Soaker
- 15g flax seeds • 15g sesame • 15g sunflower seedsToast the seeds in a dry pan until fragrant and slightly browned.
- 50g waterMix with the water and refrigerate.
Scald
- 150g water • 30g wholegrain spelt flourBring the water to a boil and pour over the flour. Thoroughly mix.
- Cover and refrigerate.
Preferment
- 30g sourdough starter • 100g water • 120g wholegrain spelt flourCombine the starter and water, then add the flour and thoroughly mix.
- Proof until doubled in volume.
Dough
- 1 carrotPeel and grate the carrot.
- 350g wholegrain spelt flour • 80g water • 3g roasted malt powder • 4g dry yeast • 12g saltMix the soaker, preferment, carrot and remaining dough ingredients and knead with a hand mixer for 10 minutes.
- Cover and proof for 1 hour or until doubled in volume.
- Shape the dough into a roll and transfer to a greased or parchment-lined loaf tin.
- Top with oats, then cover and proof for 2 hours or until the dough reaches at least the top of the tin.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 250°C.
- Put the loaf and a pan of boiling water into the oven, reduce the heat to 220°C and bake for 20 minutes.
- Open the oven door to release the steam and continue baking for another 40 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool.
Flavour and texture improve when the loaf rests a day before cutting.
Soaker
Scald
Preferment
Dough
Flavour and texture improve when the loaf rests a day before cutting. |