A New Favorite Flour

Reader Contribution by Jessica Kellner
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I wanted to share a healthy ingredient I’ve recently been using and very happy with. One is the Organic Spelt Flour from One Degree Organic Foods. Made with nothing but organic spelt, this flour includes the germ and bran, which is removed in processed white flours. This means the flour retains more fiber—3 grams or 13 percent of the daily RDV per serving—and thanks to the spelt, it’s a great source of plant-based protein.

How to Use Spelt Flour

I like whole-wheat flour, but if you’ve ever used it you know that it adds a different flavor and texture to many foods. Many times you only want to replace half the white flour with wheat if you want to retain the texture of a baked item. This spelt flour ends up tasting more similar to regular flour, in my opinion. I first made pancakes with it. I replaced half the flour with spelt, but I couldn’t tell any difference, and neither did the rest of my family. The next time I made pancakes a couple weeks later, I used all spelt flour. They came out fluffy, delicious and without the grainy taste and texture a lot of “alternative” flours can lend. It’s my new favorite flour!

  • Published on Jul 31, 2014
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