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June 30, 2006
What Does 'Spelt Bread' Mean?
"What Does Spelt Bread Mean" I asked the bread vendor at our local gourmet market today. "It is bread made from untreated, pure flour obtained from the 'spelt' grain" he said "And it makes the bread super-healthy and richer in fibre, proteins and other nutrients than any other kind of bread". Well, that sold me and I bought the "Sourdough Spelt Bread". We toasted it for breakfast, no frills or spreads ... just pure and simple toast. It tasted great with scrambled eggs. Crusty and crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside with a nutty and sour flavour. I think it makes a huge difference pyschologically too, if you are eating something you know is good for your health, you are bout to savvour and relish it more.
Anyways, I googled [is that even an authentic word coz I hear it all the time and I wonder "since when did using Google become a verb?"; Maybe it has been added to the new additions in Oxford] the word "Spelt" and came across several interesting facts. I came to know that it is an ancient red wheat, a grain that has been around in Britain for over 9000 years. It is very high in all kinds of nutrients and is a saving grace for people allergic to wheat. Despite it being a subset of the wheat family, it can be safely consumed by people with wheat allergy and diet restrictions. It suits damp weather conditions, so chances are wherever it is soggy and wet weather you can be assured of delicious warm spelt bread.
Posted by Gel at June 30, 2006 1:42 PM
