Category Archives: Baking

Whole Grain Spelt Pita Bread

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Spelt flour has a sweet, nutty flavor and more protein and fiber than whole wheat. It’s easy to work with, and a natural for pizzas and flatbreads. Baked pitas keep for several days, or you can freeze for longer storage.
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Pinned! – Top Five Articles

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Dave @ HappyAcres

I’ll have to admit, I have only recently become a convert to Pinterest. I first heard about it from my wife, who is much more on the cutting edge of social media that I am. I eventually set up my … Continue reading →

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Sourdough Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Dave @ HappyAcres

This coffee cake is my new favorite thing to do with sourdough. And it’s a great way to use apples when they are in season and tasty. The diced apples help keep this coffee cake moist, while the sourdough starter … Continue reading →

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Spelt Sourdough Sandwich Bread

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Dave @ HappyAcres

The sweet taste of spelt meets the tangy goodness of sourdough in this recipe. I use a spelt sourdough culture, but you could also use whole wheat or white flour cultures. You can also convert your culture to spelt in … Continue reading →

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Converting a Sourdough Starter

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Dave @ HappyAcres

Last fall I decided to jump into the world of sourdough baking, so I started a whole wheat sourdough culture. This was a pretty simple process, using only whole wheat flour, water and a little unsweetened pineapple juice (a Peter … Continue reading →

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