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Wholemeal & Spelt No-knead Loaf
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4.80 from 5 votes

Spelt & Wholemeal No-knead Loaf

A dense and delicious Wholemeal & Spelt No-Knead Loaf which can be made quickly and easily without kneading.
Course Breakfast, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine British
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 10
Author Camilla Hawkins

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 Rapeseed 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.

Notes

* A bag from a cereal box makes a great proofing bag (use a food clip on the open end to seal).