-Jane Austen, Emma







This fresh-milled country bread is a simple, rustic loaf made with an overnight poolish for added flavor and a short refrigerated rise for an easy baking schedule. With just a handful of basic ingredients, you can mix the dough in the morning and have a beautiful homemade loaf ready for…

These easy 100% spelt muffins are naturally sweetened, perfectly moist, and endlessly customizable—an ideal healthy, kid-friendly bake.

A simple, no-knead loaf made with freshly-milled spelt flour. This gentle, overnight method respects spelt’s delicate gluten structure while producing a soft, sliceable loaf perfect…

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