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Urban Platter Spelt Multi-grain Bread Flour, 1kg / 35.2oz [Nutty Taste, High Stability & Strong Crust] Spelt flour does contain gluten, which makes it very easy to substitute it into “regular†wheat cookie, bread, etc. recipes that would typically call for all-purpose flour. Spelt is highly soluble in water and accordingly vital nutrients are absorbed better by the body. Why is Spelt Flour Popular? Spelt flour is popular because it is very tasty and quite easy to work with. Spelt flour does contain gluten, which makes it very easy to substitute it into “regular†wheat cookie, bread, etc. recipes that would typically call for all-purpose flour. By adding spelt, youâ€ll get the flavor and nutritional benefits of the whole grain flour without dramatically compromising the texture of your baked good – since we all know that gluten-free baking can be tricky if not done right! Another reason that spelt flour is popular is that it has a fairly strong nutritional profile. Spelt has slightly fewer calories than wheat flour and is somewhat higher in protein. The flour is easy to digest but is lower in fiber than wheat. How to Use Spelt Flour Spelt flour can be substituted into a recipe that calls for wheat flour in a 1:1 ratio in most cases. The gluten in spelt flour is a little unusual. Unlike wheat flour, which is quite resilient and often needs a long kneading time (with bread) to strengthen its gluten and give the bread structure, the gluten in spelt flour breaks down fairly easily. This means that it is pretty critical not to overmix it, or risk having a crumbly texture imparted into whatever youâ€re making. If you want to experiment with spelt flour, my recommendation is to start by substituting a portion of your regularly all-purpose or whole wheat flour with spelt, starting with 25% of the recipe and altering as you try different batches to see the differences in flavor and texture. A great place to start i
