to grain due to its nutritional benefits. The Romans called spelt their “Marching Grain” because of its high energy content. It is generally higher in protein, easier to digest, and has a much broader spectrum of nutrients than our modern inbred wheat. What’s more, it contains plant lignans, which are thought to help prevent various diseases and ailments, including bowel cancer, heart disease, and asthma.
Once widely grown in Europe, and used in the Bronze Age, spelt is a versatile grain, as well as being super-healthy. Flick through the book and you’ll find delicious recipes for pearled spelt—which is perfect for Beet, Goat Cheese, Hazelnut and Dill Salad, for example—or Moroccan-spiced Lamb “Speltotto”. Try delicious, light breads with a sweet and nutty flavor, an upside-down Summer Raspberry Cake and Spelt Cookies that will turn out like a dream, or even a fantastic Farmhouse Granola with low GI/slow release carbs. Spelt is a bundle of good things in one simple grain—and here you’ll find a variety of mouth-watering ways to enjoy it.
176 pages, Hardcover
First published December 30, 2014
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July 21, 2020
Having recently discovered spelt bread in my local supermarket I was interested to understand more about it, hence why I chose this title. I was keen to learn more about using spelt as an alternative to wheat based breads and this is covered well in the book. The recipes are well written and it also includes some non-bread ones such as soups that you can serve with the bread which was an added bonus. It was well presented with lovely colour photographs. I’d recommend this title to any keen bakers who are interested in baking with spelt and learning more about it. I was given a free copy of this book by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
January 9, 2015
I have recently been introduced to spelt and, having bought some, was a little unsure of how to use it. Spelt was the book I was looking for. It begins with an introduction to the author's journey with spelt. The author has a history of business in the fashion industry before he bough farm land and began first growing organic spelt and then milling it. The book follows with an introduction to spelt. It is an ancient grain that fell out of favour during the period of mass produced food. Spelt is now coming back into fashion and, unlike wheat, has not been genetically altered over the years.
The recipes range from simple, classic basics to delectable and fancy meals and treats that you'd be pleased to find in any high-quality restaurant. None of the recipes feel contrived, this is not a book with standard recipes with a bit of spelt added or substituted - each uses spelt in its own right. There is even a spelt choux pastry! I was most interested in the bread recipes. A friend had recommended that I try spelt flour, but I could never find a recipe on how to use it correctly. This is the perfect book. From breads, meals, snacks, pasta, breakfasts, deserts, sides, cakes and pastries, savoury and sweet, you will never run out of things to make with spelt. This would be ideal for those who have been recommended to switch to spelt flour instead of wheat, giving them a complete menu many times over. This is an epic cookbook in its own right, never mind the fact that it is all spelt based. Each recipe is accompanied by photographs and is introduced with a small paragraph, explaining the recipe, finished product or technique. You are also given tips, prep and cooking times, finished product quantities, a list of ingredient in cups and spoons measurements and detailed instructions. The book also has a thorough index, which I believe is a must in any good cookbook. And that cover is absolutely gorgeous. This is one I'm going to want sitting on my coffee table for daily inspiration.
Cooking. Food.
The publishers provided a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
The recipes range from simple, classic basics to delectable and fancy meals and treats that you'd be pleased to find in any high-quality restaurant. None of the recipes feel contrived, this is not a book with standard recipes with a bit of spelt added or substituted - each uses spelt in its own right. There is even a spelt choux pastry! I was most interested in the bread recipes. A friend had recommended that I try spelt flour, but I could never find a recipe on how to use it correctly. This is the perfect book. From breads, meals, snacks, pasta, breakfasts, deserts, sides, cakes and pastries, savoury and sweet, you will never run out of things to make with spelt. This would be ideal for those who have been recommended to switch to spelt flour instead of wheat, giving them a complete menu many times over. This is an epic cookbook in its own right, never mind the fact that it is all spelt based. Each recipe is accompanied by photographs and is introduced with a small paragraph, explaining the recipe, finished product or technique. You are also given tips, prep and cooking times, finished product quantities, a list of ingredient in cups and spoons measurements and detailed instructions. The book also has a thorough index, which I believe is a must in any good cookbook. And that cover is absolutely gorgeous. This is one I'm going to want sitting on my coffee table for daily inspiration.
Cooking. Food.
The publishers provided a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
December 14, 2015
I won a copy of this book via Goodreads giveaways. This is a wonderful book that offers the history and nutritional value of Spelt along with how to cook and use it. There are many great recipes to try. I would recommend this book to anyone that interested in learning about spelt and its many uses.
May 23, 2015
This book tells the history of spelt and how to cook with it. It explains the nutritional value of spelt and contains lots of yummy recipes that use spelt in a variety of ways. I received this book free to review from Netgalley.
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