Classic & Modern Spelt Recipes for Every Meal

Golden baked spelt croissant bread pudding with berries bursting through a sugared top in a white ceramic dish

Soft Spelt Croissant Bread Pudding with Berries

Bake spelt croissant bread pudding with juicy berries and a soft custard center, ready in just over an hour.

Golden cinnamon spelt French toast sticks stacked on a wooden board with powdered sugar and a small pitcher of maple syrup.

Homemade Pan-Fried Cinnamon Spelt French Toast Sticks

Pan-fry cinnamon spelt French toast sticks in butter until golden and crisp, dip in maple syrup, ready in 25 minutes.

Sliced spelt crêpe cake on a wooden board showing thin cream layers and fresh peach slices under soft daylight.

Layered Spelt Crêpe Cake with Fresh Peach Mascarpone

Layer spelt crêpes with mascarpone cream and fresh peaches, chill 4 hours, and slice into a soft, gently sweet make-ahead cake.

Golden baked spelt egg and cheese pocket sliced open on a wood board, steam rising, melted cheddar visible inside.

Soft Baked Spelt Egg and Cheese Breakfast Pockets

Bake spelt egg and cheese breakfast pockets with a flaky spelt crust and soft scrambled egg filling, ready in under 90 minutes for grab-and-go mornings.

Overhead shot of crispy spelt tostadas topped with fried eggs, avocado slices and crumbled feta on a wooden board.

Crispy Spelt Tostadas for a Simple Breakfast Plate

Crisp spelt tortillas in the oven, then top with fried eggs, avocado and salsa for a hearty homemade breakfast plate.

Golden spelt lahmacun folded in half on a wooden board, spiced lamb topping and parsley visible, soft daylight.

Crisp Thin Spelt Lahmacun with Spiced Lamb Topping

Bake spelt lahmacun with a crisp thin crust and spiced lamb topping, ready in under two hours for a simple weeknight dinner.

Golden za'atar spelt manakish wedges on a wooden board, topped with dollops of labneh and fresh mint leaves.

Easy Oven-Baked Za’atar Spelt Manakish with Labneh

Oven-bake za’atar spelt manakish for 12 minutes, then finish with cool labneh for a soft, savory flatbread ideal for breakfast or mezze.

Stack of spelt apple cider pancake doughnuts coated in cinnamon sugar on a wooden board with one split open

Spelt Apple Cider Pancake Doughnuts with Cinnamon Sugar

Pan-fry spelt apple cider pancake doughnuts in a skillet using doughnut rings, ready in 40 minutes, tossed warm in cinnamon sugar.

Chocolate-dipped spelt madeleines fanned on a marble board, dark chocolate edges glossy under soft window light.

Chocolate-Dipped Spelt Madeleines: Soft, Light Shells

Bake spelt madeleines with a domed hump, then dip the ends in dark chocolate for a crisp edge. Chill the batter first for the best rise.

Overhead shot of a golden spelt croque monsieur sliced diagonally, melted Gruyère pulling from the layers on a wood board.

Oven-Baked Spelt Croque Monsieur with Ham & Gruyère

Bake spelt croque monsieur with Gruyère, ham, and a nutmeg bechamel until golden and bubbling in about 40 minutes.

Overhead view of spelt pasta twirled with charred garlic scapes, lemon zest flecks, and toasted pine nuts on a stone plate.

Simple Spelt Pasta with Garlic Scapes and Lemon

Sauté garlic scapes with olive oil, toss with spelt pasta, lemon juice, and parmesan for a 30-minute early-summer dinner.

Overhead shot of roasted pumpkin spelt orzo with crumbled feta, wilted spinach, and toasted pumpkin seeds in a ceramic bowl

Spelt Orzo with Roasted Pumpkin and Feta

Roast pumpkin cubes, then toss with spelt orzo and feta for a caramelized, balanced dinner in under an hour.

Golden cheddar and chive spelt scones stacked on a wooden board, melted cheese edges, fresh chives scattered on top.

Easy Homemade Spelt Scones with Cheddar and Chives

Bake tender spelt scones packed with sharp cheddar and fresh chives, ready in 35 minutes for breakfast or a savory side.

Golden pan-fried spelt pierogi with potato filling on a wooden board, topped with fried onion and a side of sour cream.

Homemade Spelt Pierogi with Potato and Onion Filling

Boil spelt pierogi filled with buttery mashed potato and cheddar, then pan-fry in butter with onion for crisp edges.

Golden spelt madeleines piled on a marble board, glossy caramel dip and flaky salt visible on the shell ridges

Soft Salted Caramel Spelt Madeleines, French Style

Bake spelt madeleines with brown butter and a salted caramel dip, chilled batter gives the classic hump, ready for tea in under 2 hours.

Steamed spelt bao buns split open and filled with glossy sticky mushrooms, scallions and sesame seeds on a dark wooden board

Soft Steamed Spelt Bao Buns with Sticky Mushrooms

Steam soft spelt bao buns and fill them with a sticky soy-ginger mushroom glaze for a make-ahead vegan dinner or snack.

Golden spelt tempura vegetables piled on a wire rack with a small bowl of soy dipping sauce and sliced scallion.

Crispy Spelt Vegetable Tempura with a Dipping Sauce

Fry crispy spelt tempura vegetables in an ice-cold batter for a light, crunchy bite ready in under 30 minutes.

Three crisp spelt cannoli dusted with powdered sugar and pistachios, vanilla ricotta filling visible at both ends, on a marble board.

Crisp Fried Spelt Cannoli with Vanilla Ricotta Filling

Fry crisp spelt cannoli shells and pipe with vanilla ricotta right before serving. Shells stay crisp, filling stays light and clean-tasting.

Golden spelt cobbler in a white baking dish with pear slices and pecans visible under a cracked biscuit crust

Maple Pear Spelt Breakfast Cobbler: Soft and Simple

Bake maple pear spelt breakfast cobbler with a soft biscuit topping in about 35 minutes, ready for a relaxed weekend brunch.

Golden baked spelt empanadas stacked on a wooden board, one cut open showing smoky black bean and cheddar filling

Easy Baked Spelt Empanadas with Smoky Black Beans

Bake spelt empanadas stuffed with smoky black beans and cheddar, folded into a crisp golden crust, ready in 80 minutes.