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Blueberry Lemon Spelt Loaf

14/01/2016 By Laura Hemmington 6 Comments

Blueberry Spelt Loaf 1Blueberry Lemon Spelt Loaf. Is that a sweet, savoury loaf; or a savoury, sweet loaf?

Well, my friends, that is entirely up to you and your bread-as-cake or bread-as-toast preferences. But one of the great things about this recipe is that it works wonderfully well as both, so you can bake one loaf and enjoy it spread with peanut butter for your breakfast and then again with your afternoon coffee as a sweet treat.

Blueberry Spelt Loaf 3

Are you a baker of spelt? I really love it for its texture and nutty flavour, but also because it’s more nutritious and higher in protein than wholemeal, or other wheat, flour. It’s also high in B vitamins and fibre, making this ancient wholegrain a good all-round choice.

But aside from the spelt, there are lots of other delicious morsels in this bread. In delicate combination, the recipe includes:

  • blueberries;
  • rosemary;
  • lemon zest; and
  • poppy seeds.

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This really is a lovely fruit bread, and the flavours work so well together. The freshness of the lemon zest and blueberries are balanced by clean-tasting rosemary; and the distinctive poppy seeds add a lovely additional savoury element.

If you’re a regular reader here, you’ll know by now that these are some of my favourite ingredients to combine in sweet and savoury ways! If you love bright flavours as much as I do, you might enjoy this Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake from early last year, or these Savoury Pumpkin Spice Muffins.

This is also a great recipe for anyone looking to start the year with some whole-food baking. It’s sugar-free and light on oil, and benefits from flour made from a whole grain – making this bread both delicious and virtuous!

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Aside from eating a slice straight from the oven (which is absolutely delicious), it makes great sandwiches – how about an extra special TLT for the weekend?

But when you toast it? What a delight! Especially when spread with some mushroom pâté or cashew cheese.

This loaf is so light, soft (it’s almost creamy in texture) and versatile you really can enjoy it with anything your heart desires. I hope you love it!

5.0 from 1 reviews
Blueberry Lemon Spelt Loaf
 
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Preparation time
10 mins
Cooking time
50 mins
Total time
1 hour
 
A fruit loaf with a difference! This spelt bread is brimming with fresh berries, lemon and herbs; making it the perfect versatile bake for breakfast, lunch or a teatime treat!
Author: The Whole Ingredient
Recipe type: Breakfast & Brunch
Cuisine: 60 minutes or less; Vegan
Ingredients
  • Dry Ingredients
  • 300g spelt flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of good salt
  • 1 tbsp poppy seeds
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
  • Zest of 1 unwaxed/organic lemon
  • 80g fresh blueberries
  • Wet Ingredients
  • 210ml unsweetened soy milk
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ a banana, mashed
Method
  1. Heat the oven to 180°C / 350°F / Gas Mark 4.
  2. Combine the soy milk and lemon juice in a jug and put to one side.
  3. Sift the spelt flour into a large mixing bowl and stir in the baking powder, salt, poppy seeds, rosemary, lemon zest and blueberries (being careful not to squash the berries).
  4. Using a fork, whisk together the soy milk, lemon juice, olive oil and mashed banana until you have a smooth mixture.
  5. Make a well in the middle of your flour mix and gently stir in the wet ingredients until all is combined.
  6. Pour into a parchment-lined or lightly oiled loaf tin and tap gently on a work surface to even out the mixture.
  7. Place on a middle shelf and cook for about 50 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.
  8. Once cooked, leave to cool in the tin and then turn out onto a wire rack. It will keep in the fridge for up to a week (or for longer, sliced, in the freezer).
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Comments

  1. Mandy says

    16/01/2016 at 6:19 pm

    I love your creativity when it comes to combining ingredients and flavors! I wish I could have spelt because I would run to the kitchen and make this right away. That blueberry-lemon combo is wonderful! Looks delicious, my friend!

    Reply
    • Laura, The Whole Ingredient says

      18/01/2016 at 8:40 pm

      You’re so sweet, thank you Mandy! I’m sure I just stick herbs in everything I shouldn’t, ha. I reckon this would work with other flours – maybe you could adapt it to one of your banana bread recipes and include these flavours? I’d love to hear if you do! Lots of love Lx

      Reply
  2. Veronica says

    18/01/2016 at 9:23 pm

    This looks so good. I’m definitely going to try this 🙂 I too am a lover all things spelt.

    Reply
    • Laura, The Whole Ingredient says

      21/01/2016 at 3:33 pm

      Ah, thank you Veronica! I hope you like it. I always feel a bit more virtuous cooking with Spelt… not to mention the lovely flavour it brings!

      Reply
  3. Baking a Mess says

    15/03/2016 at 4:12 pm

    This recipe looks so great and delicious, always looking for more ways to use spelt! xx

    Reply
    • Laura, The Whole Ingredient says

      17/03/2016 at 1:38 pm

      Thank you so much! I love spelt – such a delicious alternative to wholemeal 🙂

      Reply

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