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Basic Spelt Berry Prep

Ingredients
  • 1 cup spelt berries
  • 3 cups water or broth
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Optional: 1 bay leaf, garlic clove, thyme sprig, or lemon peel
Instructions
  1. 1
    Rinse the spelt berries well.
  2. 2
    Optional but helpful: soak 4–8 hours or overnight. This shortens cooking and makes them a little more tender.
  3. 3
    Add spelt, water/broth, and salt to a pot.
  4. 4
    Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
  5. 5
    Cook until chewy-tender:
  6. 6
    Soaked: about 30–40 minutes
  7. 7
    Unsoaked: about 50–70 minutes
  8. 8
    Drain excess liquid if needed.
  9. 9
    Toss with a little olive oil while warm to keep the grains from sticking.
  10. 10
    For a deeper flavor, toast the rinsed/drained berries in a dry pan or a little olive oil for 3–5 minutes before simmering.
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