This easy bread machine spelt bread has a soft, tender crumb and a deliciously wholesome flavor. Made with spelt flour and prepared entirely in the bread machine, it’s a simple way to enjoy fresh homemade bread without the effort of traditional kneading and shaping.
Perfect for breakfast, sandwiches, toast, or simply enjoying warm with butter, this homemade spelt bread has a lovely rustic texture while staying soft enough for everyday use. The bread machine takes care of the mixing, kneading, rising, and baking, making this a wonderfully simple recipe for beginners.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔ Easy bread machine recipe
✔ Made with spelt flour
✔ Soft, tender crumb
✔ Delicious toasted
✔ Perfect for sandwiches
✔ Minimal hands-on preparation
✔ Great for beginner bakers
Bread Machine Spelt Bread
Cuisine: FrenchDifficulty: Easy8
servings10
minutes40
minutesIngredients
360g Spelt bread flour
180ml Whole milk
30g Unsalted butter (at room temperature)
2 Eggs (1 for the dough, 1 yolk for glazing)
6g Fresh yeast
3g Salt
12g Honey
Directions
- Liquids First: Pour the lukewarm milk into the bread maker container and crumble in the fresh yeast. Add the egg, honey, and softened butter.
- Add the Dry Ingredients: Cover the liquid surface entirely with the bread flour, then add the salt to one corner..
- The Setting: Select the Sweet Bread program, set the weight to 1000g, and choose a medium crust setting.
- Shape the Dough: After the second kneading and rising cycle, when the machine displays “RMV” (Remove), transfer the dough to a floured work surface. Shape into smooth roll to help create an even soft texture while baking and place them neatly back into the bread maker container (ensure the kneading paddles have been removed)
- Glaze and Bake: Brush the tops with a beaten egg yolk. Let the machine finish the fermentation and baking process automatically.
- Cooling: Once finished, remove the pan and let it rest for 10 minutes. Transfer the bread to a wire rack to cool completely. This allows any remaining steam to escape, ensuring the fluffiest texture.
Recipe Video
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use instant yeast instead of fresh yeast?
Yes. Substitute about 2 teaspoons of instant yeast for the fresh yeast.
Why is my milk bread dense?
Dense bread is often caused by too much flour, inactive yeast, or not enough kneading time.
Can I make this bread without a bread machine?
Yes, but the dough will need to be kneaded and proofed manually.
Can I freeze milk bread?
Yes. Slice the bread before freezing so individual slices can be toasted directly from frozen.
Why is milk bread so soft?
The milk, butter, and eggs create an enriched dough that keeps the bread tender and fluffy.
