An ancient grain whose origin is the subject of some controversy (there are those who believe that it first grew in the Middle East while others claim it originated in Europe), spelt is essentially ...

UPDATE: This is an April Fools’ Day article, entirely made up, from the the baldness and gout to the lashed legionnaire. As far as we know, you can eat your spelt in good health and conscience. Phew.

Mix starter, cover and let sit overnight (eight to 12 hours) at room temperature of about 75 F. Pour the flax seeds into a separate bowl and just barely cover with water, then cover the bowl. By the ...

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for spelt and poppy-seed bagels with sugar-cured mackerel and mustard. “The characteristic chewy, dense texture of bagels comes from blanching them in sweetened ...

Both tangy and sweet, these are lovely served warm at breakfast and also great with thick wintry soups. Put the yeast, 50 ml (1¾ fl oz) lukewarm water and 1 teaspoon of the sugar into a bowl, stir ...

Shutterstock / Legion-Media This former staple food of Russian peasants is experiencing a revival thanks to health food fans. Although spelt was a popular grain in 18th century Russia, it disappeared ...

I've not been well. Nothing quantifiable, just feeling tired all the time, run down; spent. So I made bread rolls. That's what works for me. Regular over the counter remedies never quite hit the spot.

Put the yeast into 50ml (2fl oz) of the water with 1 tsp of the sugar, stir and leave to sit somewhere warm for 15 minutes. It will start to 'sponge' – you'll see it get frothy. Stir the rest of the ...

Like several other conditions it is usually caused by unhealthy lifestyle habits, including eating fatty foods and not exercising enough. Although there are medications that can be taken to help, ...

Swedish cuisine is surprisingly rich in spices and herbs. Food writer John Duxbury loves the aroma of the fennel when baking this bread, and shares the step-by-step in this quick recipe. In this ...

Ah, the joy of a cake. This one is made using white spelt flour and ground almonds, so it’s easier for most people to digest and has more nutrients than refined white wheat flour. It’s not gluten free ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. These unassuming-looking biscuits, with their rough edges and plain brown colour, might not make it into the window display of smart ...