Spelt Brioches -

Spelt Brioches

Ingredients

FOR 2 BRIOCHES:

1¼ cups (300 ml/160 g) spelt flour
½ tsp (2 ml) salt
1 tsp (5 ml) sugar
7 tbsp (100 ml) lukewarm water
1 (¼ oz/7 g/2¼ tsp) envelope active dry yeast
1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
½ tsp (2 ml/2 g) butter
Flour

Method

Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Dissolve the sugar in the water and sprinkle yeast over. Let stand 10 minutes, or until frothy. Make a well in the flour and pour yeast mixture into the center. Pour the oil around the edge of the flour. Knead the dough from the center, then shape into a ball. Cover and leave to rise for 45 minutes, until doubled in size.

Grease two 1-cup (250 ml) brioche molds or four ½ -cup (125 ml) ramekins with the butter. Using floured hands, knead the dough again and divide in half or quarters. Divide each piece into 2 balls, one larger than the other. Place the large balls in the molds. Make an indentation in the center of each with your fingertips and set a smaller ball on top. Cover and leave to rise for 20 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Bake for 20 minutes, until golden. Turn the brioches out on a wire rack and cool.

TIPS:- These brioches are excellent with Spinach Gratin.

Per serving:- approx. 216 calories 7 g protein, 10 g fat, 51 g carbohydrates

Related food category:

• Cakes and Sweet Baked Goods