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Ingredients
- 2-1/4 Teaspoons or 1 1/4-ounce Package Active Dry Yeast
- 1 Cup Warm Water
- 2 Tablespoons Honey, Agave Nectar, or Sweetener of Choice (I used honey)
- 2 Tablespoons Extra-Light Olive Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Melted Coconut Oil, or Light-Tasting Oil of Choice (I used the olive)
- 3 to 3-1/2 Cups Whole Grain Spelt Flour, divided (I actually used Bobâs Red Mill as the local store didnât have Arrowhead Mills)
- 2 Teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 290g | |
| Calories 141 | |
| Calories from Fat 1 | 1% |
| Total Fat 0.06g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.02g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2337mg | 97% |
| Potassium 45mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 38.8g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.8g | 9% |
| Sugars 34.6g | 23% |
| Protein 0.33g | 1% |
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