Softest Ever Bread Machine 100% Spelt Bread

Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 cup warm water (110 degrees f/45 degrees c, microwave approx. 50 seconds with room temperature water)
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons instant yeast
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cups spelt flour (light or all-purpose)
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 place the water, sugar and yeast in the loaf pan of the bread machine.
• 2 let the yeast dissolve and foam for 10 minutes.
• 3 add the oil, flour and salt to the loaf pan.
• 4 select the rapid bake, light crust setting, and press start.
• 5 help unstuck any flour from the sides during the first mix cycle. add additional flour or liquid, if needed. i didn't need to.
• 6 my bread machine has a 7 minute power failure backup feature. i unplug the bread machine during the last rise cycle for 5 minutes. this gives a lighter loaf when finished.
• 7 when baked, the internal temperature should be between 190°f and 200°f.
• 8 when finished baking, let cool 1 hour on a rack before storing in a plastic bag (i use a zip-lock). the loaf can be sliced and frozen, if desired.