Spelt Flour Sea Buckthorn, Pecan, and Apple Bread
This Sea Buckthorn, Pecan, and Apple Bread Recipe combines the nutty flavour of spelt flour with the tangy burst of dried sea buckthorn berries, sweet apples, and crunchy pecans. A delicious, wholesome loaf perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
Equipment
- 1 Large mixing bowls
- 1 Loaf pan
- 1 Wooden spoon or dough hook
- 1 Cooling rack
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingrédients
- 2 ½ cups spelt flour (300g)
- 1 cup whole wheat flour (120g)
- 1 1/4 cup warm water (300ml)
- 1/2 cup dried sea buckthorn berries (75g)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (60g)
- 1 cup apple (150g)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (30ml)
- 1 tbsp honey (20g)
- 2 tsp active dry yeast (8g)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (3g)
- 1/2 tsp salt (3g)
Instructions
- Dissolve the yeast and honey in warm water. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until bubbly.
- Peel and core the apple then cut the flesh into quarter inch cubes
- In a large bowl, combine spelt flour, whole wheat flour, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Fold in the dried sea buckthorn berries, the chopped pecans, and apple.
- Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes in the bowl, shape it into a ball, and place in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover and let it rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
- Punch the dough down, shape it into a loaf, and place in a greased loaf pan.
- Allow the dough to rise again for 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden and hollow-sounding when tapped.
- Let cool before slicing.
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Notes
Nutritional Information (per slice):
- Calories: 195 kcal
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Protein: 4g
- Fibre: 4g
- Sugars: 5g