Easy Spelt Buns Recipe
These spelt buns are lightly sweetened and so tasty. They’re super easy to make, and only a few basic ingredients are needed.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp dairy or dairy free milk
- 2 1/2 tbsp honey or pure maple syrup
- 1 packet active dry yeast instant yeast can also be used
- 1 tbsp + 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups spelt flour
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour + 5 1/2 tbsp extra may need to add an extra 2-3 tsp or so as needed
Instructions
- Add the water, extra virgin olive oil, honey (or syrup), and milk to a large bowl. Stir together. Microwave on high for a couple of minutes or less, until the mixture is warm, but not overly so. Or you can add the ingredients to a pot, and warm on the stove.*You don’t want the mixture to be too hot, or the yeast (active dry only) activation will fail. For the best results, make sure the temperature is between 110-115 degrees*
- Add the packet of active dry yeast to the mixture. Stir, and then let it sit for about 5 minutes. After the five minutes, the mixture should be foamy.*If you’re using instant yeast, you can just add it to the warm water mixture, then add in the other dry ingredients to form the dough*
- After the active dry yeast has been activated, add in the remaining dry ingredients (salt and both flours).If you prefer, you can add the ingredients to a bread machine, and proceed with the recipe.
- On a floured surface, knead the dough (by hand or using a machine) for 8-10 minutes; until it becomes only slightly sticky.You may need to sprinkle (just a) tad more flour over the dough, if necessary. But not to where it becomes too stiff.
- After the dough has been kneaded, form it into a ball. Then oil a large bowl (or the bowl you mixed the ingredients in). Add the dough to the bowl, and roll it around until it’s coated with the oil.Cover the bowl loosely with a kitchen towel, then let the dough sit in a warm place; for an hour. The dough will double in size during this time..
- After the hour is up, cover a large baking sheet or pan with parchment paper. On a floured surface, divide the dough into 7 pieces (can divide into 6 pieces for larger buns).Form each piece into a ball, then place on the baking sheet; spaced apart. Using the heel of your hand, press each ball of dough down until it’s flatter. Flatten them according to how thick you want your buns to be.
- After all of the dough is shaped, cover the pan with a large kitchen towel (you may need more than one). Let the dough rest again for 33-35 minutes until they rise again.Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Brush the tops of the dough with an egg wash (1 egg lightly whisked with 1/4 tsp water and milk) for a more richer crust.For a vegan/dairy free option, brush the tops of the dough with nondairy milk.
- Bake the buns for 5 minutes at 375 degrees. After the five minutes is up, turn the oven temp down to 350 degrees. Bake the buns for 18 more minutes or so, until they’re golden brown. *For even baking, rotate the pan halfway through the baking time*
- Brush the tops of the buns with melted dairy/nondairy butter right after you remove them from the oven. This adds even more flavor, and an appealing shine.Cool to your desired warmth before serving (doesn’t take long).