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Bakehouse · European
Heart-Shaped Whole Spelt Loaf
Whole spelt flour gives this small hearth loaf a sweet, nutty flavor and a tender crumb that needs very little kneading. Shaped into a heart and dusted with flour, it makes a charming gift for a weekend breakfast table.
Test kitchen note: Spelt gluten is delicate, so stop kneading as soon as the dough is smooth; overworking it makes the loaf spread instead of holding its shape.
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