Spelt Sourdough

Spelt is a member of the wheat family but pre-dates wheat; many moons ago it was common in the fields of Europe. The main difference between the two is that the spelt kernel has a tough outer hull that does not come off when threshed. The spelt kernel is sent away to be threshed through a special machine, which is why it is unloved by farmers and consequently more expensive to purchase.

People often think that spelt loaves are gluten-free but this is not the case. The spelt sourdoug