Homemade Whole Grain Loaf without the Need for Kneading
A Simple Whole-Grain No-Knead Bread Recipe Using Your Fidibus 21 Grain Mill
For a delicious and nutritious whole-grain no-knead bread, try adapting the classic Jim Lahey method with freshly milled spelt flour from your Fidibus 21 Grain Mill. Here's a straightforward recipe that's perfect for your next baking adventure.
Ingredients - 3 cups freshly milled spelt flour (from your Fidibus 21 Grain Mill) - 1/2 teaspoon SAF instant yeast - 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 teaspoons salt - 1 1/3 cups lukewarm water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the spelt flour, yeast, and salt.
- Add the lukewarm water and stir until a sticky dough forms.
- Cover the bowl loosely with plastic wrap or a towel and let it rest at room temperature for 12 to 18 hours to ferment slowly. The dough should double and become bubbly.
- After fermentation, turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently shape it into a ball (no kneading required).
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) with a heavy covered pot (such as a Dutch oven) inside for at least 30 minutes.
- Place the dough seam-side down on parchment paper, then carefully put it into the hot pot, cover, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the lid and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until the crust is deeply golden and crisp.
- Let cool before slicing.
Because spelt is more delicate and absorbs water differently than bread wheat, expect a somewhat wetter dough and a slightly different texture, but the long rest and no-knead method allow gluten to develop gently without kneading. Optionally, you can incorporate a tablespoon of honey for flavor and hydration, or sesame seeds on top for texture if desired.
This method leverages your grain mill to produce fresh whole-grain spelt flour for a nourishing, artisanal bread with minimal hands-on time. It follows the trusted no-knead approach successfully adapted for whole grains and less gluten-intensive flours like spelt.
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Note: The oven should be preheated cold before baking, and the dough should be left for 12-16 hours at room temperature before forming the loaf. If your baking form sticks, oil it before using. For best results, use freshly ground whole grain flour, which is superior in taste compared to store-bought.
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