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A rustic loaf of Spelt Soda Bread, studded with walnuts and dried cranberries and wrapped with red and white twine, sits on a cloth. In the foreground, a slice is generously spread with butter.

Spelt Soda Bread

Little Figgy Food
A gorgeous dense soda bread that is easy to make, Spelt Soda Bread!
4.34 from 3 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 1 Loaf

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups Spelt Flour sifted plus a little extra for kneading and dusting
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 2 ½ Tbls Light Soft Brown Sugar
  • 1 cup plus 1 Tbls Buttermilk
  • ½ cup Mixed Nuts with Fruit your choice (I used mixed nuts with cranberries)
  • 2 Tbls Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
  • 2 Tbls Roasted Sunflower Seeds

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly dust with Spelt flour.
  • In a large bowl, add the sifted Spelt Flour, Salt, Baking Soda and Sugar mixing until well incorporated.
  • Gently fold in the Mixed Nuts, Fruits and Seeds (of choice, should all total about 1 cup).
  • Make a well in the center and add in the Buttermilk, bringing it all together with a fork or spoon until dough forms.
  • On a parchment lined counter, dust with flour and turn out the dough, kneading and lightly dusting as needed, until well incorporated.
  • Form dough into a 6 - 8 inch round loaf and place on the pre-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated 425°F oven for 10 minutes.
  • Turn heat down to 400°F and continue to bake for 20 - 25 minutes or until the base of the bread sounds hollow when tapped.
  • Cool on a wire rack, slice and enjoy.
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