Topped with poppy and sesame seeds this Wholemeal & Spelt No-Knead Loaf is dense and delicious. Best of all this bread is so quick and easy to make!
National Bread Week runs between 16 – 22 April so in its honour I have conjured up this Spelt & Wholemeal No-Knead Loaf.
My inspiration came from a bag of White Spelt Flour from Sharpham Park, Strong Wholemeal Flour and a no-knead loaf which I read about in my copy of “The Cranks Recipe Book” (1993).
I was also sent a Hard Anodised Aluminium Loaf Tin from Mermaid which helped my loaf to bake beautifully due to its even heat distribution.
The tins are oven-safe up to 240°C, fine for use with metal utensils, and will never peel or blister.
I sold my bread maker at a car boot sale a couple of years ago when I realised that it took up too much room and removed all the enjoyment of making bread.
With the no-knead method even the busiest person can make bread quickly and effortlessly so there is no excuse now not to give it a go!
I knew this loaf would be quite dense and I’m glad to say it was a total hit with the whole family.
The slices are smaller than a conventional loaf but you don’t need to eat as much of it as it is so filling and you can slice it quite thinly without it falling apart.
I will be making this bread regularly as it is straightforward to make and just like the expensive specialist loaves you get in some supermarkets.
More Bread Recipes
Here are some more delicious bread recipes for you to try!
- Easy Cheesy Chilli Cob
- Walnutty Wholemeal Bread
- Spelt & Chia Fishtail Plait Loaf
- Apple & Pear Cider Spelt Soda Bread
- Wholemeal Cheddar and Apple Chutney Soda Bread with Cider
- Easy Slow Cooker Sourdough Bread
- Easy Slow Cooker Sourdough Sandwich Bread
- Pesto & Garlic Beer Bread
- Rustic French Bread
NB: Mermaid sent me a 900g loaf tin, no payment was received and all opinions are my own.
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Spelt & Wholemeal No-knead Loaf
Ingredients
- 250 g Strong Wholemeal Flour
- 250 g White Spelt Flour
- 1 tsp Sea Salt
- 1 tsp Muscovado Sugar
- 1 Sachet Fast Action Yeast
- 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 300 ml Warm Water
- 1 – 2 tbsp Mixed Poppy/Sesame Seeds
Instructions
- Put flours, salt, sugar and yeast in a large bowl and mix well.
- Stir in the oil and water with a wooden spoon or you hand to form a dough.
- Add a little more water if necessary.
- Roll into an oblong shape either still in the bowl or on a floured worktop and place into a warmed and greased 2lb/900g loaf, tin, sprinkle on the seeds and place in a re-usable plastic bag*.
- Put in a warm place to rise for about 40 minutes or until reaches within 1.25 cm of top of the top of the tin.
- Pre-heat oven to 200°C
- Bake in oven for 35-40 minutes.
- Wait a few minutes before turning onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Gillian
I love this bread. Easy to make, full of nutritious ingredients and oh so tasty! The only issue I had was that most of the seeds fell off when I turned the loaf out of the tin. So next time I’ll try using an egg glaze to see if that works, or mix the seeds into the dough. Bur I’ll definitely make it again. Thank you
Camilla
Hi Gillian, thank you so much for your comment. I’ve made a lot more bread (well mainly sourdough and usually add a little spelt in the mix) which has taught me to add the seeds once the dough goes into the loaf tin. So I’ve updated this recipe and that will solve the seed issue for you.
Amy Fidler
my kind of bread x
Eb Gargano
Loving the idea of a no knead loaf! And ready in 45 minutes – that’s my kind of recipe!!
Camilla
Yes there’s no excuse not to make bread when it’s this quick:-)
tiggerific1973
I have never made bread! This looks like one I could start with 🙂
Camilla
Oh yes, perfect first loaf:-)
Margot @ Coffee & Vanilla
I love seeded breads and spelt flour as well so this is perfect recipe for me… especially that there is no kneading required!!! I still can feel all my muscles after kneading the tiger bread last night 😉
Camilla
Thanks, LOL I read the 10 minutes kneading time on your recipe and thought that’s when the Kenwood with dough hook comes in handly!
Paul Wilson
I love a freshly baked loaf.
Jane Middleton
Looks delicious and easy to make, would love to try this.
Sandra Lane
I have been cooking with spelt for a while now as I’m trying to cut down on products with gluten. I know spelt does contain gluten but only in small amounts. Everyone should try this lovely grain as it has a fabulous taste.
Camilla
It does taste really good!
ujhunt1961
Just started cooking with spelt
Sally - My Custard Pie
I do so agree that bread makers take the joy out of bread making – they also change the texture. Not a fan at all. But a fan of this loaf – will definitely try it.
Camilla
Yes, out with bread makers! Hope you enjoy the loaf I went through a phase of making at all the time and haven’t baked any bread for a while so must get back into it!
Carolyn Clapham
I love the idea of a no-knead loaf – it’s the kneading that stops me making bread more often.
Ursula Hunt
Great to have a no Knead recipe as I have painful hands
Maya Russell
I like the sound of this no-knead loaf. I use spelt a lot in my bread making machine. I’d like to try this as it doesn’t seem to take long.
Lisa Williams
this looks so delicious and soft and really delicious 🙂
prwilson
My mouth is watering just looking at this.
Paul Wilson
I’m always on the lookout for brown/granary bread recipes – this looks nice.
Diane Wareing
No Kneading sounds great to me!! It looks delicious and perfect for the winter soups that we will all be making soon.
Camilla
It really is super and you can chop and change the flours:-)
Choclette
Now that looks just like my mum’s bread, only she kneads hers for ages. Now I’m in a dilemma, do I tell her or don’t I? It looks perfect to me.
Jacqueline @How to be a Gourmand
Really tasty looking bread Camilla – I’ll have mine with a strong piece of Cheddar!
Camilla
There’s no excuse now, I did this for all the reluctant bakers out there and you can’t go wrong!
Lisa Williams
It looks delicious thanks for the easier recipe 🙂
Camilla
And thank you for leaving a lovely comment:-)
Gill Bland
Looks great for a sturdy breakfast – the spelt is good for long term fuelling and not irritating people with gluten intolerance. Thanks very much for entering breakfast club
Camilla
Thanks Gill. Spelt contains gluten too but is easier to digest and good for people with a wheat intolerence – easy to get the two confused:-)
Gill Bland
Ahh good point – I forgot that it had gluten. Thanks!
Jackie Allum
Looks so tasty!. Must try a spelt loaf since it’s supposed to have health benefits. Definitely one for bookmarking.
Camilla
Thanks, and thank you for visiting always nice to see a new face so to speak!
Ang
I’ve never liked the mass produced loaves that are as light as a feather. Might as well be eating air! This sounds perfect but my only problem is I am hopeless at making bread. Lovely pics.
Camilla
Angela, there really is no making here just mixing, shaping and waiting – simplist bread recipe ever – go on give it a go!
eileen farley
I’ve tried making spelt bread before and it was a bit dry so this time I’ll make spelt banana bread as I can get more moisture in the bread.
Camilla
Good luck, spelt banana bread is lovely!