Spelt has been around for thousands of years, but it’s recently enjoying a resurgence in popularity. It’s believed to be a relative of wheat, and it tastes like a mild, slightly nutty version of it. Flours can be made from it. Spelt is dramatically more expensive than wheat owing to the more labour-intensive preparation required…
Spelt
Spelt Berries
Spelt berries aren’t berries at all, and there is nothing berry-like about them. They are kernels of grain. They are the whole kernels of spelt; they look very similar to wheat kernels. When cooked, spelt berries have a flavour vaguely reminiscent of nuts, in the same way that bulgur wheat does. Cooking Tips To cook,…
Spelt Flakes
Spelt flakes are spelt kernels that have been pressed through a roller to flatten them. Cooking Tips Cook them as you would oats for breakfast, or use as directed in your recipe.
Spelt Flour
Spelt Flour © Denzil Green Spelt flour is made from a ground grain called “spelt.” You can get both white and whole-grain spelt flour. It is fairly expensive compared to wheat flours. Cooking Tips When baking with spelt flour, you may need to increase the leavener to compensate for its being heavier than wheat flour….