Spelt is a tricky starter to be precise about. It depends on the flour, the milling process and the conditions at harvest, but in general it ferments quite fast. It is one of our favourite starters to work with. Always creamy, rich and so flavoursome. In this video tutorial, Vanessa explains how to refresh and maintain a spelt starter. To access to the most comprehensive online sourdough course and our library of video tutorials, sourdough recipes, expert interviews and tips, subscribe now to The Sourdough Club. Learn to make Sourdough and you can order a free starter to get you going. Start your journey today & discover why sourdough is the healthiest bread. Find out more about how sourdough is the healthiest bread, and apply our 7 core principles to your baking to help your digestion & benefit your overall health & wellbeing. There is a world of information inside the club with core knowledge, so you learn to understand sourdough and a have whole community of bakers to support you. It's alive with baking and conversations, with the latest research, tips, regular inspiring recipes and brilliant webinars, an interactive forum, as well as discounts for members. You also get updates with news to be in the know before anyone else about the latest books by Vanessa Kimbell, and courses at the Sourdough School. To join the Sourdough Club click here If you are not able to join at the moment then please subscribe to our Sourdough Club magazine and keep up to date In the meantime, please do follow us on Instagram & Facebook LOVE BAKE NOURISH
A Spelt Starter
Learning Objective
By watching this video tutorial, you will learn how to refresh and maintain a spelt starter. You will discover why spelt behaves differently from some other flours and how to use it in your sourdough baking.
Learning Outcome
You will understand how spelt differs from other grains and how to include it in your baking. You will be able to refresh and maintain a spelt starter.
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