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Roman Bread

Natascha from Natascha’s Palace is hosting a very interesting challenge this month, centered around Roman recipes.  I found the topic fascinating and decided to join in.  I chose Roman Bread, which is a very simple and old recipe, and reminds me of the Greek breads my mom has always made…very healthy and simple.  It was also a great recipe to try during lent, as Greek and Eastern Orthodox Christians, such as myself, will celebrate Easter this Sunday.

Prior to this challenge, I had never heard of Roman Bread and it was very interesting to learn about.  There are no consistent recipes, but the common thread I found is that this is an ancient bread, which is usually made in a flat round loaf and made of spelt, wheat, and/or rye flour.  I chose to use a recipe from Ocado with all spelt flour and a fast yeast.  I have never baked with spelt flour before, because I usually go for whole wheat when I make bread.  I was very impressed with how easy it was to knead and how wonderful the texture was. It is such a healthy flour and my little ones really enjoyed it.  I will definitely be baking more bread with spelt flour.  Thanks again Natascha!

I am excited to bring this to Fiesta Friday #117!  The wonderful co-hosts this week are Mollie @ The Frugal Hausfrau and Scarlett @ Unwed Housewife

I made a loaf version too and just couldn’t resist adding spinach from our garden 😉

Roman Bread 2

Pair this bread with a good olive oil or honey or with:

Homemade Honey Butter

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Homemade Nut Butters

homemade nut butter

Spinach Pesto

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Savory Red Onion Jam

red onion savoury jam

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39 Responses to“Roman Bread”

  1. 04/28/2016 at 8:56 am #

    The bread looks great, I actually prefer spelt to whole wheat. It has a wonderful nutty taste. The bread looks moist and has a beautiful crumb.

    • Zoale.com
      04/28/2016 at 9:19 am #

      Thank you Suzanne! I am so happy I tried it 😀 I love a tasty and healthy bread!

  2. 04/28/2016 at 10:13 am #

    Yeah I was able to get back on my computer and comment! Looks very nice, good job!

    • Zoale.com
      04/28/2016 at 10:22 am #

      Yay, thanks Lynn! I am happy that my kids like it, because it so healthy. They eat wheat bread primarily and aren’t too used to white bread, but I wasn’t sure how they would like this.

      • 04/28/2016 at 11:29 am #

        It is so nice when we find healthy and delicious all in one!

      • Zoale.com
        04/28/2016 at 2:39 pm #

        Absolutely…love that 😀

      • 04/28/2016 at 4:31 pm #

        me too

      • Zoale.com
        04/28/2016 at 4:48 pm #

        😀

  3. 04/28/2016 at 11:50 am #

    I love the round rustic loaf. and the crumb and texture look yummy. I’ve never baked with spelt either. I don’t think I’ve ever seen it.

    I’m going to see if my regular market carries it.

    Happy Easter to you and yours!

    • Zoale.com
      04/28/2016 at 2:42 pm #

      Thank you Deborah! This is my first time, and I really liked it. I hope you are able to find some 😀 Thank you so much, it should be a nice weekend!

  4. 04/28/2016 at 12:00 pm #

    I’ve never heard of Roman bread before but your circular loaf looks wonderfully hearty. As the weather is a little chilly here today, I can imagine eating it with a warm bowl of soup 🙂

    • Zoale.com
      04/28/2016 at 2:43 pm #

      Thank you Heather 😀 I bet it would be great with soup. It is a very neutral bread so it would be perfect for soaking up soup!

  5. 04/28/2016 at 2:59 pm #

    Looks delicious Antonia! I’ve never used spelt either – but am willing to give it a go – I love the spinach in the second loaf – and with that honey butter ooooohh – that must be fantastic! 🙂

    • Zoale.com
      04/28/2016 at 4:59 pm #

      Thanks Linda! Usually I have to add all purpose flour to my wheat flour when I am making wheat bread. It was amazing how easy it was to knead and how good it was without anything but spelt. I hope you like it if you give it a try. Thank you again for the kind words 😀

      • 04/28/2016 at 5:28 pm #

        How do you think spelt will work in a breadmaker machine?

      • Zoale.com
        04/28/2016 at 5:48 pm #

        Wheat flour works my mixer much harder than the spelt did. It was easy to knead, so it should be fine. Bob’s Red Mill has a bread machine recipe on their site, http://www.bobsredmill.com/recipes/how-to-make/spelt-bread-from-the-breadmachine/ Let me know how it turns out 😀

      • 04/28/2016 at 6:00 pm #

        Great! Thanks Antonia! 🙂 Will do…

      • Zoale.com
        04/29/2016 at 9:26 am #

        😀

  6. 04/28/2016 at 3:52 pm #

    Never heard of Roman Bread either. This looks great! Very interesting post!

    • Zoale.com
      04/28/2016 at 5:21 pm #

      Thanks Cynthia! I am glad that I participated in this challenge, I might not have used spelt flour otherwise 😀

      • 04/28/2016 at 7:12 pm #

        I haven’t used spelt either, sounds like a fun recipe.

      • Zoale.com
        04/29/2016 at 9:28 am #

        And so easy to make! Have a great Friday!

      • 04/29/2016 at 10:54 am #

        Thanks, same to you!

  7. 04/29/2016 at 4:16 am #

    I just made your lovely spelt bread & loved it so much. i am a big spelt lover, as you know! Yum!

    • Zoale.com
      04/29/2016 at 9:31 am #

      That’s awesome Sophie! I am so glad you liked it! I am hooked…spelt is awesome 😀 Have a great weekend!

  8. 04/29/2016 at 1:52 pm #

    I join everyone else who have never used spelt. Your bread looks delicious – I’m trying to think of the bread I make that looks like that.

    • Zoale.com
      04/29/2016 at 2:08 pm #

      Thank you Judi 😀 I’m really glad I tried it..it makes a great bread! By the way, I just got my salt block and I’m looking forward to putting some sliced cucumbers on it 😀 Happy Friday!

  9. 04/30/2016 at 12:16 am #

    Looks lovely , Antonia 🙂 I’ve never worked with spelt either, is it like whole wheat flour ?

    • Zoale.com
      04/30/2016 at 10:22 am #

      Thank you Freda! It is made from a grain which is a primitive relative of wheat. You can use it as a 1:1 substitute to wheat flour. It is a little nuttier and sweeter, and is very tasty 😀 Have a wonderful weekend!

  10. 05/01/2016 at 4:32 am #

    Awesome ! This sounds yummy!

    • Zoale.com
      05/02/2016 at 6:23 pm #

      Thanks Swapna 😀

  11. 05/03/2016 at 2:19 pm #

    I thought I had commented, but maybe not!! This looks like such a delish and simple recipe! I’d love to have a slice!

    Happy FF!!

    Mollie

    • Zoale.com
      05/03/2016 at 2:42 pm #

      Thank you Mollie! Happy FF to you as well 😀

  12. 05/03/2016 at 8:17 pm #

    What a cool bread recipe. Thanks for sharing this at Fiesta Friday #117!

    • Zoale.com
      05/04/2016 at 8:00 am #

      Thank you so much!

  13. 05/04/2016 at 3:58 am #

    The bread looks good. 😀

    • Zoale.com
      05/04/2016 at 8:14 am #

      Thanks Jhuls!

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