I started using spelt when I was helping my Dad revamp his diet.  Spelt is known as a smart carb.  It's also a grain that people with wheat allergies can sometime tolerate.  This spelt pizza crust is a hearty, delicious base for the perfect pizza.


Spelt Pizza Crust

2 cups spelt flour
1 1/2 tsp quick-rise yeast
1 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tbs. olive oil
1 tsp. honey
2/3 cup warm water

Stir first three ingredients together.  Add olive oil, honey and warm water to the mixture.  Stir well, and then knead til smooth.  Let rise for about 5 minutes.  Stretch over a greased pan and top with your favorite ingredients.  Bake in a 400 degree oven for approximately 15-20 minutes.

I came across this one by accident.  I was looking for a quick and easy bread recipe online.  This recipe is super easy to make and it's kind of fun to see it all come together.  It's great with soups, stews and chili.  An especially great accompaniment to cashew chili.
Recipe yields one loaf.

Beer Bread

3 cups flour
3 tbs. sugar
1 tbs. baking powder
1 1/2 tsps. salt
12 oz. beer

Mix all of the ingredients together.  Place dough in loaf pan sprayed with buttered cooking spray.  Put loaf in a COLD oven and set temperature to 375 degrees.  Bake for 60 minutes, brush top of loaf with melted butter about halfway through cooking time.  I also like to sprinkle some sea salt and parmesan cheese over the loaf.